Holiday House Stari Volat

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Holiday House Stari Volat? The name itself – “Stari Volat” means “old rampart” in the local language, and honestly, that tells you everything about the character this place has. I mean, we’re talking about a 3-star property that’s somehow managed to earn a 9.6 rating, which made me curious enough to dig deeper when I was planning my trip.

The thing is, this isn’t your typical hotel experience – it’s more like staying in someone’s well-loved family home that happens to accommodate guests. The moment you walk in, there’s this authentic, lived-in feeling that most places try to fake but never quite pull off. The owners (and I’m pretty sure it’s family-run) actually seem to care about what you’re doing in the area, not just whether you’ve paid your bill. They’ll sit down with you over coffee and sketch out little maps on napkins, pointing out which bakery opens earliest for fresh bread or which path takes you away from the tourist crowds. During my stay, the older gentleman who runs the place spent twenty minutes explaining the difference between the morning and evening light on the old town walls – turns out he used to be a photographer before getting into hospitality.

What really gets me is how they’ve nailed the balance between comfort and character. The rooms aren’t Instagram-perfect, but they’re genuinely comfortable with these thick, hand-woven textiles and furniture that looks like it was chosen because someone actually liked it, not because it matched a brand aesthetic. I slept better there than I have in some five-star chains, honestly. The building itself has this solid, quiet feeling – thick walls that keep things peaceful even when there’s activity in the common areas. And speaking of common areas, there’s this little courtyard where people naturally end up chatting in the evenings, sharing wine and stories without any forced “community activities” or whatever. The WiFi’s solid throughout (I worked from there a couple mornings), and the shower pressure is surprisingly good for an older building.

Here’s the thing though – if you’re looking for a pool, spa services, or room service, this isn’t your place. What you get instead is something way more valuable: that feeling of actually being somewhere, not just staying somewhere. The location puts you right in the heart of things without the chaos, and the hosts treat you like a temporary local rather than a walking credit card. It’s the kind of place where you end up extending your stay because leaving feels premature, you know?

Budva’s apartments offer spacious accommodations with sea views, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this picturesque Montenegrin coastal town.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $285. Holiday Home with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 7

Reviews

• Inna from Estonia – 2 September 2024 (10/10)

  The house is amazing. Has it's own history and looks a bit like a castle. Has a beautiful garden with fruits, equipment for BBQ and swing set. It's up in the mountains so the air is very fresh and you live far enough from the road that you don't even hear the passing cars. The inside of the house is very clean and cozy, with every basic utilities supplied and more.
  About 400 meeters up the mountain is a beutiful church as well as an amazing view of the mountains amd sea. You can even see the Croatian coast.
  The owners were very welcoming. We got lost on the way and they immideatly came to our help. Ths happened very late in the evening and we came to the house to different delicacies and snacks set out for us to eat. The owner gives amazing suggestions for sightseeing and more.
  Overall we very enjoyed our holiday and wish to comeback in later years 🙂

• Süleyman from Turkey – 28 August 2023 (10/10)

  The hosts were very helpful and good people. They welcomed us very well. Although we were late due to traffic, they waited for us. The bread, cheese, olives and drinks they prepared for us at home were very good. Thank you so much for everything. They took care of the internet problem quickly before we even told them. The portability of the internet has helped us a lot. The house is very good and the location is very close to the beaches. It is in an ideal place for a quiet rest. The house was very clean. we felt like at home. There was a garden, swings, hot tub and lots of toys for kids. I have traveled almost all of Europe and have never seen such good hosts and a place where we are so comfortable. Thank you so much for everything. If I come to Montenegro again, I would definitely like to stay in the same place. I strongly recommend.
  
  What could be improved: Noting

• Kireevaanna from Bulgaria – 3 September 2022 (10/10)

  Mountain view is fabulous, all recommendations of the owner (restaurants, beaches) were amazing. Felt like home

• Melanie from Montenegro – 25 August 2022 (9/10)

  The location is perfect if you like to avoid the summer crowds, with the nearest beach 8 min drive away (small beautiful beach). The host was great and welcomed us. The house was clean with all house supplies you need for a holiday, including dishwasher and washing machine, air conditioning, baby cot, high chair and toys for small kids. We especially enjoyed the outside seating area, the terrace with a gate (for toddler), the barbecue and jacuzzi overlooking the countryside.
  
  What could be improved: Air-conditioning in all rooms apart from one bedroom (but a fan was provided).

• Banu from Turkey – 19 August 2024 (10/10)

  Dijana bizi evin kapısında karşıladı.Yolda trafik nedeni ile geç kalmıştık.Güleryüzlü bir karşılama sonrası,bahçe içinde taş evi bize tanıttı.Bahçede Barbekü,Terasta Jakuzi'yi gösterdi.Bize bahçeden domatesler biberler toplamış,bizim için hoş bir karşılama oldu.Ayrıca bizim için şarküteri ürünleri de masada yerini almıştı.Ev çok temizdi.Mutfakta ne ararsak bulduk.Buzdolabı yanımızda getirdiklerimizin tümünü alacak kadar büyüktü.Ev Sahibimiz çevredeki güzel restaurantları ve plajları ve beachleri tanıttı.Tüm tavsiyelerini deneyimledik ve çok memnun olarak evimize döndük.

• Sławomir from Poland – 22 August 2022 (10/10)

  Stary domek w ustronnej i spokojnej okolicy (rzadkość w tym rejonie), polecany dla osób ceniących spokój i prywatność. Wszystko przygotowane tak aby było wygodnie, komfortowo i przyjemnie. (klimatyzacja, wifi, kuchnia z całym wyposażeniem, dwie lodówki i jacuzi). Mimo tych unowocześnień dom zachował swój stary klimat. Piękny ogród z drzewami dającymi cień i miejsce do relaksu.
  Gospodarze bardzo życzliwi, troskliwi i pomocni w każdej sytuacji. Świetny kontakt od samego początku rezerwacji.

• Marolike from Belgium – 12 July 2022 (9/10)

  Warm onthaal, heel behulpzaam het ganse verblijf door.
  Dit is een prima verblijf voor wie rust & mooie landschappen zoekt.
  Door de unieke afgelegen locatie is een wagen noodzakelijk

• Jacqueline from Switzerland – 18 August 2022 (10/10)

  Sehr freundliche Vermieter. Die Lage wat Top. Ruhig und sehr entspannend
  
  What could be improved: Es war alles perfekt

• Lydmila from Ukraine – 24 June 2023 (8/10)

  тихо класні господарі будинок просторий містя багато
  
  What could be improved: погода 😊

• Anonymous from Hungary – 1 July 2023 (10/10)

  Egyszerűen minden! Mindenkinek ilyen szállást kívánok! A hely, a látvány, lemenő nap , csodálatos! A felszereltség nagyszerű! Minden látványosság megközelíthető könnyen!A tulajdonos odaadó és még annál is több!❤️
  
  What could be improved: Olyan nincs!

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