9 Reasons Guests Choose Hvar Away

Why travel with us?

Simply because we do things differently.

Although some of our villas can be found on other websites, our service is exclusive to our guests. This is why we have created such a different approach that sets us apart from others. We know that your holiday is more than just where you stay, it’s the full experience from the moment you start looking to after you depart.

Here are nine reasons guests choose to stay with Hvar Away.

1.Inspected homes

Each villa in our collection is vetted by us personally. No property enters the collection until co-founders Elisha and Matt have seen it for themselves! The homes we select are top of their class in terms of quality, design, location, character, and amenities – all in value alignment with their price.

Numerous agencies list properties on their websites without ever setting foot in them. Some now use AI algorithms to vet properties. Our approach is very different. To us, seeing and feeling our villas in person is indispensable. How else could we extend a wholehearted welcome to our guests with confidence?

2.Exclusive villas

Some of our villas are exclusively available with us, so you won’t find them through any other companies. This means we are the only key-holder to some of the island’s most iconic and sought-after villas.

3.Quality is our priority

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.

Quality has always been the core of everything we do. By keeping our portfolio relatively small, we are able to take a hands-on approach to quality assurance. Our team conducts comprehensive annual audits at each villa, and quality checks before every arrival. We work closely with our villa owners and their staff to make sure every stay not only meets expectations, but surpasses them.

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Exclusive Villa Lapis in Selca

4.On-island support

Staying with Hvar Away also means local support is available 24/7. Our co-founder Matt, a highly experienced tradesman, personally oversees all maintenance across the portfolio, so any issues can be swiftly resolved without delay. He’s just a call or message away throughout your stay.

Many of our villa owners have their own excellent caretakers, but Matt is always on standby as extra backup whenever it’s needed. We’re completely committed to keeping your holiday relaxed and worry-free from start to finish.

5.“Foreigners turned locals”

We fell in love with Hvar at first sight and moved here permanently just six months later. The island is small and, having lived here as expats since 2020, we’ve explored every corner. Our expertise combines local knowledge with a global perspective; we see Hvar through the lens of our travels across the world. We know exactly what sets this island apart and where to find its best-kept secrets.

When you book with Hvar Away, you’re entrusting your holiday to people who have real, firsthand experience of every place we recommend. We consider ourselves locals and our sole purpose is to make sure you experience the very best Hvar has to offer.

We love sharing our knowledge and encourage you to lean on us fully. We can arrange every detail of your stay with truly personalised attention and endless resourcefulness. And when you arrive at your villa, one of us – Elisha, Matt, or a member of our team – will always be there in person to welcome you.

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6.Enriching Experiences

We consider ourselves far more than a villa rental company. Our aim is to craft dream holidays people talk about for years.

That’s why every one of our guests have exclusive booking access to our curated Experiences. These enrichments are designed to transform a good villa experience into one to remember forever, covering the perfectly practical (car hire and private transfers) to the truly magical: private yacht days on the Adriatic, helicopter transfers, guided tours led by locals, cooking classes, hilltop sunset dinners, wine tastings hosted by the winemakers, in-villa wellness sessions, and much more.

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Hvar Away co-founder, Matt
Hvar Away co-founder, Matt

7.Our Beyond collection

When only the best will do, take a step Beyond. These luxury villas represent the crème de la crème of our portfolio, considered the most iconic on Hvar. Luxury can mean different things to different people, but each of our Beyond villas offers something that sets it apart from the already exacting standards of our other villas. It could be sophisticated and chic interiors, an irresistible infinity pool with far-reaching views, top-tier amenities, a heavenly setting – or in most cases, a captivating combination of these elements.

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8.Tailored to you

Every traveller is different, therefore what it takes to create an unforgettable holiday for you will be individual, and the same holds true for each member of your group. That’s why we never do generic package holidays. Instead, we listen closely and build your stay around the expectations of everyone in your group.

