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Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent

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Tivat Bay from the terrace at Villa Ruza
Villa Ruza and the church of St Roko
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3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
4 nights minimum
Villa
We will give guests a 100% refund of any money we have received if they cannot travel due to Covid 19.Villa Ruza is a traditional, detached stone built house located right on the seafront (first line) of Tivat Bay in the village of Donja Lastva. Villa Ruza has 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is available for up to 6 guests. Villa Ruza is fully air conditioned so you are in control of the temperature, detached with a beautiful terrace facing the sea. Villa Ruza was completely renovated to the highest standards in 2017 and is now available for families and friends to enjoy. At Villa Ruza we have combined the benefits of traditional local materials with all the conveniences of modern living. Villa Ruza faces west and enjoys the sun all day and the most amazing sunsets as the sun si...We will give guests a 100% refund of any money we have received if they cannot travel due to Covid 19.Villa Ruza is a traditional, detached stone built house located right on the seafront (first line) of Tivat Bay in the village of Donja Lastva. Villa Ruza has 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is available for up to 6 guests. Villa Ruza is fully air conditioned so you are in control of the temperature, detached with a beautiful terrace facing the sea. Villa Ruza was completely renovated to the highest standards in 2017 and is now available for families and friends to enjoy. At Villa Ruza we have combined the benefits of traditional local materials with all the conveniences of modern living. Villa Ruza faces west and enjoys the sun all day and the most amazing sunsets as the sun sinks over Tivat Bay and behind the mountains. Behind are the mountains which separate us from the Bay of Kotor. Villa Ruza was once owned by Naval Admiral whose grandchildren we purchased the house from.More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
The most important house rule is that all our guests have a great holiday and enjoy themselves and Tivat Bay. We trust you to respect Villa Ruza.
Bathrooms
2 Full baths
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About the Owner
James H
Languages spoken:English
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:January 2013
Interaction with guests: 
As soon as you make a booking I will send you our House Book which will provide all the information you need on how to find Villa Ruza. It will include details on how you get access, where everything is, how to arrange airport transfers and loads of local recommendations. In the build up to your holiday I am always available to help with arrangements and to do what I can to make your holiday a huge success and as easy to arrange as possible. During your holiday our local team are available all the time to help you however they can.
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Reviewed 11 October 2019
Charming holiday home in excellent location

Villa Ruza is a lovely heritage property located in Donja Lastva, a small village just outside of Tivat and an ideal base for exploring Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor. The owners recently completed an extensive renovation preserving the exterior and completely re-doing the interior, bringing it...More

Date of stay: October 2019
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 14 October 2019

Thanks for sharing all the detail. You summed Villa Ruza and the local area up beautifully.

Reviewed 2 October 2019
Villa Ruza

A fantastic villa along the coast and close to Porto Montenegro. Very spacious, well equipped and comfortable. An ideal location to explore the region: Kotor, Kotor Bay and further a field.

Date of stay: September 2019
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 7 October 2019

We are glad you think that Villa Ruza was a fantastic Villa. Glad you enjoyed exploring Porto Montenegro. It is evolving very quickly there.

Reviewed 20 September 2019
Fantastic property in a fabulous location!

We had a fantastic stay in this wonderful house! We were delighted with the location of the house in terms of its ‘central’ location on the coast - perfect for visiting the Bay of Kotor, the beaches of the Lustica Peninsula, the coast down to...More

Date of stay: August 2019
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 23 September 2019

We are so glad you had a great holiday at Villa Ruza. Villa Ruza is in an amazing location which does set it apart. The nicest house you have stayed in the last 25 years! That makes all the work we do for our guests...More

Reviewed 18 August 2019
Another superb stay it the Villa Ruza

This was my second visit to the Villa Ruza. Villa Ruza is a cool and comfortable property that made our stay in Montenegro really superb. I could walk out of the house each morning and swim in the warm water in front of the house...More

Date of stay: August 2019
1  Thank David C
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2019

I think you captured the essence of the Villa Ruza experience. Luxury seafront accommodation in the heart of the community.

