Bobinac Garden Apartments Your perfect holiday in Stara Novalja. Apartment Romana and Apartment Teja.
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Bobinac Garden Apartments

On the quiet side of Stara Novalja, two minutes from the sea. Built by hand, kept by family.

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The garden

The place itself,
not a feature of it.

A Dalmatian cottage garden built by hand over many summers. Fishing nets on the walls, lavender in bloom, terracotta pots, a bright yellow door.

Quiet corners to sit, shared with whoever's here. Both apartments open onto it.

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The apartments

Two apartments,
each with its own entrance.

Same garden, same parking, same five-guest layout. Pick by what you'd rather wake up to: ground-floor garden, or first-floor terrace.

Ground floor · right side

Apartment Romana

Right side of the garden, with its own porch onto the dining area. Step out and you're already among the lavender. Pets welcome after a quick chat.

5 guests
3 bedrooms · 4 beds
1 bathroom
Pets OK
Amenities
KitchenBBQ grillOutdoor diningWi-FiAir conditioningFree parkingSmart TVWasher
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From €100 a night

First floor · left side

Apartment Teja

Up the stairs on the left, with a terrace looking down into the garden. Mornings catch the light first. Stairs only, so not for pets.

5 guests
3 bedrooms · 4 beds
1 bathroom
Garden view
Amenities
KitchenBBQ grillOutdoor diningWi-FiAir conditioningFree parkingTVWasher
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From €80 a night

The area

Stara Novalja is the quiet side of Pag.

Just over a small hill from Novalja, the feel of the place changes. Where Pag is typically rocky and stark, our side is green and quiet.

Families come back year after year. Couples come for the slower pace. There's a local bakery and a convenience store within walking distance.

Vrtlići 14
53291 Stara Novalja, Croatia
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800 m
Planjka beach
sandy, walkable along the promenade
50 m
Public path to the sea
rare here, directly across from us
3 km
Seaside promenade
Planjka to Uljak Port, end with a coffee
5 min
Konoba Toni
konoba dinner, walking distance
10 min
Zrće
nearby but the noise stays there
1 hr
Zadar airport
by car, off the bridge
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Guests

Quiet praise from the people who stayed.

4.7
average rating
9 languages Czech, German, English, French, Hungarian…

Verified Airbnb reviews from 2017 to 2025, on our previous listings. About these reviews →

Apt. Romana

Very nice hosts — they greeted us every day with a smile and were so accommodating with all our questions. The apartment is near the beach, in a quiet part of town. We used the kitchen and terrace a lot for our meals. Everything was in perfect order. Thank you.

Michaela
July 2025
Apt. Romana

A wonderful holiday has come to an end! It was a beautiful stay with such attentive hosts (Miroslav and family) who always had an ear for us, no matter what we asked. He even handled the communication for us when booking a trial dive for my granddaughter. As helpful as anyone could hope for. If we ever come back to Croatia, we already know where we'll be staying 😉 Happy to come back any time — we really enjoyed our time here. Thank you for the lovely stay 🙏

Roswitha
September 2022
Apt. Romana

A lovely place to stay. Especially if you're heading to Sonus festival!

Yaniv
August 2025
Apt. Romana

A fantastic place for families with kids and sandy beaches. A beautiful apartment with everything you need — for living, for going to the beach, for cooking and eating. The hosts are fantastic. We felt like we were on holiday with family. The neighbourhood is peaceful and quiet, and the locals are really friendly. Being close to the beaches is wonderful. Our host Romana is fantastic — so kind, always smiling, and incredibly helpful. We recommend this place with all our hearts. It's truly worth it.

Ewa
July 2024
Apt. Romana

The hosts are really lovely, always available for any need or question. The apartment was stocked with everything you'd need — and then some.

Matteo
July 2023
Apt. Romana

Everything was absolutely brilliant, excellent accommodation — I recommend it to everyone. The host even speaks Hungarian!

Gergő
August 2025
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Good to know

Quick answers,
before you book.

Anything we missed? Message us on Airbnb when you book and we'll come back to you the same day.

How close is the sea?
About 50 meters. There's a public path to the sea directly across the road from us, which is rare here. Most beaches involve a longer walk around private properties. Planjka, the main sandy beach, is roughly a 10-minute walk along the seaside promenade.
Is parking included?
Yes. Each apartment gets one free parking spot on the property, in an enclosed area in front of the apartments. If you're coming with two cars, let us know and we'll try to arrange a second spot, but we can't guarantee it.
Apartment Romana or Apartment Teja: which should I pick?
Both sleep five guests in the same layout (three bedrooms, four beds, one bathroom) and share the same garden, parking, and amenities. Romana is on the ground floor with a porch opening into the garden, and pets are welcome there. Teja is on the first floor, reached by stairs, with a terrace looking down into the garden. If you have a pet or want flat access, choose Romana. If you want morning light and a view from above, choose Teja.
Are pets welcome?
Yes, in Apartment Romana, after a quick chat with us. We love pets but we do ask that they're calm and won't damage the property. Pets stay inside the apartment, not on the terrace or in the garden. Apartment Teja does not allow pets, since it's up a flight of stairs.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. Check-in is flexible if you arrive later, just message us on Airbnb so we know when to expect you. There's always one of us here to greet you.
How do we get to Stara Novalja?
By car or taxi. The nearest airport is Zadar, about an hour away by car. The Pag bridge connects the island to the mainland, and there is also a ferry crossing at Žigljen. Once on the island, follow the main coastal road through Novalja and over the small hill to Stara Novalja. We are roughly 800 meters past Planjka beach, on the right side. If sat-nav tries to take you up onto small roads on the hill, please stay on the coastal road instead.
Will it be quiet? I've heard about Zrće.
Yes. We are on the quiet side of Stara Novalja, over the hill from Novalja town. Zrće beach and its clubs are about 10 minutes away by car, but the noise stays there. We do not allow loud parties at the apartments, and quiet hours run from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Families with children come back here year after year for exactly this reason.

The hosts

We'll be the ones opening the door.

Romana grew up in this house. Her mother Doroteja built most of the garden by hand. There's always one of us here when you arrive.

Message us on Airbnb when you're on the ferry or crossing the Pag bridge. Anything you need during your stay, just knock.

Vrtlići 14, 53291 Stara Novalja
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The Bobinac garden, with covered dining and host's seating area

"See you in the garden."

Romana & Doroteja
Hosts since 2017