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  • Exceptional villas

    A benchmark of quality, each of our villas is handpicked and personally vetted by our team.

  • Absolute service

    From finding your perfect villa to arranging every extra, our sole purpose is an extraordinary stay.

  • Local assistance

    We’re here on the island and our local team is always on hand to support you during your stay.

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The island of Hvar

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Hvar Away founders Elisha and Matt moved to Hvar in 2020, having visited only once before. They set out to build a life on this small island by helping other visitors experience its true magic. Today, their shared belief is that the best way of discovering special places is through those who call it home.

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We value your precious holiday time entrusted to us

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
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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Hvar Travel Planning

Things to do in Hvar, Croatia: The complete travel guide

Updated on November 6, 2025
The village of Pitve on Hvar Island

You have a Mediterranean vacation on your mind, and you’ve heard good things about Hvar. Maybe you even visited long, long ago – for a wedding, yacht week, or a family holiday. But you are not quite sure how it all works... Is Hvar a city? Or the entire island?

Updated on November 21, 2025
Hidden beach on Hvar island

Hvar's 270 kilometres of pristine coastline rivals that of any tropical paradise. From the dramatic cliffs of the secluded southern coast to the crystalline turquoise waters of the Pakleni Islands, Hvar's beaches offer an extraordinary diversity of experiences. This journal will help you find the best spots for whatever you’re seeking: total tranquillity, family fun, a party atmosphere, or something in between.

Updated on December 1, 2025
Croatia Vacation The Ultimate Guide 2026

Let us take you through the essentials to know when planning a trip to this enchanting country in 2026, alongside an itinerary that travels through the most popular destinations, with our recommendations and travel tips.

Updated on November 26, 2025

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View from Španjola fortress in Hvar town during summer

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Hvar Town

Stari Grad centre in the morning

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Stari Grad

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Jelsa

Vrboska bridge over trubbled waters

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Vrboska

Malo Grablje, abandoned village on Hvar Island, Croatia

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Malo Grablje

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Villa Dvor Ardito

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