Hello, I am Ivan. I have spent over 10 years learning that true hospitality isn't about formal rules, but about how you make people feel. My parents taught me that the best way to welcome someone is with a genuine smile and a helping hand. In our culture, we don't see strangers; we see equals who deserve kindness and a bit of a laugh. I believe that being a great host means being someone who stays jolly and keeps the energy light.
For me, hospitality is a lived experience that I bring to life through simple, sincere kindness. Whether I am helping a guest with a request or just sharing a moment of joy, I carry those countryside values with me every day. After a decade in this role, my goal remains exactly what my family taught me: treat everyone with a warm heart and make sure they leave with a smile.
I'll meet you at the gate to hand over keys and show you around. Late arrival? Text me — the lockbox code is on request.
Ivan's filming these. For now, here's the kit — if anything isn't obvious, message him on WhatsApp and he'll send a clip.
Luxury Villa Heaven is happily pet-friendly. We don't charge for pets — we just ask that they sleep on their own bed (one is by the door) and that the gate stays shut so they don't wander toward the road.
Water bowl, food bowl, and a small dog bed sit by the entrance. Use them or bring your own.
Walk straight out and follow the lane — country roads, no traffic. The river path starts ten minutes downhill.
Closest 24/7 vet. Trg dr. Franje Tuđmana 1, Sinj. Phone +385 21 821 234.
The grapevine corner stays cool through the hottest part of the day. Hose by the wall fills the bowl easily.
Optional services we can arrange — message Ivan on WhatsApp at least 24h ahead so we can sort it.
Relax — we will take care of everything. Linen change + bathroom + kitchen wipe-down, slotted while you are out for the day. Send a message ahead so we can plan around your schedule.
Door-to-door from / to Split airport (≈55 min via Sinj). 6- and 8-seater vehicles available on request — please give 12 hours’ notice.
If you want more info on anything in this brochure or need a hand during your stay, send me a message.
The handful of practical questions guests ask us most. Anything we've missed, just message us — we're happy to help.
The euro (€). Croatia switched from the kuna in January 2023, so just bring euros — kuna is no longer in use.
Cards (incl. contactless and Apple / Google Pay) work in most restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Keep some cash for green markets, small family konobas, parking machines and the islands, where card isn't guaranteed.
Use a bank's own ATM — Zagrebačka, PBZ, Erste, OTP or HPB — for fair rates. Avoid the standalone “Euronet” machines (poor rates, high fees), and always choose to be charged in euros / “without conversion” — decline the machine's offer to convert to your home currency.
Yes — tap water across Croatia is clean, safe and good to drink, so there's no need to buy bottled. (A tap marked “voda nije za piće” is non-potable, but that's rare.)
Ferries and faster catamarans (Jadrolinija and others) run daily in season, so you can island-hop without a car — and taking one across costs extra. Rent a car if you want freedom for beaches, national parks and inland day-trips; for a city or single-island stay you likely won't need one.
Tipping isn't obligatory. In restaurants, rounding up or about 10% is normal if you're happy; for a coffee or a quick drink, just round to the nearest euro. Cash is appreciated.
Widely — especially younger people and anyone in tourism, so you'll be fine. A “Dobar dan” (hello) and “Hvala” (thank you) always go down well.
Most beaches are pebble or rock rather than sand, and sea urchins like the rocks — cheap water shoes save your feet and let you get in comfortably anywhere. The Adriatic is clear and calm; mornings are the quietest.
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