When you arrive at House Jelka, you might notice the name “Nina” in the metal gate. There is a story behind it.

My mother, Jelka, built this house and named it after her grandmother Nina — the person who gave her love and a sense of belonging during a difficult childhood. Years later, I was given the same name.

After my mother passed away, I took over the house. Letting it stand empty never felt right. She always imagined it as a place that brings people together. Today, that idea lives on in a different way — through friends, chosen family, and guests from all over the world.

I grew up in Germany, and for a long time Croatia was simply a place for holidays. Only later did I reconnect with my roots — and fall in love not only with the island itself, but with its people, its rhythm, and its way of life.

House Jelka is meant to feel like a home away from home. A place where modern comfort meets local character — with details shaped by Brač, from olive wood to stone, and small touches that connect you to the island all around you.

Welcome to House Jelka.