Our group of 10 (two families with two children each, plus another married couple) just returned from a week stay at Villa Amarina and we couldn't have been more pleased.
First of all, the house is fantastic. The entire house has been recently remodeled to a very high standard. The kitchens (yes, two full kitchens) and bathrooms are modern and well appointed. The bedrooms are decently sized and very tastefully decorated. There is air conditioning throughout the house, with individual thermostats in each room. There is a large sauna and steam room just inside from the pool deck. The best part, however, is the view. Having coffee in the morning, eating dinner outside, or glass of wine at sunset while looking out at the sea and the islands is a sublime experience.
Anna, the concierge, was very helpful. She helped us book two dinners at home prepared by local chef Tatjana. Gordana, who comes each day to clean, is also a wealth of information about the area.
Trogir, the UNESCO listed local town, is both beautiful and pleasant to walk around. The local beaches (we went mostly to Okrug Gornji) are great and populated mostly by Croatians. The Adriatic is very clean and refreshing to swim in on a hot day. The restaurants we went to were mostly very good. Fresh ingredients, interesting local dishes, friendly service.The prices are more than fair. A half liter local beer in a bar on the beach costs just a few dollars. The locals we met couldn't have been nicer. The Dalmatians don't seem to be jaded by foreign tourists yet, and were always willing to talk and give advice. If you take a few minutes to learn a couple of words of Croatian it goes a long way. The sunset cruise around the islands that Anna arranged for us was a highlight.
Make sure to visit Primošten, about a 45 minute drive to the north.
Just a few words of caution. The house is on the top of a very steep hill, so a car is really a must if you have anyone in your group who is not extremely fit. There can also be a lot of traffic getting to and from the house. The house is on the island of Ćiovo, which is connected by a two lane bridge to mainland. The bridge is a bit of a choke point for traffic, so leave enough time if you have to be somewhere on time.
All in all, Villa Amarina is certainly one of the best properties we have ever rented, and this part of the Dalmatian Coast is not to be missed.