A warm welcome, a home-made drink of Maraska, and we felt like we had known Ileana for years! The apartment is about a 10 minute bus ride or a 30-40 minute walk from the old town but it is an easy walk and the quietness of the neighbourhood makes up for being a little out of town. Our balcony view was lovely - the sunset was perfect - and the apartment was spotlessly clean with a nice-sized shower and a good, firm mattress. After being ripped off by a taxi driver to get there, Ileana made sure we had good service getting back to the bus depot - cost us less than half with her help! (The map on the web site shows the local bus stop not the city bus station which is 6 or 7 km away.) We ended out visit with a farewell drink under the fig - at 9 in the morning it was a great way to start our day and to end our visit to Zadar.

Super place to stay at a super price! We rented apartment A6 for two nights in September at 50 EUR per night. It has two double beds and two bathrooms. The balcony has a view over the rooftops to the ocean, but it was too hot outside in the afternoon while we were there to use it. Lots of room and immaculately clean. Ileana Kolanovic is extremely helpful and welcoming. She will treat you to drink when you arrive and will tell you everything you need to know about how to get around, use the Internet, etc. The beds are quite firm—OK for me but my partner found them a little too hard. There is a fridge and a stovetop as well as tea and coffee makers, but no microwave. If you have a car, this place is ideal, less so if you’re on foot. However, cabs are pretty economical here (30-40 KN to the town or bus station). You can also get to and from town by bus and Ileana will tell you how and furnish a map. However, it’s about half a km to the bus stop. To us, this was a minor inconvenience compared to the comfort and the value for the money.

Myself and my partner stayed here for just 2 nights earlier this month. We were welcomed with open arms, some homemade alcohol and a cigarette... what more could you ask for? The room itself was superb (air con, kitchen, tv, lovely balcony view). And our lovely host Ilena was so helpful throughout our stay! I highly recommend staying here! :) Thanks. Mike and Amy

My first visit to Croatia and a most hospitable welcome from Ilena.
I stayed here 4 nights. Its on the edge of town but this is not a problem as most accomodation is around this area..Its a quiet residential area within a short stroll to the bus route. I walked (strolled) to Zadar old town taking in the marinas and general wonderful views. One coffee stop took me 1 hour to the sea organ. On the bus will take 20 mins, inc walking to the stop. Ilena will provide you with bus details.
Wonderful welcome and friendliness from Ilena, spacious rooms, comfortable sleep and stay.
Great restaurant nearby, Pizzeria Sime. Recommended.
Take airport shuttle bus to the main bus station and approx 45 kuna max to Petra.
Take a bus to Nin for a day out.