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Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views

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Pool and sun loungers. ( 12 sunbed cushions)
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Villa Mandelin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 14400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Radovici, Tivat
  • Kotor Old Town Walls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Kotor Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Porto Montenegro
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Tivat (TIV)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views



South west facing Villa Mandelina is a luxury spacious stone farmhouse restored by the owners (who also own Villa Maslina) to make a fabulous holiday Villa. Spread over three stories each room is unique in design and furnishing with parts of the building dating back 300 years. The bedrooms have been furnished with comfortable beds and all the rooms are very spacious with their own bathrooms. The kitchen is properly equipped ( not at all like a holiday let) and has a big American fridge freezer, oven and hob plus lots of cupboards and work space.A huge dining table seats 12 with views over Tivat bay and the seperate sitting room has Sat TV , books and games and big squashy sofas. It is a great place for groups of friends or large families with 3 bedrooms having a private courtyard and 3 on the top floor. The huge contemporary living space has terraces which overlook the private flat deck pool (8 meters x 4 meters) and the sea. The pool is surrounded by sun terraces for all day sun bathing plus umbrellas for shade. Overlooking the pool is a shaded terrace which has a great bar for those cool drinks, BBQ and table seating 14.. A games room has table tennis , darts and ball games. Secure parking for 5 cars and a large garden add to the sense of space. A footpath leads down to the beach (15 min walk approx ) and the shops and beaches are 5 mins by car.
We have rented Mandelina for holidays for 10 years and so many groups of families and friends have enjoyed the villa and location some returning every year. There will always be a family member to greet you on arrival and be on habd if you need anything during your stay.

Property manager

Gail Chapman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties are for people booking the villa
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside terraces please
No loud music at anytime and no music/loud noise outside after 21.00.
There is a £50 charge for any rubbish left in the villa on departure. There are plenty of local large rubbish bins.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Parties are for people booking the villa
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duraševići

Located in Duraševići, this villa is by the sea. Porto Montenegro and Luštica Bay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maritime Museum of Montenegro and Aqua Park Mediteran. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Radovici, Tivat

What's nearby

  • Kotor Old Town Walls - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Clock Tower - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sea Gate - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Kotor Bay - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Porto Montenegro - 17 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Tivat (TIV) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Astoria Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Salon Privé - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Negro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mala barka - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Contact - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Restored Stone Villa With Private Pool, Large Gardens And Sea Views located?

