Croatian Short‑Term Rentals Meet Guest Complaints, Turn to Sales

A Facebook post by a traveller highlighted the lack of basic supplies in Croatian holiday apartments, noting that guests paying €120 per night often find missing toilet paper, cleaning tools and even “half a sponge and it used.” The post sparked a heated online discussion about what tourists expect from short‑term rentals.

At the same time, property agents report a growing wave of owners converting these apartments into sale listings. New hospitality legislation requiring two‑thirds owner consent and restricting commercial entities from operating apartments has squeezed rental profitability. As a result, many investors are choosing to sell centrally‑located, newly‑renovated units rather than continue leasing them, reshaping the Croatian short‑term rental market.