Nives herself was really nice and helpful. Although we seemed to email back and forward about the same thing for a long time, not really getting anywhere (I told her we were arriving by bus from Split and she kept asking if we needed a lift from the airport) but as English isn't her firs lanuage and I don't speak Croatian I guess that was to be expected.

She had also emailed before we left to give us the address of the apartment, which was in the old town. We were travelling from Dubrovnik to Split to Hvar and then back to Dubrovnik again, staying with Nives on our second stint in Dubrovnik. So while we were there the first time we searched out the apartment so that we knew where we were going on our return. However, the day we were arriving I happened to check my emails (boring 4 hour bus journey from Split) and she had emailed with a different address! We got a taxi from the bus station as we didn't know where we were going and when we got there Nives was nowhere to be seen. We waited about 15mins til she finally arrived. Turns out she thought we were arriving later than we were and hadn't cleaned the room yet. She showed us to the room anyway and said she'd come back and clean it when we went out...but then kept coming in and out of the room as we were getting settled - I think she lives in the building too but we weren't too comfortable with her coming in and out.

The room was a bit basic and I didn't find the bed or the sofa particularly comfortable. We only stayed for a night and I don't think I'd have wanted to stay much longer, it could really do with sprucing up a bit. Saying all that, the location was absolutely amazing. We have a view of the old town and harbour and it was literally 30 seconds walk from the Ploce Gate. Theres also a great wee shop right below the apartment selling fresh bread, pastry etc.

The kitchen was really basic but I guess would be useful if you were staying longer than a few nights.

I didn't sleep very well at all - I'm not sure if it was because the sheets didn't appear clean or the strange howling noise that went on most of the night (no idea what it was).

Nives offered to take us to the airport that day for a really good price, about 10euros cheaper than a taxi which was really helpful. Her son ended up driving us and was really friendly and even stopped off a couple of times to let us take pictures of the old town.

All in all, Nives and her son were lovely but the room left a bit to be desired, even taking the amazing location into account and I wouldn't stay here again.

I booked Nives's Apartment online from Australia. Nives's arranged for her son to pick us up at the airport. He had another plane to meet so arranged for us to catch the bus into town where Nive would be there to meet us. Nives's Apartments are in the Old Town - the only place to stay. We were given the Attic apartment which was just lovely with views. As we were winging it from Dubrovnik to Split, Nives was extremely helpful with organising our next stop accommodation and ideas of where to go and what to see. So grateful for all her help and hospitality. Thank you Nives it was a pleasure to meet you.
Regards
Aussie Mum & Daughter.

A friend and I checked into one of Nives's apartments having arrived in town in the middle of the low season. We couldn't have been happier with the welcome we received from our host who was eager to make us feel at home and offered a range of suggestions (trips, restaurants...) for our five days in the area. The apartment is clean, and appears to be newly renovated; the location is stunning, with views looking out to the Adriatic on all sides. There is a supermarket and a bakery in the building and a cafe across the street. The gate into the old town is 50m from the apartment.

Nives was generous to upgrade us to the attic room which has great views. Open the windows to sleep if you can, cos the sounds of waves will get you smiling as you go to sleep.

The location is great, with a supermarket,bakery and laundromat very nearby. Pop by the bakery downstairs at 630 am to get their fresh bakes, especially the nutella soft rolls. The laundromat is newly opened with very new equipment and comfortable environment.