Bruška · Dalmatian hinterland
A stone hideaway under the Dalmatian sun
Two traditional stone houses, a private pool and 1,600 m² of walled-in peace, an easy drive from Zadar, the beaches and four national parks.
The estate
Two stone houses, one Dalmatian story
Vila Irena is made of two traditional Dalmatian stone houses on a fully fenced 1,600 m² estate. Inside, stone and wood are combined with care to keep the spirit of old Dalmatia: 90 m² of living space with two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms.
Outside, the day belongs to the seasonal 32 m² pool, the sun loungers, the children's playground and a large covered barbecue with its own outdoor dining table. Dry stone walls, olive trees and an organic garden surround it all, reserved exclusively for guests.
Your hosts live next door and guard your privacy, though they are famous for another habit: welcoming guests with homegrown fruit, fresh eggs and vegetables from their own garden.
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Amenities
Everything a slow summer needs
Water & outdoor life
Pool, grill and room to play — days spent outside.
Private 32 m² pool
Seasonal, open April through October, with sun loungers.
Covered barbecue
A large grill area with its own outdoor dining table.
Children's playground
A safe, fenced place for kids to roam free.
The home
Everything for a comfortable stay indoors.
Full kitchen
Fully equipped, with dishwasher and everything for home cooking.
Air conditioning
Cool rooms after a day in the Dalmatian sun.
Wi-Fi
Reliable internet across the estate.
Free parking
Private parking inside the fenced property.
For the family
Ready for little ones and four-legged guests.
Pets welcome
Your four-legged family travels with you.
Family ready
Baby crib and high chair included, washer on site.
Guest stories
Rated 5.0 by the people who stayed
Based on 23 Airbnb reviews · Guest favourite
Airbnb ↗It was even more beautiful than the photos. Everything is arranged with so much love, very clean and comfortable. The hosts were incredibly warm, and the barbecue evening they organised for us was special. If you are looking for a calm, relaxing family holiday, this is the place.
The owners were very kind. On arrival a tray full of small sandwiches was waiting for us. The pool is clean and invites you to swim at any time, and the covered barbecue area with its big dining table impressed us most. We would choose Bruška again.
Where you'll be
The quiet side of Dalmatia
Bruška sits in the Zadar hinterland, between dry stone walls and olive groves, far from the coastal crowds yet close enough for a swim. The beaches of Zadar, the islands and four national parks are all within an easy drive.
Nearby
Asseria
~15 minThe quiet ruins of a Roman city, just down the road near Benkovac.
Kličevica waterfalls
~15 minA hidden river canyon with waterfalls for hot summer days.
Bruška–Medviđa heritage road
~5 minA themed walking road through the traditions of the hinterland.
Benkovac market
~15 minAn authentic Dalmatian market morning, the way it used to be.
National parks
from 35 minKrka, Plitvice, Paklenica and Kornati, all reachable as day trips.
Zadar & the coast
~40 minRoman forum, the Sea Organ and the beaches of the riviera.
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Pick your dates, send an inquiry, and your host will confirm personally by email, usually within a few hours. No online payment, no booking fees.
June 2026
July 2026
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Good to know
Questions guests ask
Check-in is between 15:00 and 23:00, check-out by 10:00. If you need different times, mention it in your inquiry and we will do our best.
The 32 m² pool is seasonal and open from 1 April to 31 October.
Yes, pets are welcome. Just let us know in your inquiry who is coming along.
You send an inquiry with your dates, and your host confirms availability and payment details personally by email. There is no online payment on this website and no booking fees.
No — the calendar is just for choosing your dates. Every inquiry is confirmed personally by the host before anything is final.
Bruška is in the Zadar hinterland, easiest to reach by car. Zadar airport is about a 40-minute drive, and we will send exact directions with your confirmation. Airport transfers and trips can be arranged on request.