Villa Argola and the Podstrana area are just beautiful. Everything was better than expected! The house was stunning, beautifully decorated, well stocked, and exceeded my expectations. The Podstrana area is perfect for families, and this was the ideal house for our group.
We are two families with 5 kids ages 2-11--one coming from America and one from Germany. The play area, pool, trampoline, and table tennis ensured they were always entertained. The house is There is a lovely beach just at the bottom of the hill with lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent, a water bounce house to play on, many waterfront cafes, and nearby grocery stores. The walk up and down the hill is steep but manageable. It is best to have a car for big grocery runs or day trips.
I also recommend talking to Paulo about booking boat trips with his friend Captain Drago. We went two different days to different islands and cities on a private boat and it was amazing. Paulo also rents jet skis and has a beautiful restaurant. I've been all over the world and I think Croatia is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever seen. The coast is just magical, the color of the water is unbelievable, and this villa is the perfect perch to take it all in.
One tip for travelers to the Split area: There can be a lot of traffic on the coastal highway going into Split and heading to the airport. Be sure to leave early if you have a flight or tour just in case!