Captain Niko's House Apt 1 within large renovated house with spacious courtyard

Located in the very center of Jelsa, this century-old property of Jelsa’s famed captains consists of two newly renovated adjoining houses, both accessed through a large courtyard. The magnificent spacious courtyard, a hidden gem of the property is the essence of true Mediterranean living: outdoor living with full privacy in the most centrally located property.
Surrounded by exceptional cultural and historical heritage, the property full of character offers a special holiday.

Apartment # 1 (ideally for 2, max 4) consists of a fully equipped kitchen with bedroom, living and dining area, bathroom (shower + WC), and half-bathroom (additional WC and washbasin). The air-conditioned apartment is accessed by a staircase through the 70m2 courtyard that is dominated by one of the oldest bougainvilleas on the island.
The spacious bedroom has a large double bed (160 x 200) and a beautiful antique wardrobe and dresser. In the living area, there is a double sofa bed, TV, dining table, and chairs.

Free WiFi is available.

The 5m long apartment terrace above the inner courtyard provides peace and privacy. Both the terrace and courtyard are used by guests in Apartment # 1.


The Sea has been an inseparable part of our ancestor's lives – a vocation, devotion, and inspiration that can still be felt in every corner of the house. Appreciating it ourselves too, the house has been renovated with great care and attention for every detail.

Please note that both apartments share the same entrance and passage through the courtyard. The courtyard is used by guests in Apartment 1 while the rooftop terrace is used by guests from Apartment 2.
Apartment 1 and 2 can be also rented together by the same party.

Getting around: While staying on the island, don’t miss Hvar, the town of exceptional monumental heritage, and if you’re looking for more dynamic evenings, it’s best to be there when the night falls.
For those who wish to discover the beauties of Hvar Island, in Jelsa, you can rent a car, bicycle, or small boat.
Local buses also operate to Hvar Town, Stari Grad, and Vrboska daily.

From Jelsa, you can easily visit Brac Island in a day: there are daily excursions by boat (a 60 min ride) to Bol where you can spend the whole day at the well-known Zlatni rat beach.

Owing to its perfect central location, the apartment is equally suitable in the low season when the town is quieter, and the favorable climate of the island offers you a possibility to discover the nearby villages, either driving or walking through the rich vegetation along the vineyards that yield the island's well-known wines, olive groves, and fields with a multitude of medicinal herbs.

Arriving in Jelsa: The nearest airport is Split with a shuttle service from the airport to Split harbor (30 km). The bus stops near the Jadrolinija ticket office where you can buy tickets either for the catamaran to Jelsa (via Bol) 2hrs or for the passenger/car ferry (2hrs) to Stari Grad and then continue by direct local bus to Jelsa (20 min). We do advise buying the catamaran/ferry tickets in advance online.
If you would like a taxi collection from Stari Grad this can be arranged.

The sound of the church bells can hardly be heard as all windows have double glazing. Still, this could be an issue for light sleepers.