Welcome to the site of “Villa Otus”

Soline Bay – island Pašman

Soline Bay is one of the best bays on the island of Pasman, located next to the popular bay of St. Ante. Nearby is the church of St. Ante – early Romanesque church from the 13th century. Single-nave church with a semicircular apse in which the altar is located. Church of St. Ante has been reconstructed and occasional art exhibitions open in the summer months.

VILLA OTUS – SINCE 1400

The written records about the land and the building where the Villa Otus stands today date back to the 14th century, and many records were preserved which reveal that the estate Otus on the island of Pašman differed from the common structure of the distant properties of the native Zadar folk of that time. The records state that the contemporary owner of the estate had a garden on this property which brings to the conclusion that the property wasn’t just a valuable agricultural land but also a place for relaxation and habitation. That same owner ordered the partitioning of the old tower and the water storage in 1399 on the location of today’s Villa Otus and in 1400, he ordered the construction of a small church dedicated to Saint Anthony, located 300 meters from the Villa. Even though it cannot be considered a summer vacation house, this property on the island of Pašman represents an early appearance of the culture of countryside life in our area. The subsequent owners of this valuable place built an “Arsenal“, and the building was used as a fisherman and agricultural toolshed until 1999 after which it was renovated and since 2002 it was used as a Robinsonian vacation house. After almost 2 decades, in the fall of 2020, Villa Otus was renovated once more and many commodities, which were unavailable before, are now at the guests’ disposal. Heating, air conditioning, unlimited internet access, hot water, a washing machine, a living room with the seafront view and 40 m² of the beach as well as the deckchairs are just some of the novelties which will make your stay in the Villa Otus even more special. Enjoy the clean sea and the preserved natural scenery.