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Luxury Villa Rentals in Montenegro
Waterfront villas on the Bay of Kotor and sea-view houses on the Budva Riviera, a short flight from home
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A small country with mountains that drop straight into the Adriatic
Montenegro is small enough to cross in an afternoon. In that space you get limestone mountains rising almost straight out of the Adriatic, a fjord-like bay lined with Venetian stone villages, and a coast of pebble coves and walled old towns. The Bay of Kotor has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1979. In the old harbours, lunch still tends to last until the light goes.
Our Montenegro collection runs to 110+ villas. You can choose from stone houses at the water's edge in Kotor and Tivat, hillside estates above the bay, villas with pools on the Luštica peninsula and sea-view houses near Budva and Sveti Stefan. The largest has 11 bedrooms.
Here is a guide to the bay, the coast and the best time to come.
Montenegro at a glance
- Villas
- 110+ on the coast and around the bay, with up to 11 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,100 to £5,700 a week, from around £1,500
- Best areas
- Kotor, Tivat and Herceg Novi on the bay; Budva and Sveti Stefan on the open coast
- Best time
- June to September for swimming; May and October for walking and quieter towns
- Getting there
- Tivat airport for the bay and Budva; Dubrovnik and Podgorica are also within reach
Browse all 110+ villas in Montenegroor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Rent Villa Boka Bay Montenegro11 bedrooms
Villa Karnela Montenegro10 bedrooms
Villa Avra Montenegro | 4-Bedroom Villa in Herceg Novi Kumbor4 bedrooms
Villa Mercia Montenegro | 2-Bedroom Villa in Herceg Novi Kumbor2 bedroomsWhere to stay in Montenegro
Kotor and Dobrota for the old town and the inner bay, Tivat and the Luštica peninsula for marinas and quiet coves, Herceg Novi for the mouth of the bay, and Budva and Sveti Stefan for beaches on the open sea.
Stone villages, still water and a fortress above
The bay winds deep into the mountains, and the water here is usually calm, green and good for swimming straight off a jetty. Kotor's walled old town is a maze of marble lanes, churches and small squares. The walls climb the mountain behind it to the fortress of St John, a steep hour on foot that is best done early in the morning.
Dobrota, Prčanj and Stoliv line the shore with old captains' houses. Across the water, Perast looks out to two islets, one of them Our Lady of the Rocks. Every July the locals row out and drop stones around it in a ceremony called the Fašinada.
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Marinas, olive groves and the mouth of the bay
Tivat is the most polished town on the bay. Porto Montenegro, a former naval base, is now a superyacht marina with a waterfront promenade, restaurants and a pool club. South of Tivat, the Luštica peninsula is quieter, with olive groves, small fishing hamlets and coves that are reached most easily by boat.
Herceg Novi sits at the entrance to the bay. It is a town of steps, gardens and fortresses, and in February it celebrates the yellow blossom of its mimosa with a festival. Its seafront promenade follows the shore for several kilometres.
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The open coast and a famous islet
Once you leave the bay, the coast faces the open Adriatic, and the beaches get longer and livelier. Budva has a small Venetian walled town, a busy marina and plenty of nightlife in high summer. Mogren and Jaz are the beaches most people head for.
A little further south is Sveti Stefan, a fortified fishing village on an islet joined to the shore by a narrow causeway. It became a hotel in the middle of the last century, and the view down to it from the coast road is the best-known image of Montenegro. The villas in the hills here look out over open water to the horizon.
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Njeguši ham, black risotto and a long, warm autumn
Take the old serpentine road up from Kotor, with its hairpin bends, to Njeguši. The village is known for smoked pršut ham and cheese. From there the road climbs on into Lovćen National Park and to Cetinje, the old royal capital. Down on the coast, look for mussels cooked na buzaru, black cuttlefish risotto and a glass of Vranac, the dark local red.
July and August are hot and busy. June and September are the best months, and the sea usually stays warm well into October. Our concierge can arrange a boat for the day on the bay, wine tastings, restaurant tables and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Montenegro
Villa Jasna Montenegro | 6-Bedroom Villa in Sveti Stefan6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £14,534 a week
Villa Zbor Montenegro9 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £14,125 a week
Vila Zlato Stoliv Kotor: 8-Bedroom Villa – Montenegro8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £13,807 a week
Rent Villa Yonda Montenegro5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £13,692 a week
Rent Villa Pavle Montenegro4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £11,242 a week
Villa Mato Montenegro | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Perast6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,629 a week
Villa Bozo Montenegro | 4-Bedroom Villa in Tudorovici4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £8,629 a week
Rent Villa Brelia Montenegro4 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £8,617 a weekWhy book your Montenegro villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Montenegro's villas range from jetty-side houses on the calm inner bay to hillside homes above the open sea, and we know which places let you swim from the garden and which put you within walking distance of an old town. With 110+ properties in Montenegro, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Boat days on the Bay of Kotor, transfers from Tivat, Dubrovnik and Podgorica, wine tastings, trips to Lovćen and Lake Skadar, and restaurant reservations. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Montenegro?
For calm water, old stone villages and swimming off a jetty, stay on the Bay of Kotor: Kotor, Dobrota, Prčanj or Tivat. Choose Budva and Sveti Stefan for beaches on the open sea and more going on in the evening. Herceg Novi and the Luštica peninsula are quieter and suit families.
When is the best time to visit Montenegro?
June to September is the main season for swimming. June and September are warm but less crowded than July and August. May and October suit walking, sightseeing and quieter old towns, and the sea often stays warm into October.
Do I need a car in Montenegro?
A car makes it easy to explore Lovćen, Cetinje and Lake Skadar, but the coast roads get busy in high summer. Many guests use private transfers and water taxis around the bay instead. Our concierge can arrange both.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Montenegro?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Montenegro cost?
Across our 110+ villas in Montenegro, weekly rates typically range from £2,100 to £5,700, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Montenegro from the UK?
Tivat airport sits on the Bay of Kotor and is a short drive from Kotor and Budva. Flights from the UK take around three hours. Dubrovnik airport, across the Croatian border, is often handy for Herceg Novi. Podgorica serves the south and the interior. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from all three.
Are there villas in Montenegro for large groups?
Yes. Our Montenegro collection includes properties with up to 11 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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