Autumn works have begun (and no, the villa didn’t really need them)

The last guests have left, the sun loungers are put away… and out came the paintbrushes. A quick look behind the scenes of autumn at Orange Tree Villa.

By Emmanuel Nudel ·

Autumn works have begun (and no, the villa didn’t really need them)

Out came the paintbrushes

First step: the outside walls. The Dalmatian sun is generous, with holidaymakers and with paint alike. The retaining walls, the entrance staircase and the planters are a brilliant white again, enough to make you squint even with sunglasses on. The plants kindly agreed to pose for the photo.

Freshly repainted retaining wall and planter
Entrance staircase and walls repainted white
The entrance staircase after painting
Repainted wall next to the low stone wall

Why repaint a house in excellent condition?

Let’s be honest: our guests left the house in impeccable condition. Thank you, truly. But a villa is a bit like a linen shirt: it looks better with a quick press every season. We prefer to freshen things up before anyone notices anything at all.

Next up: your little remarks

This winter we will work through, one by one, the little remarks from previous guests, slipped into a review, a WhatsApp message or mentioned while handing back the keys. Nothing serious: just the details that make the difference between “very good” and “perfect”. We will tell you how it goes here, with photos.

See you in spring: the house will be ready and the paint fully dry. We promise you won’t go home with a white stripe on your shorts.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Orange Tree Villa being repainted in autumn?

The villa was left in impeccable condition, but we prefer to freshen things up every season before anyone notices anything. This autumn, the retaining walls, the entrance staircase and the planters were repainted a brilliant white, since the Dalmatian sun is generous with paint too.

What other improvements are planned at the villa?

Over the winter we will work through, one by one, the little remarks left by previous guests in reviews, WhatsApp messages or at check-out. Nothing serious, just the details that turn “very good” into “perfect”. The house will be ready in spring.

Emmanuel Nudel

Emmanuel Nudel

Owner of Orange Tree Villa in Vinišće since 2022. Here he shares the places and outings his family loves around the villa.

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