This family-friendly Duraševići villa is located by the sea, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Luštica Bay Marina, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Grotto and Rose. Maritime Museum of Montenegro and Kotor Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice holiday in a relaxing athmosphere.
We had a really nice time in the house. The pool was beautiful und the kitchen equipment rich. The WiFi was good und Hugh is caring for the guests very warm. Thanks for all.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schieffer Euro Reunion
Great property, perfect for our family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
A fabulous holiday spent in Villa Mandelina. It was a perfect property to spend a family holiday in. Having a mixed group of adults, it provided space and amenities to suit us all. We were constantly in awe of the beautiful views. Spending evenings dining in were a pleasure as the Villa was so very well equipped. Our hosts Gail and Hugh were very accommodating, on hand whenever we had a question. We really couldn’t have wished for more.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrienne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week in Montenegro
We had a delightful week in Durasivc. The house was as advertised and very clean and charming. This is a convenient location for touring Montenegro and a great spot to stay. The house had plenty of lovely spots to gather but i think our favorite was the desk with its comfy furniture, shade from the sun and beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mandolin
Wonderful property in a great location and we had a great time. Hugh is so helpful and you are off the beaten track.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa with perfect views
The villa is beautiful and Hugh and Gail are perfect hosts. We were a family of 7 ranging from 13 to 90 so we did hire cars but for those fit enough a walk to a beach and to Radovići for food is possible. Driving to places is easy, Tivat and Kotor being around 15 mins in the traffic. The villa has 6 lovely bedrooms, and the living space on the middle floor is spacious, perfectly furnished and has the most amazing views from the terrace where we spent most of our time. Overall a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chun Hin Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Godd
No loud noise from us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
This very spacious villa was perfect for a family vacation for 10 of us. The ping-pong table and outdoors areas were great for children. The kitchen was more than adequately stocked with dishes, glassware, flatware and all kinds of cooking tools (blender, food processor, etc.). We cooked in and between Voli grocery stores and local markets, we were able to find everything we needed. The hosts are very available and helpful. Thanks for a great holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Villa for your family reunion!
Villa Mandelina was amazing! We are with a family of 14 with a lot of kids between ages of 1-12. We had the most amazing reunion at Villa Mandelina. Everyone had the privacy that they needed and shared facilities offered a great space for whole family to hangout. Villa has absolutely everything that you will need and the Hugh has been a great host! We spend a week in Villa Mandelina and we will definitely be back again! Thank you so much for everything Hugh!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginte V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A million dollar view
The pictures of this place in the listing don't even do it justice. The view alone makes it worthwhile, let alone the beauty of the architecture and the convenience of all of the amenities. It was hard to leave to go out visiting the area, but we dragged the kids away on a boat ride recommended by the host and had a lovely day on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect Villa for a family stay
The villa is wonderful, a lot of space, great kitchen, big pool and a wonderful terrace with a great view over the bay and all the way to Tivat. A bit far from the closest shops (1,7km) so if you don't like walking you should have a rental car (most people who rent this place most certainly have one). But now to the best part, Hugh is a true professional, he is a superb host, knows the area, helps, tells stories and has a great sense of humor. We had a most wonderful stay at Villa Mandelina and if we ever come back to the same area, we sure know from whom to rent a villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Fabulous holiday in wonderful house
The best equipped and cleanest house we have stayed in. Comfort, style, peace and everything you could want. Pool was the cleanest we have swum in and views over Tivat were breath taking. Despite being the annoying kind of guests who ask a new question every day, Hugh and Gail were helpful and prompt in assisting us! All rooms were equally lovely, though it was very hot in the upstairs bedrooms! All the games mentioned were available and fully stocked and there were plenty of sun loungers for everyone. Annoying things we have encountered in previous villas have been inadequate fridge size and bin...not an issue at Mandelina! We loved Montenegro; beautiful scenery, delicious food and cheap to boot. Though we rarely return to the same place, we may well break the rule for Montenegro and another of Gail and Hugh's villas. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Beautiful Villa/Beautiful Country
I can only echo the previous reviews, this is a fantastic villa, spacious and extremely well equipped for large parties. There really was everything we needed and more. Comfortable beds and excellent bathrooms. Arrived to find everything pristine and delicious supper (previously ordered) in fridge. The house was cleaned midweek and the pool kept in tiptop condition. The owners are perfect hosts, informative and helpful when asked, but not at all intrusive. So much to see, and fairly hard to drag ourselves away from the many sunloungers, but recommended trips include: Driving through Krasici and on up the peninsula, with fabulous views, to charming Rose and lunch in sunshine overlooking the bay. Back along narrow lanes between deep stone walls and olive groves. Many trips to Plavi Horizonte beach, an easy 15 minute walk. Beautiful sandy beach, warm shallow water for swimming, and a great cafe - delicious grilled mussels and kalamari for 5 euros. We hired a boat for the day and were taken around the bay, past Tivat and Lepetane to the islands in the Bay of Kotor, then to Perast for lunch. Would highly recommend Hotel Conte for an inexpensive special treat. Take the spectacular mountain road from Kotor through Lovcen National Park to Cetinje - one breathtaking view after another. So much more to see ............. have already booked for next year! Wherever we went, the locals were helpful and friendly and we enjoyed simple, but very good, food and wine. A truly memorable holiday!

10/10 Excellent

Berthoux P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe
Magnifique maison avec vue exceptionnelle
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastiskt hus och värd!
Huset var helt fantastiskt! Allt man kan önska! Mycket bra omhändertagande och snabb service av Gail & Hugh! Fina rum, sköna sängar, egna badrum var toppen. Utemiljön så härlig och gott om plats för härligt ”häng”. Jag kan varmt rekommendera! Bra att ha bil då det finns mycket att se i omgivningen och huset ligger en bit från affär.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rigtig god
Det er et god hus.Passer til vores familie.Fantastisk udsigt!!! Mange oplevelse i denne område. Vi var meget glade at vi har valgt den hus.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

kim y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
This property met all of our expectations+++++ Special kudos to Gail and Hugh for all of their help. Bedrooms are all well appointed with plenty of storage. Bathrooms fitted to a high standard. Kitchen equipped with everything anyone could ask for: blender, food processor, cake tins, crockery, cutlery. Three fridges for all of your perishables and liquid refreshment. We played ping pong, swam in the pool and relaxed on the patio. Views are absolutely stunning. We were party of 11 adults and never felt we were crowded. We did walk to Plavi Horizonti Beach however not so nice anymore :( Local pizza was great as was the Astoriya - brilliant local place - we were treated as guests rather than patrons. Recommend Capt Ivan for fishing and the Bounty for snorkling and sightseeing. All in all cannot fault Villa Mandelina - absolutely brilliant
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pourpe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LeTOP
Une maison magnifique,calme,avec tout le confort,idealpour un groupe.Tres bien situè,des hotes chaleureux et discret.Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Irene H., Seattle

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big house for large families
Lots of space and super pool area - terrific first impression. House would benefit from some basic maintenance and a good scrub.

