The monastery, aptly named LOPUD-1483 for its location and founding date, sits off the southern coast of the Croatian island Lopud, near Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The car-free island has old villas, small palaces, chapels, and ancient farmhouses. It dates back to the Renaissance period and is accessible by ferry or private boat.
Now, the 5,000-square-foot complex is home to five guest suites, which are available for rental.
While guests stay in the suites, in-house chefs will serve them dinner in a variety of locations across the complex, like the courtyard.
Or the guests can choose to enjoy dinner from the stone terrace, which overlooks the sea.
Inside, guests will discover rooms that seamlessly meld old with new.
Beyond breathtaking rooms, the walls throughout the building are filled with a collection of Renaissance and contemporary artwork.
Franciscan monks used many medicinal plants in their practices, and the owners restored the garden to reflect that. Now, guests can explore the garden and its 80 different species of plants.
Beyond private stays, the complex is available for events. The owner imagines everything from weddings to yoga retreats.
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The entire space costs $11,832 a night for 10 guests. In October, single room bookings will be available starting at $1,656 a night.
Source: Monica Humphries
