A furnished, sea view apartment 100 metres from the shore — electricity, water, fiber internet, heating, parking, and a bicycle all included. Available September–June.
According to tenants who have stayed here, the Igalo sea view apartment offers something rare on the Montenegrin coast: a genuinely all-inclusive monthly rental with no bill surprises, 100 metres from the shore of Boka Bay, at a price far below comparable options in Budva, Kotor, or Tivat.
The apartment is located in Igalo — the quieter, greener half of Herceg Novi municipality — where the seafront is flat and walkable, the air smells of pine and saltwater, and the only sound at night is the bay. The balcony faces west across Boka Bay, meaning afternoon light floods the living space and evenings end with a direct sunset over the water.
Fully furnished and functionally equipped for extended stays. The layout includes a living/dining area, a separate sleeping area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom. The sea-facing balcony is large enough for a working desk — many tenants spend their mornings there. Storage is adequate for a months-long stay.
The apartment was set up specifically for people who work remotely, freelance, or study online — every detail from the fiber internet router placement to the desk lighting reflects that. It is not a tourist holiday flat; it is a proper living space rented by the month to people who want to actually live here.
💡 What €500/month in Igalo covers: rent + electricity (unlimited) + water & sewage + fiber broadband + building utilities + central heating + one private parking space + bicycle use. The only separate payment is the refundable security deposit at signing.
The monthly rental in Igalo is priced at €500 per calendar month. This is a fixed, all-in number. Below is the full breakdown of what that covers — and what other options typically charge separately.
| Cost item | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | ✔ Yes | Fixed monthly price |
| Electricity | ✔ Yes | Unlimited usage, no cap |
| Water & sewage | ✔ Yes | Unlimited usage |
| Fiber internet | ✔ Yes | Fast, stable, unlimited data |
| Building utilities | ✔ Yes | Waste collection, communal maintenance |
| Heating | ✔ Yes | Central heating October–April |
| Parking | ✔ Yes | One dedicated private space |
| Bicycle use | ✔ Yes | City bicycle + lock included |
| Security deposit | Separate | Agreed at signing, fully refundable at checkout |
Airbnb and Booking.com charge 12–18% platform fees on top of the listed price. Booking directly with the owner means you pay exactly €500 — and you deal with a real person, not a ticket system.
| What you get | Direct booking | Via platform (Airbnb etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €500 flat | €560–€590 + fees |
| Platform service fee | €0 | €60–€90/month |
| Flexible terms | Yes — directly negotiable | Fixed platform T&Cs |
| Multi-month discount | Available (3+ months) | Rarely available |
| Video tour before booking | Yes — WhatsApp/Facetime | Not guaranteed |
| Response time | 2–4 hours direct | Varies, platform delays |
🗓️ Availability: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June. Minimum rental: 1 month. Option to extend month-by-month with 30 days' notice. Not available July–August (summer season).
"I came for one month and extended to three. Fiber internet is genuinely fast — no dropped calls in 90 days of Zoom meetings. The balcony faces the bay westward and the sunsets are extraordinary. The all-in price with zero surprise bills is exactly what long-term renters need."
"Remote developer here. Spent October–December working from this apartment. Institut Igalo spa is literally a five-minute walk — I was there twice a week. Cost of living in Herceg Novi is a fraction of Berlin. The bicycle is brilliant — the coastal path to the old town is one of the nicest commutes I have ever had."
"My partner and I rented for two months in spring. The apartment is genuinely comfortable for two people — not cramped. The Herceg Novi old town is a 10-minute bike ride and Kotor is just 30 minutes by car. Igalo is quiet, real, and nothing like the tourist towns further south."
Igalo is one of the most practical bases for remote work on the entire eastern Adriatic. It has everything a digital nomad actually needs — reliable internet, flat walkable streets, good coffee, and a cost of living that makes Western European salaries go very far. What it does not have: tourist traps, inflated summer prices, or the chaos of Budva in July.
"I decided to try a monthly rental in Igalo for one month — I ended up staying four. The work just flows differently when you look out at Boka Bay in the morning. Internet is excellent, the apartment is genuinely comfortable, and the cost of living left me saving money compared to working from home in Prague." — Remote developer, season 2024–2025
Montenegro introduced a digital nomad residence permit allowing non-EU remote workers to stay legally for up to two years. The application process requires proof of remote income and a rental contract. The Igalo monthly rental contract qualifies as supporting documentation. Details at gov.me →
Igalo sits at the very entrance to the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) — a UNESCO-listed fjord-like bay that splits the southern Adriatic coast. The apartment's west-facing balcony looks directly across the bay. On clear mornings (roughly 240 per year, by local meteorological records), the mountains of the Orjen massif rise behind the town and the bay is mirror-flat before the coastal wind picks up at midday.
