Sunny Villa, With Pool, BBQ, View, Parking

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Sunny Villa? The name actually undersells it – I mean, sure, it’s sunny and villa-ish, but when you’re standing on that terrace looking out over the Adriatic with Dubrovnik’s old town glowing in the distance, “sunny villa” feels like calling the Grand Canyon a “nice hole.” The place sits up in Gornji Prijevor, which honestly I’d never heard of before booking, but it turns out to be this perfect sweet spot about 15 minutes from the chaos of Stradun where you can actually hear yourself think.

The pool is what sold me initially – and I’m glad it did because it’s genuinely great, not one of those sad rectangle things you sometimes get. It’s actually big enough to swim laps if you’re into that, though I mostly just floated around with a beer watching the sunset paint everything gold. The BBQ setup is proper too, not just some tiny camping grill – we’re talking serious grilling real estate here, which came in handy when we grabbed fresh fish from the market near Pile Gate. Speaking of practical stuff, the parking situation is a godsend because anyone who’s tried to navigate Dubrovnik’s old town with a rental car knows it’s basically impossible. Here you just pull up, park, and you’re done – no circling around ancient streets built for donkeys.

What really makes this place though is how it sits in the landscape. You’re close enough to walk down to Lapad Bay for those morning coffee runs (there’s this little café that does incredible burek if you take the path down through the residential area), but far enough up the hillside that you feel removed from the tourist madness. The 9.3 rating makes sense once you’ve been there – it’s not flashy or trying too hard, just genuinely comfortable with those details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a week. The kitchen is properly equipped, not just for show, and the bedrooms stay cool even during those brutal August afternoons. I actually found myself hanging out on the terrace even during the hottest part of the day because there’s always this breeze coming off the water. The only thing I’d warn about is that if you’re planning to walk everywhere, you’re looking at some serious hills – but honestly, after a few days your legs adjust and you realize you’re getting the best views in Dubrovnik without paying old town prices.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $413. Villa with Private Pool with 1 double bed, 3 × 1 large double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 10

Reviews

• Beautiful views with lots of space and places to sleep. Clean and very kind host. – Birdsley from United States – 19 April 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful views with lots of space and places to sleep. Clean and very kind host.

• What a wonderful place to say. Close to town while also peaceful and relaxing. – Scott from United Kingdom – 4 October 2024 (9/10)

  Had a wonderful stay. The accommodation is fantastic with loads of space, lovely, comfortable bedrooms and great family rooms with 2 kitchens. The terrace is really nice and has comfy seating and a gazebo to allow you a shady spot to relax.The pool is in a great spot and was cleaned daily. There is an outdoor grill if you feel like having a BBQ.The host Michael was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. On arrival there was an excellent lunch made for us with bread, hams, cheese, soft drinks and wine. A really awesome surprise. The views over the water are also wonderful. Would highly recommend.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Amazing and relaxing – Esther from United Kingdom – 13 July 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful villa with nice pool and comfy beds.

• Exceptional – Paul from United Kingdom – 5 October 2023 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Should have stayed longer

• Superb – Dimitri from Georgia – 29 September 2023 (9/10)

  The house was clean and comfortable, all the necessary facilities
  
  What could be improved: Location was a little bit far

• A lovely villa – Sara from Ireland – 28 June 2023 (10/10)

  A gorgeous property with stunning views and very well equipped
  
  What could be improved: Location is a little out of the way but if you get a Dubrovnik pass you get free bus travel (or €2 each way). Buses go to the old town regularly from the bottom of the hill.

• Very good – Bernard from United Kingdom – 13 July 2024 (8/10)

  What could be improved: I got bitten by something in the flat after I had a shower. I then had an allergic reaction to the bites which affected the holiday.

• Passable – Emile from Netherlands – 21 August 2023 (5/10)

  Swimming pool was super nice, the hosts also welcomed us with some food which was super after a long trip
  
  What could be improved: There was mold on the paintings and behind the paintings (especially in the bedrooms) so that was really not hygienic. And when asked about it, the landlord asked why we removed the paintings. Didn't come up with a solution either. Dryer for clothes also didn't work

• We would recommend it – Anonymous from Ireland – 26 August 2023 (9/10)

  Lots of room and very comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Access to the property – very narrow road

• Very good – Anonymous from United Kingdom – 26 September 2022 (8/10)

  the property was great, the pool and outdoor area was perfect. we were a large group of 9 and there was plenty of space for all of us

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