The particularities of fishing houses, isolated houses ...
These houses are in an environment of nature, often on islands, in a quiet setting for a vacation away from mass tourism.These are atypical houses, the old fisherman's houses converted simply, with specificities to know and a responsible behavior to adopt. Most of these atypical rentals are concerned, any other features will be written in the description of the rental.
1 / They are not connected to the electricity supply or water.
The water comes from a cistern and it should be consumed in moderation; in most cases it is not drinkable.To drink, you can buy bottles of water before leaving (cost about 2 € for 6 liters) and eventually restock at the boatmarket if the location of the house is served. No problem for boiled water (coffee, tea, herbal tea).
Electricity is provided by solar panels or generators that produce12v. It is sufficient for a measured use; an adapter can charge small electronic devices such as mobile phones, cameras, etc.
No TV, no electric household appliances like coffee maker, toaster or microwave.
The stove and refrigerator run on gas.
The telephone network for mobile phones is available in most locations.
2 /Access is often by private boat, provided by the owner. He organizes the transfers rotating and this causes constraints: generally they are on Saturday in high season, departures from the mainland are in the morning usually before 10 am and returns from home early in the afternoon.
If you come by car, it will remain on the private parking provided by the owner.
3 / Supply: for houses accessible only by boat, you do your shopping before boarding. Depending on location, a marketboat runs regularly in the islands (this is the case for the Kornati archipelago) and you can buy commodity, bread, fruits and vegetables etc. His passing frequency: every 2 days in high season and 2 times a week in low season, not in winter. In some places there is a small restaurant with typical local products.
These generalities are about fisherman houses but also some semi isolated houses or houses away from the village as among others: Theo or Paradise on the island of Korcula, Zana or Bellevueon the island of Brac, Petar on the island Hvar...
We propose you a varied choice of rentals for a quiet holiday in the middle of the nature.