Unlike the beach-resort towns further south (Budva, 50 km; Bar, 90 km; Ulcinj, 110 km), Herceg Novi and Igalo are year-round residential towns. That distinction matters for monthly renters: markets stay open, restaurants serve locals, bus lines run on schedule, and prices don't double in June.
The Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation "Institut Dr Simo Milošević" — universally known as Institut Igalo — is five minutes' walk from the apartment. For over 60 years it has treated guests from across Europe and Russia using natural peloid mud and mineral-rich Bay of Kotor seawater. Monthly residents of Igalo can access its thalassotherapy pools, massages, and outdoor sea pools at local rates significantly below visitor prices.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV, Croatia) is typically the cheapest gateway for Western European arrivals — 35 km from Igalo, around 35–40 minutes by taxi (€25–€35). Tivat Airport (TIV) is 50 km / 50–60 minutes. Podgorica Airport (TGD) is 90 km. The Lepetane–Kamenari bay ferry (runs every 15–20 minutes in season) cuts the coastal road drive from Tivat to Igalo by 30 minutes. Private airport transfer can be arranged on request.
The Kamenari–Lepetane car ferry is one of the most useful pieces of transport infrastructure in Montenegro. It crosses the narrowest point of Boka Bay in 5 minutes, connecting Igalo and Herceg Novi to Tivat and the southern coast without the 30-minute coastal drive. The ferry runs daily from early morning to late evening, year-round, for a nominal fee. Knowing this route halves the effective distance to Tivat, Budva, and Kotor.
Yes. The €500 monthly fee covers rent, electricity (unlimited), water and sewage, fiber internet, heating, building utilities, and one private parking space. The only additional charge is a security deposit collected at check-in and fully refunded at check-out. There are no hidden bills — the figure you agree on is the figure you pay every month.
The minimum stay is one calendar month. The apartment is available from September through June. For stays of three or more months, reduced-rate arrangements can be discussed directly with the owner. The apartment is not available for weekly or weekend rentals during the off-season.
The apartment is 100 metres from the shore of Boka Bay — roughly 90 seconds on foot to the water. The balcony faces west across the bay, so the sea is visible while working from home. The nearest swimming spot is the Igalo seafront (pebble and sand), 100 metres away.
The apartment uses a fibre-optic broadband connection. The speed is sufficient for simultaneous 4K streaming, Zoom/Teams/Google Meet video calls, and large cloud file uploads. The connection is stable — previous tenants working as developers, designers, and consultants have run the apartment as their primary workstation for months at a time without issues.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV, Croatia) is typically the cheapest gateway — 35 km, around 35–40 minutes and €25–€35 by taxi. Tivat Airport (TIV) is 50 km / 55 minutes. Podgorica Airport (TGD) is 90 km / 90 minutes. Private airport transfers can be arranged on request. The Kamenari–Lepetane bay ferry (€5, 5-minute crossing) significantly shortens the drive from Tivat and Budva.
October through April is ideal for those seeking authentic local life: no tourist crowds, grocery and restaurant prices 30–40% lower than summer, and genuinely mild Mediterranean weather (10–18°C in winter, with 240 sunny days per year recorded in Herceg Novi). Spring (March–May) brings mimosa, wisteria and oleander in bloom throughout the town. September is warm, quiet after the August rush, and the sea is still swimmable.
Yes, the apartment comfortably accommodates one person or a couple. It is not a studio — there is a distinct living space and sleeping area. Please mention in your inquiry whether you are arriving as a couple so all occupancy details can be confirmed.
Small, well-behaved pets may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please state the type and size of your pet when making an inquiry. An additional security deposit may apply. Large dogs are not accepted.
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the agreed start date receive a full security deposit refund. Cancellations within 30 days of the start date forfeit the deposit. Once in residence, the contract can be terminated with 30 days' written notice.
Herceg Novi old town (Stari Grad) with its Venetian Kanli Kula fortress is 10 minutes on foot or bike. Kotor's UNESCO medieval old town is 25 km (30 min). The Lepetane–Kamenari bay ferry takes 5 minutes and opens up the entire southern bay. Mount Orjen offers hiking trails and in winter months — snow. Institut Igalo spa and thalassotherapy is 5 minutes' walk. Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 35 km. Budva beach resort is 50 km south. There is a farmers' market in Herceg Novi three times per week.
Yes. A live video walkthrough via WhatsApp or Facetime can be arranged — we do this regularly for tenants enquiring from abroad. We typically respond to all inquiries within 2–4 hours.
Resources for long-term renters and remote workers thinking about the Montenegrin coast — written from the perspective of people who have actually lived here, not travel copy.
Write or call — we respond within 2–4 hours. We are happy to arrange a video tour of the apartment before you commit.
Igalo Sea View Apartment · Igalo, Herceg Novi 85347 · Montenegro · Available September–June