Villa Lapis
Selca, Hvar
A fabulously secluded, uber-panoramic home set amidst an olive grove, Villa Lapis gazes out over vast swathes of Hvar’s Adriatic coastline. Its gorgeous, heatable pool inspires complete relaxation, with panoramic terraces and extensive grounds offering plenty of space for a carefree indoor-outdoor lifestyle. If you can tear yourself away from all that, a short drive will take you to a host of pristine beaches and the charming town of Stari Grad.
Villa Highlights
- Spectacular sea views
- Fabulous heatable pool
- Serene and private
- Walking distance to winery/restaurant
- Infrared sauna
- Top-of-the-range technology
Wondering what Villa Lapis is like when you’re there?
We know each of our villas inside out so can share the finer details and answer any questions.
The support of our team who have visited each villa personally to help you choose your perfect place
Local support to assist throughout your stay, with 24/7 emergency availability
The expertise of a dedicated pre-stay concierge to assist you with travel arrangements and logistics, and to plan a range of Experiences and in-villa services
A detailed guidebook to your villa and the surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, must-sees, and must-dos
Baby cot and high chair (provided upon request at no extra cost)
Welcome package
Exclusive use of the villa, the grounds, and the amenities
Croatian VAT, tourist taxes, utilities, wifi, linen, and towels
Mid-stay/weekly clean, linen change and towel change for stays of 8 nights or more
Featured
- Poolheatable
- Pet friendly
- Saunainfrared
- Terrace
- Table tennis
- Billiard table
- Private parkingfor 3 cars
- Air conditioningin all bedrooms & living area
Away, Assured.
When you book with Hvar Away, you are not only reserving a stay in one of the island’s most remarkable properties. You are securing your peace of mind.
1.Exceptional Villas
Every villa is handpicked and personally vetted to ensure it meets our standards.
Our team conducts quality checks before each arrival, and routine maintenance audits each year.
2.Absolute Service
We arrange every detail of your stay with the highest level of personalised attention.
Bespoke services and Experiences all booked through us. Our partners are renowned for unwavering dedication and reliability.
3.Local Assistance
We’re here on the island and offer 24/7 emergency support throughout your stay.
Our in-house team oversees property maintenance, so any issues can be swiftly resolved without delay.
In-villa chef
From a single private chef meal through to full catering for your stay.
Daily housekeeping service
Breakfast delivery & service
24/7 Hvar Away emergency local support
Vehicle rental
Pick up to be arranged at your port of choice, or delivered to the villa.
Pre-arrival grocery stocking
Grocery stocking during your stay
Pre-stay concierge
Hvar Away specialists to help plan your trip in advance, including travel logistics, itinerary planning, restaurant and Experience bookings, and in-villa services.
Full concierge during your stay
A dedicated concierge available to assist with restaurant reservations, taxis, activities, and any other requests during your stay.
Transfers
Driver
Masseur
Personal Trainer
Yoga instructor
INCLUDED
within your total stay price
ON REQUEST
with additional charge
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
INSIDE
Accommodation at Villa Lapis is spread over two floors. The outstanding contemporary design has been conceived to make the very most of the enchanting sea views and sunsets. Walls of sliding glass doors pull back to unite the indoor and outdoor areas in a seamless flow, and light floods in, tempered by gentle sea breezes. Quality fixtures, fittings and furnishings complement the architectural aesthetics and add to the overall feeling of laidback luxury and understated glamour.
The main entrance leads straight into the heart of the home, a generously proportioned open-concept communal space that is filled with light and a sensation of well-being. On the left, serving a dining table behind, is a sleek, well-equipped contemporary kitchen complete with a coffee machine, an ice maker, oven, microwave, oven, and wine refrigerator. The stylishly furnished living zone next to the dining area is replete with only the best tech: a 55” Samsung QLED TV, a Playstation 4, Starlink wifi, and an integrated sound system with Bowers & Wilkins speakers.
Two walls of fully extendible sliding glass doors open up to allow a frictionless flow out onto the terrace that runs along the entire façade of the villa, while at the same time bringing in the bewitching views of the Stari Grad Bay.
A staircase leads from near the living area, past the downstairs bathroom, up to the first floor, which is home to Lapis's sleeping quarters. The master bedroom features a king bed, a smart TV, and an en-suite bathroom with bathtub. The two secondary bedrooms boast glorious views out to sea, are also equipped with smart TVs, and share a dual-sink shower room. The first floor is also home to the integrated infrared sauna.
The staircase continues up to connect the first floor to the panoramic roof terrace, of which more below.
OUTSIDE
The main terrace runs along the entire façade of Villa Lapis, accessed directly from the open-plan communal area, and offers numerous possibilities for al fresco living. Loungers and beanbags envelop the splendid centre piece: the 29 square metre heatable pool from which swimmers may take in the glorious views out to sea.
