Villas in Budak
Budak is a small village in Stankovci municipality, Zadar County, suited to groups wanting a big home with a pool near Lake Vrana. Choice of evening life is thin, and you will need to drive for beaches and the Krka waterfalls.
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About Budak
Budak is a village of about 340 people in Stankovci municipality, near the village of Stankovci and on the D27 highway. It is one of seven settlements in the municipality, and Stankovci, the largest, is among the places around Lake Vrana. This is not a resort, and a village this small will have little open in the evening, so plan on cooking or driving. The homes are spread over a few kilometres, mostly sleep eight or more, and all have air conditioning. Most have a garden and over half have a private pool. Stankovci itself was settled after the battles between the Venetians and the Turks in the 16th and 17th centuries, and its Catholic parish dates from 1747.
Is Budak right for you?
- Best for
- Large groups wanting a pool and space inland
- Not for you if
- You want a beach and restaurants within walking distance.
Near Budak
Lake Vrana
Croatia's largest lake and a nature park built around an ornithological reserve, on the border of Zadar and Šibenik-Knin counties.
Stankovci
The municipality's centre and largest settlement, near Budak and one of the places around Lake Vrana.
Pirovac
Coastal village in Šibenik-Knin County, with the islet of Sveti Stjepan just in front and Roman finds on it, about 26 km from Šibenik.
Skradin
Small town at the entrance to Krka National Park, which gave its name to Skradinski buk, the park's biggest waterfall.
Getting to Budak
Plan on a hire car from whichever Dalmatian airport you fly into, and check the drive to Stankovci before booking. A car is essential here, as the coast, the lake and the Krka entrance all need driving.
When to go to Budak
This is mainly a summer base: the pool and air conditioning that most homes have come into their own in July and August. Outside the warm months a village of this size is very quiet, and the lake's birdlife becomes the main outing. Check what is open locally before an off-season visit.
Villas in Budak
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Villa Bona Gespanschaft Zadar
Budak, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Holiday Home Marilu with pool
Budak, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Holiday House Laetitia with pool
Budak, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Stone villa Marita with pool
Budak, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Villa Serena with pool
Budak, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Budak villa holidays: questions answered
Is Budak on the coast?
No. Budak is a village in Stankovci municipality, Zadar County, on the D27 rather than the shore. Pirovac, a coastal village in Šibenik-Knin County that is also among the places around Lake Vrana, is one option for beach days, which mean a drive.
Is Budak near Lake Vrana?
Yes, Stankovci is one of the places around the lake, and Budak is in Stankovci municipality. Lake Vrana is Croatia's largest lake and a nature park whose main feature is a special ornithological reserve, so bring binoculars.
Is Budak good for large groups?
Yes. Most homes here sleep eight or more, and every one has air conditioning. Over half have a private pool, which is the main reason people choose this inland spot.
Can you visit the Krka waterfalls from Budak?
Yes, by car. Skradin is the small town at the entrance to Krka National Park, and the park's biggest waterfall, Skradinski buk, is named after it. Allow a full day, and check tickets before you go.
Nearby towns to Budak
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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