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17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island

Kastel Spanič is a unique Adriatic family house located on the Croatian island of Korčula. Recently restored to its original 1674 format. The house is designed for those wishing to enjoy the more traditional island way of life of a wine-growing village. With beautiful views of the sea and vineyards, it is removed from the tourist centres of the island. The closest beach is 2.4km away, but isolated coves are all within easy reach, as are excursions to other islands and inaccessible bays. Visit https://kastelspanic.com/ and follow @kastelspanic.korcula to discover more.

Property manager

Alexander Paine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1561 sq ft (145 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: not for young children. Walls and steep stairs

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

17th Century On Dalmatian
17th Century Castle on Dalmatian Island Villa
17th Century Castle on Dalmatian Island Korcula
17th Century Castle on Dalmatian Island Villa Korcula

About the neighborhood

Map
Cara, Dubrovnik-Neretva

What's nearby

  • Marco Polo Birth House - 24 min drive
  • Korcula Old Town - 24 min drive
  • Korcula Ferry Port - 25 min drive
  • Orebic Harbor - 48 min drive
  • Korta Katarina Winery - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Konoba Albert - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Mate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Dalmatino - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Zaratak, Konoba - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria - Gril Žal - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is steps from Stari Grad Plain and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Krajančić Winery. Korcula Old Town and Olive Oil Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nora H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, charming place to stay
We spent a week as a family of six in this place and we absolutey loved it!!! The house is very tastefully renovated, with an amazing view, located in a charming little village - we immediately felt at home! You need a car to get around, but it is also really nice to take a morning walk to the nearest beach, around 40 min by foot. Alex, the owner, was really great and always reachable gor anything we needed! We really hope to come back one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Airlea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Croatia
The property owner was more than helpful. I honestly don’t think our trip would have been as enjoyable without the owners suggestions. Property was very accommodating for a family. The view was breathtaking and the city was charming. We attended the church next door, market is also next door. There is plenty of wine for the wine lovers. Beautiful beaches are never more than 20 minutes drive. Loved everything about our stay. Will be going again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel V.

Amazing property in excellent location. Plenty of outdoor space and sensational views!
Really lovely converted castle (!) sitting towards the top of Cara village with sensational views across the vineyards and out towards the sea. Plenty of character and outdoor space. Great, central location for exploring Korcula island. Alex is a great host and provided loads of useful information on where to go. Our favourites included jumping off rocks into the harbour at nearby Zavalatica, getting a boat to Proizd island where the beaches are amazing and beautiful Vaja Bay. The local wine’s pretty good too!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cara
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautifully restored and very comfortable castle , in the July heat. Alex the host was very helpful , friendly and easy to contact. The garden and planting was wonderful -and tended to by a lovely lady named Vinka. It was so pleasant to sit on the terrace at the big table or swing in the hammock on the lower terrace during the warm evenings. The rural location was still and silent -apart from local agricultural traffic and the growing of cockerels, both usually early in the morning! No television , which discomfited my teenage children initially (!)- but good WiFi and lots of intresting books , especially ones about Korcula and Croatia . I would highly recommend this property to others .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tobias J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein traumhafter Ort zum Wohlfühlen
Das Kastell mit seiner traumhaften Terrasse und dem umfriedeten Garten ist ein wahrhaft magischer Ort zum Entspannen und Glücklichsein. Das Haus war sehr sauber und die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter Alex verlief problemlos. Er war sehr aufmerksam und hatte viele gute Tipps für uns, was Sightseeing, Baden und Wandern anging. Der große Parkplatz am Haus machte vieles einfacher in einem Land mit engen Gassen und chronischem Parkplatzmangel. Zudem war es praktisch, einen kleinen Einkaufsladen quasi direkt nebenan zu haben. Wir als Familie mit größeren Kindern haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Vielen lieben Dank, Alex!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllisch & viel Charme
Die Lage ist sehr ruhig, das Haus hat viel Charme mit viel Authentizität. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und mit Familie und Freunden, einen schönen Urlaub gehabt.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Klasse, danke!
Toll saniertes und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes ehemaliges Kastell. Der Vermieter ist extrem hilfsbereit und immer ansprechbar. Für mich war es perfekt!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C., lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La vie de château !
Très belle île, la maison est idéalement située pour la découvrir. Merveilleuse journée à Lastovo avec Tonci. De très belles criques à découvrir. Alexander a plein de bons plans et est très attentionné et réactif. Cara est un village viticole actif très tôt...la maison n’est pas faite pour des enfants en bas âge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

geoff w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been better
This surassed expectations. The pictures do not do the propery justice. Alex the owner could not have been more helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Time spent in a small village
The property was beautiful and we really enjoyed staying in a national landmark with such a rich cultural history. The view over the vineyards to the sea was so calming every morning as we enjoyed our coffee out on the terrace. Delightful landscaping ... all the roses and jasmine were in bloom while we were there. The castle is well located in the middle of this small island, everything is quite accessible. We found the local beach to be only 5 minutes away with several other beaches only a short drive. We liked the Lumbarda beaches very much. We got used to the hourly bells which are in the church across the street from the castle. Also, the market is conveniently right next door with a lovely little coffee cafe facing the main street. There is also dedicated parking for the car which can be hard to come by in Croatia. We found Alex to be a great host who made sure we had everything we needed. He was very responsive to our queries when we were first settling in. He also helped us figure out some of our other travel plans. We would definitely stay at Kastel Spanic again.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Tower und Insel ein Traum
Zunächst ist es eine wunderschöne Insel, die durch seine Strände und Buchten deutlich überzeugen kann. Dann hat man aber zusätzlich das Glück mit Alex einen Gastgeber vorzufinden, der einem die passenden Ideen sowie ausgesprochen gute Essenempfehlungen mit auf dem Weg gegeben hat. Das ganze Paket wird anschließend noch mit einer sehr guten ausgestatteten Location "Tower" getoppt. Es war alles wie beschrieben, wir haben super geschlafen und alles blitzsauber vorgefunden. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, würden es jeder Zeit weiter empfehlen und freuen uns auf ein nächstes Mal.