Reviewed 27 July 2019
Magnificent Waterfront Villa

After a leisurely 1hr 40 drive from Podgorica Airport through stunning scenery, and a wonderful lunch stop on the shores of Lake Skadar we descended from the mountains arriving at the Bay of Kotor and Villa Ruza. The Villa sits a few metres back from...More

Date of stay: July 2019
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 28 July 2019

Amazing family holidays are at the core of what we want to achieve at Villa Ruza. Glad the garden was looking great too. We have terrific gardners who do a great job with the help of an automatic irrigation system.

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Reviewed 30 June 2019
Perfect swimming location!

Villa Ruza was a beautiful home for our family holiday. Its location is perfect and offered us everything we could have wanted. It was certainly a trip to remember! Thanks for your help in ensuring our trip was smooth and enjoyable.

Date of stay: June 2019
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2019

Family holidays are so important. We are glad that yours was such a success.

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Reviewed 25 April 2019

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Date of stay: April 2019
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 13 May 2019

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Reviewed 24 September 2018
A beautiful, spacious villa with amazing views across the bay

We had such an amazing holiday. Villa Ruza is an amazing property, comfortable, spacious, well equipped and with such beautiful views across the bay (especially at sunset!). The whole bay is stunning and best seen by boat. We loved exploring and particularly loved Rose on...More

Date of stay: August 2018
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2018

We are glad you had a great holiday. That is our top priority. We are very proud of the renovation that has been done at Villa Ruza and also our amazing team who work so hard to make sure all our guests are well looked...More

Reviewed 21 August 2018
Fantastic family holiday

We have stayed in Villa Ruza for one week in July. Waterfront location with swimming areas for kids in walking distance. Great for families, spacious inside and outside. Make sure you make use of very comfortable beach lounge chairs that we have taken to the...More

Date of stay: July 2018
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 24 September 2018

Villa Ruza is part of a friendly local community which has a great feel. It sounds like you got the best out of your holiday at Villa Ruza.

Reviewed 15 August 2018
Beautifully renovated house on the seafront

Great position that means you can jump in the sea and pop back to the villa garden to relax and enjoy the view across the bay.

Date of stay: August 2018
Thank dawnbogunovic
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Meander564222, VR Owner at Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent, responded to this reviewResponded 24 September 2018

We are glad you enjoyed swimming in the sea. Villa Ruza is all about being around the sea, rather than simply having views of the sea.

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Amenities
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Boat Available
Central Heating
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Freezer
Refrigerator
Gym
Highchair
Housekeeping Included
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Linens Provided
Microwave
Mountain Views
Ocean Views
Patio
Private Garden
Secure Parking
Stereo System
Cooker
Terrace
Toaster
Towels Provided
Washer
Water Views
Waterfront
Wi-Fi
Fishing Nearby
There Are Tennis Courts Nearby
Watersports Nearby
Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
Cycling Trips
Hiking Trips
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About the neighbourhood
You can swim in the sea right in front of Villa Ruza. Just around the corner is a safe, gently sloping beach. The Church of St Roko is our other neighbour. I recommend you look inside. Don Nikola (the priest) is very welcoming. The church bells ring between 07:00 and 22:00 daily. On the hour and every half hour. It is all part of the charm. The area is very popular with visiting artists who enjoy painting the sea, sky and mountains. There are plenty of opportunities to sail at Porto Montenegro where they have a fleet of J70’s and Blu 26’s available for rent. I can make all the introductions there. If you like architecture then the ancient Venetian city of Kotor is just one local example in the UNESCO protected Bay of Kotor.
Getting around
Once you book your holiday with us I will share the House Book which provides loads of information on how to get around. If you need an airport transfer, or you want to go on a trip deeper into the country then I can arrange that for you. If you are planning your holiday in the peak months of July and August then I would not hire a car. You can order a taxi which will collect you from Villa Ruza with 10 minutes notice. You can also travel on the local 'Blue Line' bus which costs €1 per person for as far as you want to travel on that bus. There is a bus stop 100 meters from Villa Ruza, and you can pretty much get off where you want.
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Cancellation Policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available if you cancel thereafter

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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent
Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent is able to accommodate up to 6 guests. See all property details.
Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
Villa Ruza, Donja Lastva - House for Rent has 3 bedrooms available. See all property details.
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