8/10 Good

Katja S.

Riesiges Anwesen - etwas in die Jahre gekommen
Wir haben hier alles vorgefunden, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Auch die Kommunikation mit Hugh war angenehm. Ein kaputter Duschkopf wurde innerhalb eines Tages ersetzt. Einen kleinen Minuspunkt gibt es bei der Sauberkeit: natürlich ist es nicht so einfach, so viele Quadratmeter porentief zu reinigen, bevor der nächste Gast kommt. Sauberes Geschirr wäre allerdings machbar gewesen. Vor allem in der Küche merkt man, dass nicht immer jeder Gast pfleglich mit der Einrichtung umgegangen ist. Abgesehen davon haben wir alle Vorzüge der Villa in vollen Zügen genossen und können sie vorbehaltlos weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L., Lille

Super maison pour des vacances au top!
Nous avons passé une super semaine dans cette magnifique maison. Nous étions en famille, à 11. 6 chambres avec chacune sa sdb privative, des grands espaces pour pouvoir s'isoler quand on veut. La piscine avec ses bains de soleil c'est juste top. En plus les proprios sont vraiment sympa et tres reactifs! Bref on est enchanté et on y retournera sûrement.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Best EVER Villa in every way!!!
This is without any doubt the best villa we have ever stayed in. The description is totally correct and the first thing to mention is the close proximity to the airport (Although NOT on the flight path). The village is lovely ..although a car I would say was a necessity. The villa is spectacular ..there were 5 of us using 3 of the bedrooms on the first floor...as stated all SIX bedrooms are ensuite....but the first floor rooms are also with sea views!! All the rooms are large and airy, bright and beautifully furnished and decorated. The whole place is immaculate and maintained in pristine condition. Breakfast was a fabulous experience and could be taken in several places outdoors, we tended to have a later luncheon out on our exploration of the amazing countryside and sightseeing expeditions. Then in the evenings we would have a late supper in the dining room with lots of local wine. The owners were sited locally and very helpful with advice as where to go depending on everyone's individual tastes. We did not stray too far away as we felt no need to do so as there is so much locally to see and do. Plenty choice of Supermarkets..including a local one in the next village. The pool and outside area proved popular with table tennis, darts...netball and lots of seating areas in shade or full sunshine. To sum up.....we could not fault anything at all about this holiday and we shall most certainly return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

Amazing.........again!!!
This was our second stay at Gail & Hugh's BEAUTIFUL villa....... and once again we had the most wonderful holiday. Mandelina is an absolute gem...... the location is amazing, the views are out of this world..... and the villa itself is faultless. It is unbelievably clean and literally has everything you need. As for the hosts...... well they are wonderful too! So kind & helpful....... always on hand but never intrusive. Montenegro is stunning and WHEN we come back again, there's only one place we will be staying (for the third time!!!). Thanks again Gail & Hugh.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

Absolutely wonderful!
We've not long been back from having had a fantastic week at Mandelina. The villa itself is absolutely beautiful and has been so well done. It is clean, well maintained and has brilliant facilities. Hugh & Gail are the most wonderful owners.......they have been sooooooo helpful, from the very beginning of initially making our booking, right up until he waved us goodbye at the airport! They are not intrusive at all, and yet are on hand to help and advise with any queries/advice whatsoever. It was a first trip for us to Montenegro and we will definitely be back!......... and Mandelina will without doubt, be our choice of accommodation!! Thanks again!!! 5 stars!!

About the host

Hosted by Gail Chapman

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Hugh and Gail Chapman have restored Villas Mandelina, Maslina and Josephina during the 16 years they have been living in Montenegro. You can be sure that the Villas are maintained to the highest standards as we live in the same village. Montenegro is a great country to holiday or live very relaxed and unspoilt. If you rent one of our Villas you can be sure we will give you a terrific holiday !

Why they chose this property

All our Villas have history and tradition going back 300 years. We have lovingly restored them using local craftsmen and all the stone is originally from the tumble down wrecks that we bought. We chose this location as it is not remote you can easily get to the shops and beaches and of course for the fantastic views of the Coastline and Lovcen mountain range. We could not help loving the Lustica Peninsular !

What makes this property unique

I think this question is answered in the above box but the main benefit to a holiday maker is Location and this property has it in buckets !

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