House Sanja

In the early morning hours, if you sit on the lower steps next to the water, the sun dances on the ripples, weaving golden threads of light through the blues and greens. Usually you can watch the damselfish and the sea bream search for food in the crystal clear water. The southern white admiral flutters around you and if you’re lucky the scarce swallowtail will sail by. As you sip your coffee, the yellow legged gull settles down on the rowboat eyeing you unabashedly. Soon other guests have also made their way down to the stony beach and you decide to start your breakfast on the terrace overlooking the bay. The wasp we have named Wally buzzes around your head until you set out a small saucer of water for him. He will fill up with water and bring the liquid to his nest continuously the entire day. Luckily, you don’t have to work as hard as the wasp at house Sanja but, in order to get water, you too must make some effort (see below). The hosts, Sanja and Marjan, were always available - helpful, joyful, friendly good people. I’m only sorry we couldn’t stay longer and get to know them better. I’ll miss the snorkeling, especially the octopus, and the utter relaxation I found there.

The drinking water is in a well in front of the house, and it must be fetched with a pail on a rope that you dump into the well. We boiled this for drinking and used it for cooking and brushing our teeth. None of us had any problems at all. Also, the shower, which is located on the steps outside near the water is fed from a tank that you fill up from the well. While none of this caused us any problems, I can imagine that these basic facilities aren’t for everyone. There is running water in the bathroom behind the house. The Internet is also very sketchy but available. The best time is before 9 AM on the terrace or the upper levels of the house. Bring books.

Eldugott kis paradicsom ☺️

We have been coming to Croatia for 20 years for holiday, but I think this place has been the most enjoyable so far. Isn't it the internet? Who cares! Is there no electricity at the sockets? Who cares! Isn’t the shop at two steps? Who cares! The place, the landscape and the quiet compensate them all! Thank you so much to our host for everything, we will definitely be back next year!

the holiday was too short :)

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit recently and Marjan was a very nice and helpful host. A great location away from the crowds. The proximity to the sea is absolutely fabulous, it is almost like staying on a ship, with ever-present sounds and views of the sea. We liked the privacy of the place, the pleasant shadow (but also the sun) all through the day and the evening sunlight on the terrace. We liked the possibility of directly jumping to the sea and to shower on the shore after swimming. Kids had great fun mastering the skill of throwing the bucket and drawing the water for cooking and washing from a water tank. They enjoyed the lizards running all over the terrace. We recommend bringing headlamps as there is no electricity in bedrooms. Great place for those who don't mind not having some electric appliances and running water in the kitchen.