Wake up to the sound of Adriatic waves. Not as a metaphor — literally. From the bedrooms of this single-story house in Mudri Dolac, the sea is fifty meters away, close enough that you catch the salt air through an open window before you've even had your first coffee. That's the daily reality this property delivers, tucked into a quiet dead-end lane on Hvar Island where the only traffic is the occasional neighbour walking their dog toward the shore.
Mudri Dolac sits on the southern coast of Hvar, away from the summer crowds that pack Hvar Town's Pjaca square in July. It's a small coastal settlement — the kind of place where locals still fish off the rocks in the morning and the water is clear enough to see the bottom at three metres depth. The nearest beach is a short barefoot walk from the front gate. For buyers who've spent years dreaming about a second home in Croatia, this corner of Split-Dalmatia is the real thing, not a polished resort product.
The house itself was built in the early 1970s, and it shows its character without apology. Over the decades it's been steadily renovated and maintained — this isn't a project that needs a year of work before you can enjoy it. It's in good condition right now, currently operating as a successful tourist rental, which means it's already guest-ready and generating income. Two completely separate residential units sit under one roof, and that configuration is genuinely useful whether you're thinking about this as a family holiday home, a pure investment, or some combination of both.
The larger unit is a three-bedroom apartment with its own private terrace, a defined yard space, and a dedicated secure parking spot. In high season on Hvar, parking is worth its weight in gold — the island gets flooded with visitors from late June through August and street parking near the coast disappears fast. The second unit is a one-bedroom apartment, self-contained, with its own parking as well. Both units function independently, so you could live in one while renting the other, rent both during peak season, or host family and friends in genuine privacy without anyone sharing a hallway.
The total living space across the property is 104 square metres, spread intelligently across a single storey. There's also a practical storage room — essential when you're managing a rental property and need somewhere to keep linen, equipment, and maintenance supplies out of guests' sight. The landscaped green yard wraps around the building, mature pines filtering the afternoon sun and keeping the whole plot cool even in the height of August, when temperatures on Hvar regularly climb past 30°C.
Hvar Island runs on lavender, wine, and sunshine — sometimes literally. The island is one of the sunniest places in Europe, clocking around 2,700 hours of sunlight per year, and the lavender fields in the interior plateau near Velo Grablje bloom purple every June. The local Plavac Mali grape produces wines you'll find at family-run konobas from Stari Grad to Jelsa — sit down at a wooden table under a vine pergola and order grilled fish caught that morning alongside a carafe of house wine, and you'll understand why people come back to this island year after year.
Stari Grad, about 25 kilometres from Mudri Dolac, holds UNESCO World Heritage status for its ancient Greek agricultural plain — the Stari Grad Plain has been continuously farmed since the 4th century BC and the olive groves and dry-stone walls haven't changed much since. The town itself has a beautiful Venetian harbour, the Tvrdalj castle of the Renaissance poet Hanibal Lucić, and a quieter, more literary atmosphere than Hvar Town's yacht-party scene. Both have their appeal depending on the evening.
Getting to Hvar is easier than many buyers assume. Split Airport receives direct flights from London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Vienna, and dozens of other European cities, particularly from April through October. From Split, the catamaran to Hvar Town runs multiple times daily and takes about an hour. Car ferries connect Drvenik on the mainland to Sućuraj on the eastern tip of the island, useful if you're driving. Once on the island, a car gives you access to everything — the south-facing beaches of Dubovica and Zaraće, the famous Pakleni Islands just offshore from Hvar Town, and the long Dalmatian hinterland roads lined with rosemary and wild sage.
For investors, the numbers make sense. Hvar consistently ranks among Croatia's top tourist destinations, and the demand for quality private accommodation in quieter village settings has grown substantially as travellers seek alternatives to hotel blocks. A well-positioned property like this one, already operating in the rental market, with two independent units fifty metres from the water, can realistically generate strong rental income during a peak season that stretches from May through September. Croatia's accession to the Schengen Area and the Eurozone in early 2023 also simplified things considerably for EU buyers — property transactions now happen in euros, eliminating exchange rate complexity at the point of purchase.
International buyers should factor in the Croatian property acquisition process, which involves a notary-certified purchase agreement and registration with the land registry. EU citizens can purchase freely; non-EU buyers should confirm current regulations with a local attorney. A Croatian property attorney is worth engaging early — they'll review the title deed, confirm there are no encumbrances, and guide you through the OIB tax number you'll need as a foreign buyer.
Key features of this Hvar Island holiday home:
- Four bedrooms across two fully independent apartments
- Three bathrooms total
- 104 square metres of living space across a single storey
- Positioned in the second row from the sea, approximately 50 metres from the shore
- Quiet dead-end street in the coastal settlement of Mudri Dolac
- Currently operating as an active tourist rental with established income
- Private terrace and landscaped yard with mature pine trees
- Two separate secure parking spaces
- Practical storage room for rental management or personal use
- Located in Split-Dalmatia County, Hvar Island, Croatia
- Property in good, well-maintained condition — no major renovation required
- Priced at €340,000 with dual-income potential
- Within an hour of Split Airport via catamaran
- Access to some of the clearest Adriatic water on the Croatian coast
- Strong rental market underpinned by Hvar's year-round tourism profile
This is a rare find — a properly maintained, income-producing coastal house on one of the Adriatic's most sought-after islands, at a price point that still makes sense. Properties this close to the water in Hvar don't sit on the market long. If you're seriously considering a vacation home in Croatia or expanding your European property portfolio, this one deserves a real conversation.
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange a viewing or to request the full rental income figures and property documentation. The team can connect you with local legal and translation support to make the purchase process straightforward from wherever you're based.
