... of sending money to an unknown recipient but a bank transfer is essentially that too. I felt comfortable so went ahead (I had found the apartment listed on holiday rentals website which is one I've used before for apartment rentals and feel it does give an element of guarantee ... more

... who are looking for apartment holiday rentals. Dubrovnik Apartment Source (http://www.dubrovnikapartmentsource.com/home) has a great website. It's easy to search and navigate. There are plenty of photos and the rates were per night, not per person--which is hard to find these days. We found their ... more

... confused about the hotel and vacation-rental listings. Most of the top-rated hotels appear to be apartments in private homes. Then what does that make the vacation rentals? And there are so many! How to decide? We're a family of three with a 9-month-old baby, coming ... more

... good question about hotel and vacation rentals. Thanks to your post they change now and make real selection and they remove privat accommodation from hotel. There are also one more mistake by vacation rentals and this is that "Dubrovnik Sun Gardens" don't belong there,is belong to hotel !!! We ... more

If you check the DBV vacation rental sites you may notice that the prices drop down after the end of September. I believe it may be considered as the end of the high season. ... more

Still I would vote for the whole package - comfort+view+location. It is very sad moment to return to your vacation rental (after an excitement day - whatever) and feel in a cheap dormitory instead of comfy and relaxing place. ... more

To me the apt look like typical representative of former soviet flats, a bit run down and a bit basic. IMO smth with a sea view would be much better as a vacation rental. But still if you are happy with the price etc.... the decision is yours only. ... more

... also have a feeling that it`s a bit early to expect this year reviews as the season just only began. By the way the pics on TA do not have interior look at all, only exterior ones.. IMO not enough to make an opinion about the articular vacation rental ... more

... photo copy OK) # lease agreement/ contract ------------ Payment upon agreement - directly to owner`s account, cash, whatever? But I never did vacation rental in Europe (Croatia is not EU, I know), yet still geographically...... So what shall I ask from the person who offers me his/ her property as summer rental ... more