Picture arriving at your villa to a curated hamper of the finest local produce and wines from the island’s premium vineyards, or the luxury of a private chef preparing a gourmet meal while you unwind by the pool. Perhaps a surprise birthday cake, a perfectly planned proposal at sea as the sun sets, or a saxophonist playing during your celebration meal. Just tell us your ideas (big or small), and we'll bring it to life.

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9.The best of both

We believe your holiday starts the moment you begin searching for your perfect villa. That’s why we blend the instant ease of the best global booking platforms with the warm, personal care of a true local team.

Our website gives you real-time availability calendars and secure online payments, so you can reserve your ideal villa as soon as you find it, day or night, no matter where you are in the world. Yet technology never replaces people: we’re always here for a call or message whenever you want to talk.

At the core of our philosophy lies an unwavering commitment to exceptional service, ensuring every aspect of your booking journey is built around effortless convenience and personalised attention. With Hvar Away, you really do get the best of both worlds.

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Stay Beyond at Villa Verde in Hvar Town
Paul C.Stayed October 2025 at Luma Hvar

We recently stayed at two villas on Hvar, Luce di Mare and Luma Hvar. Both were ideally located right on the beautiful seafront in Ivan Dolic, and very well-equipped. They thought of everything! The support we received…

Mike A.Stayed September 2025 at Villa Azzurro

We had an incredible family vacation at Villa Azzurro with my adult daughter & boyfriend and my 88-90 year old parents. It was 5 stars throughout. Elisha was super responsive and expertly coordinated our trip; reserving…

Bob C.Stayed September 2025 at Villa Verde

We recently returned from a holiday in Croatia, specificly the city of Split and the island of Hvar. We had the help and guidance of Hvar Away and Elisha. The home(Villa Verde) and the service was outstanding. Elisha had…

Ambra P. C.Stayed August 2025 at The Glass Tree House

We had the most wonderful experience with Hvar Away. From the very beginning, Elisha was incredibly helpful, not only in finding us the perfect house to rent for our family of six, but also in making sure our stay on the…

Louise L.Stayed August 2025 at Villa Estelle

What an incredible, high end experience booking our wonderful Villa Estelle through Hvar Away! I just knew we were going to be so well looked after the minute I reached out to Elisha to ask questions about some villas.…

Chris M.Stayed August 2025 at Villa Dvor Ardito

Just a few weeks before our trip, we stumbled across Hvar Away and made a last-minute decision to rent Villa Dvor Ardito in the charming village of Pitve. Thank goodness we did! Elisha was organized, professional and…

Aryn D. L.Stayed July 2025 at Villa Eola

Hvar Away meet and exceeded my expectation! Elisha was so helpful in giving me information about the island and booking restaurants and excursions for us. Villa Eola was absolutely breathtaking and pristine. We…

Jen S.Stayed May 2025 at Villa Azzurro

My Husband & I took my parents on a 3 Country tour with the highlight being Croatia to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary as well as their 80th & 81st birthdays. None of us had been before, so I started researching…

Shawn R.Stayed May 2025 at Villas Dvor Quattro

From beginning to end, and all the way through, our trip to Hvar was made extraordinary by Elisha and all of the supporting partners at Hvar Away. The communication, the excursions and detailed arrangements, the villas,…

Jenni B.Stayed September 2024 at La Villa Bleue

The villa made our holiday but Hvar Away made our experience. The team are there purely to make your holiday the best it can be. No task or ask is too much! From day one of booking the villa the experience started,…

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Traditional agencies

  • Non-vetted homes, or one initial viewing with no follow ups or supportNon-vetted homes, or one initial viewing with no ongoing follow ups or support
  • No synced calendars
  • Slow email booking process
  • International bank transfersInternational bank transfers only
  • Provide third party contacts for extras like chefs, boat trips, and car rental
  • No local support, rely on hosts to fix any issues
  • Personally inspected homes with multiple annual quality checksPersonally inspected homes with multiple quality checks throughout the year
  • Live availabilityInstant synced availability
  • Fast online reservations
  • Secure card payments
  • Experiences and services all booked with us via your conciergeExperiences and services all booked with us via your dedicated concierge
  • 24/7 on-island support team ready to assist

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