10/10 Excellent

Cora W.

Highly recommendable
We stayed the first 2 weeks in September. The Kastel has a lovely atmosphere and is in very good conditions. Every night,we had dinner outside at the terrace; cooking facilities are sufficient for 8 persons and the super market in one minute walking distance has almost everything including a Pekaria. You can walk to the next cove in 30 minutes through the vineyards or drive the first 3 kilometres by car and then explore all the different coves by feet. The owner and the people in the village who take care of the house and the garden are all very helpful and friendly. It is a perfect place for a big family or a group of friends who like holidays off the beaten tourist tracks. During night, listen the jackals!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ursula R., Prien

Empfehlenswert
Ausstattung des Hauses und Gartens sehr schön. Einziger Makel ist die Entfernung zum nächsten Badeplatz am Meer, die nicht wie abgegeben1.4 km beträgt, sondern 3 km. Damit ist die Bucht zu Fuß wirklich weit weg. Bei 6 Erwachsenen mit einem Auto stellt das ein logistisches Problem dar.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Außergewöhnlich
Sehr schön restauriertes Bauwerk, tolle Sicht auf das Meer. Drinnen nicht allzuviel Platz, aber draußen auf jeden Fall ausreichend. Für kleine Kinder sicher nicht optimal, aber für etwas größere sehr gut geeignet. Super Betreuung durch Vermieter!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Stand out Property with 'Wow'
My wife and I were planning a multi stop trip along the Dalmation coast and thought we would include one of the islands along the way. We chose Korcula as it has traditional working villages as well as larger historic towns to visit. Korcula old town and Vela Luka are both around 25 minutes drive away from Cara, in opposite directions, so you are very central and there are other villages and smaller towns nearby too. The owners description of the house, the village and the area is absolutely spot on. The village of Cara and the work going on daily in the vineyards can be seen from the commanding views of the house. They have provided a welcome folder with lots of information such as nearby areas to swim and excellent restaurants in neighbouring villages. The folder also shows photo's of the Kastel before and during the extensive restoration project and illustrate what an outstanding result they have achieved. The house is a 'lived in' family home for parts of the year and this gives it a warm, comfortable and very pleasant feel as well as being well equipped, both indoors and with outside equipment. There are pleasant breezes from the South, which blow into the main bedroom, if the shutters are left open, which we did every day. The patio looks over the local vineyard (and church... whose bells dong quite a bit... but you do get accustomed to it!) and the huge locally made table is ideal for outside socialising, with plenty of room. There is also another patio just down the steps by the Annex, which has another area, ideally suited for outdoor entertaining such as a BBQ and all the facilities you need for that, are stored in a large utility area with a secondary kitchen. TheWiFi is connected to the mobile network and worked very well, without any problems the whole time we were there. The housekeeper and her husband, who helps with maintenance, live nearby and are delightful. They called in to check if we needed anything or had any questions about the property or the surrounding area and reassured us that we could call them anytime if the need arose. Alex, the owner is a mine of information about the local area as well as the whole Island and beyond, so do ask him about things if you wish. To conclude, Alex's description tells you a lot about the house and the area. If we venture to Croatia and this beautiful part of the world again, we would have no hesitation in staying again at Kastel Spanic! Thank You ;-)

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

Vacances idéales.
Avril 2018 Des vacances merveilleuses. Gâtée par un temps estival,je viens de passer une semaine dans ce petit château du XVII ème magnifiquement restauré tel qu’il était á l’origine. L’interieur De style anglais,c’est á dire,élégant,confortable,original,arrangé avec goût,est un repos salutaire après une journée de plein air. il y avait longtemps que je n’avais si bien dormi. Čara est un petit village authentique oú j’ai retrové tout ce qui entouré mon enfance dans le Sud Ouest de la France. Comment ne pas apprécier le charme des traditions villageoises,les cloches,le chant des coqs,les oiseaux,le parfum et la variété des herbes,et même le nid d’une hirondelle au creux d’une meurtriére et tout cela dans un cadre méditerranéen,l’amer,le soleil ,la chaleur et la paix. Je ne suis plus trés jeune ,mais j’espére revisiter Korčula et tout spécialement čara dans les années futures, Marion,R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marko G.

Small castle with stunning view
The property was even better than described by the owner - a 17th century Castel (small castle) with stunning sea view from the large terrace. The interior is beautifully decorated with antique style furniture, spacious and well equipped. The closest beach is few minutes away by car and the restaurant in Zavalatnica proposed by the owner was superb. The wide stone walls keep the temperatures surprisingly cool, which together with the quietness of the village Cara was great for sleeping late in the mornings (even our two year old boy slept on average 2hrs longer than usual). We enjoyed Cara for its authenticity of a small Croatian coastal village - centric bar and grocery store are the key gathering points of the few local inhabitants. Unfortunately we left just before the week of 25 July, during which we were told the traditional days of Cara (vine tasting, local music, etc.) attract people from all over Korcula as well as tourists. We stayed for an entire week which passed too quickly and will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Stunningly restored 17th century castle
I stayed at this stunning castle last year before it was officially on the books. The position was wonderful away from the noise. There is a local supermarket just below the castle where you can get nearly all provisions including wine!! It was clean well maintained and the customer service was excellent. One local restaurant in Pupnat called Mate is absolutely excellent. There are lots of lovely places to visit and the island itself is stunning with the most amazing clean sea. I would highly recommend to anyone for a stunning holiday.