Villa Lapis sits in grounds of 600 square metres that merge with the surrounding Dalmatian countryside. No matter where you are, the wonderful views of the Stari Grad Bay, with its sparkling blue waters and its hilly pine-forested shoreline are always present. On all sides, the gardens are delimited by handmade dry stone walls, providing a full sense of seclusion and privacy.
Finally, as mentioned above, the top floor of the villa is home to the well-shaded panoramic roof terrace from where the vistas are magical, not least in the early evening as the sun sets into the sea. This terrace is equipped with a Napoleon gas barbecue, a dining table for six, an outdoor Samsung TV, an independent sound system, and a bar, making it the perfect spot for long, lazy, sea-view lunches and convivial dinners under the stars. What more could you desire?
House Rules
Check-in from 3pm
Check-out by 10am
Children welcome
1-12 years
Infants welcome
0-1 year
Pets welcome
Subject to pet policy agreement
Events on request
Subject to event policy agreement and fee
No smoking indoors
Rental Terms
Payment Terms
30% non-refundable deposit required to secure booking. Remaining 70% due 60 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Days before check-in we acknowledge cancellation Cancellation fee (% of total accommodation cost) 60 days or more 30% 59–40 days 60% 39–30 days 75% 29 days or less 100% Damages Deposit
€500 damage deposit authorised card hold required 48 hours before check in, released after departure.
Read our full rental terms
2026
| 2026 | Nightly rate | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May - 31 May | €550 | 5 nights |
| 1 Jun - 4 Jul | €650 | 5 nights |
| 5 Jul - 12 Jul | €850 | 5 nights |
| 13 Jul - 2 Aug | €900 | 5 nights |
| 3 Aug - 22 Aug | €1000 | 5 nights |
| 23 Aug - 31 Aug | €800 | 5 nights |
| 1 Sep - 21 Sep | €700 | 5 nights |
| 22 Sep - 26 Oct | €550 | 5 nights |
- The living room sofa can be folded out into a double sofa bed (180cm) suitable for two teens/children.
- Exterior security cameras are present on the property.
- Note that construction noise is illegal in this region of Croatia from 1st June – 30th September. If you book outside of this time, i.e. in May or October, there is the possibility of construction noise impacting your stay.
- Restaurants and other establishments mentioned are subject to seasonal availability. Opening and closing dates are determined by the businesses themselves and may vary. Some venues may be closed outside the peak summer season. Please contact us for specific opening times of the local village amenities.
The Area
Villa Lapis is the last property in Selca, an almost-abandoned hamlet that sits in a wonderfully panoramic position above the Stari Grad bay, and just a 5-minute drive from the town of Stari Grad.
Stari Grad is the oldest town on Hvar and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe, founded by Greek colonists from Paros in 384 BC. Set deep within a sheltered bay on the island’s northern side, Stari Grad has long been shaped by agriculture, trade, and fishing. Its compact historic core is a tangle of narrow stone streets, small squares, and understated palazzos that reflect centuries of layered history, from Greek and Roman foundations to Venetian influences. Stari Grad has the relaxed air of a place that is comfortably lived-in, with a quiet confidence born from centuries of continuity. Everyday life carries on alongside the history here – market stalls set up beneath Renaissance façades, locals chatting over coffee in squares laid out by ancient Greeks – as if residing in a 2,400-year- old town is simply the norm.
This ancient town is an ideal base for exploring both culture and landscape. A UNESCO-listed heritage site, the Stari Grad Plain, begins just outside town, offering flat walking and cycling routes through vineyards, olive groves, and ancient dry-stone walls. Beaches such as Maslinica, Lanterna, and Bonj are within walking distance with many more in the underrated Stari Grad peninsula within reach by taxi boats. The town’s dining scene favours substance over spectacle, with family-run konobas and fish restaurants passed down over generations. Stari Grad is located next to the ferry port, making arrivals from Split that bit more straightforward.
Ferry ports
Hvar Town Port
Hvar Town Port
Stari Grad Port
Stari Grad Port
Jelsa Port
Jelsa Port
Towns
Hvar Town
Hvar Town
Stari Grad
Stari Grad
Jelsa
Jelsa
Where’s the closest...
Conveniences
Restaurant
Restaurant
Grocery store
Grocery store
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Beaches
Lanterna
Lanterna
Dubovica
Dubovica
Places of interest
Alavia restaurant
Alavia restaurant
Wine tasting
Wine tasting
Velo Grabje
Velo Grabje




































