Villa Ponti Bellavista

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4.8
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Reviews ( 99 ) 4.8

Pierre Dion
Pierre Dion
2024.09.12
Un endroit extraordinaire qui permet de vivre des moments memorables
Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2024.09.12
Thanks for your kind review Pierre. We hope to see you again!
Nadine
Nadine
2024.09.11
7.0 Verified
Good ☺ The location and view was incredible! Also how the house is furnished is very nice and modern. The host who greeted us was super sweet! ☹ We booked the last room on the website. The room was great and very comfortable but very small for 2 people with luggage. We had no view unfortunately. And we had to walk down with 2 heavy suitcases with many stairs to get down to our room which they gave us for the night! We noticed that they had many other rooms available that night and we would have liked to have been given the option to upgrade to a bigger room with a view. Also we wished that the breakfast could have been served earlier and not at 9am as we had to leave at 8am. There was no milk available when i wanted to make coffee so I had to opt for black coffee instead. No biggy. But its a great property non the less with amazing views!
Helen Pugh
Helen Pugh
2024.09.07
Schaefer
Schaefer
2024.09.07
10 Verified
Exceptional
Carly Stafilis
Carly Stafilis
2024.09.01
This place is simply GLORIOUS!! If you want to feel like a movie star, book it! The house is so lovely, there’s a full kitchen so you can make your own meals (although movie starts would have their own chef! But this can be arranged if you want!)…. There’s plenty of areas to lounge around inside or out, and the views from the balconies and pool area are absolutely breathtaking! Phenomenal!! We stayed here for 4 nights and felt completely rejuvenated. The gardens are beautiful and there’s even a veggie patch with lovely herbs that you can help yourself to- strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, sage, silver beet. You name it! It’s just a devine place to relax and enjoy being on holidays!! You do need a car to get around Civenna and it’s a little tricky to find the property, but once you book, they will be in touch with you and can help with specific directions on how to get there. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful with anything you need…and you can even book a masseuse who will come to the house. 100000% recommend spending some time here- well worth the expense!!
Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2024.09.02
Thanks Carly for such a fabulous review! It's really appreciated! And we're so glad you enjoyed your stay so much. Rejuvenation is what VPB is all about. So good to know it worked:) Hope to see you again some time.
Silvia Rita Croci
Silvia Rita Croci
2024.08.26
Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2024.08.26
Thank you, Silvia! We're thrilled you had a great experience. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out.
J R.
J R.
2024.08.05
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Simply breathtaking We had a simply wonderful time at the Cloudhouse. The house itself is beautiful with spectacular views over Lake Como. The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious for the 14 of us, and the house managers were brilliant, always attentive and helpful. I can't recommend this house highly enough, and the whole process with Barbara the owner to book and prepare was excellent. The house managers Luiggi, Daniel and Maria attended to our every need and were very responsive to anything that needed attention. We had a fabulous holiday in a beautiful house, at a stunning location with first class care. We ranged in age from 3 months to 60 years and the house was great for each and every one of us. Thank you, it was a super holiday to treasure for all of us young and old!
Nathalie
Nathalie
2024.06.09
7.0 Verified
Good
François
François
2024.05.21
9.0 Verified
Perfect stay in this magnificient place!
Elias
Elias
2024.05.15
10 Verified
Exceptional ☺ The views are to die for. Excellent home with comfort features ☹ It's a shared facility and bedrooms are close to each other so can be a little noisy
Amanda Y.
Amanda Y.
2024.05.13
Just had a wonderful stay at the villa. Breathtaking views and amazing service. I will definitely come back :)
Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2024.05.14
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay, Amanda! Looking forward to welcoming you back. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Tae Ho
Tae Ho
2024.04.19
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This place is perfect place for taking a rest. The beautiful view of all around house is the best.
Joao Geronimi
Joao Geronimi
2023.11.16
Breathtaking view, stunning interiors and kind hosts
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Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2023.11.16
Thank you for taking the time to write a review Joao. We really appreciate it! And coming from the son of a well-known Brazilian furniture design camily (https://www.instagram.com/p/CxVuT82sSIS/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) your brief comments mean a lot!!!
Jonathan
Jonathan
2023.10.25
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Nice, 70s mid century modern house with stunning views. Excellent communication from host and staff. I’m a snob for views and this place delivered. Pictures online don’t do the views justice.
Ash VZ
Ash VZ
2023.10.11
This is a place you will walk into and have your breath taken. It is spectacular. The view is so beautiful you will keep having to check it’s even real. The rooms are very well appointed, beautifully dressed and the beds the same quality as some of the best hotels in the world. We slept extremely well, sinking into the comfortable beds. The hosts went above and beyond for us! The sauna and pool overlook the stunning Lake Como as well. Such a treat. Luxury in its finest form. This is the place you will keep thinking of, returning to and telling your friends about. A must visit!
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Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2023.10.11
Ash thank you so much for you lovely review. We really appreciate it! So glad it inspired you to write it!
Tessa Tarr
Tessa Tarr
2023.10.08
Location Location Location with superb view overlooking Lake Como. Unique villa restored to it's late 1960's style and decor. Enjoyed a very relaxing, peaceful few days with short drives to local towns for great cuisine and walks. Thanks to our gracious host Barbara for a wonderful stay!
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Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2023.10.09
Hi Tessa, Thanks so much for your review. I really appreciate it! I hope to see you again some time!.
Ingrida Berzina Rutka
Ingrida Berzina Rutka
2023.10.07
Beautiful place, responsive hosts, historic Villa Ponti on the hill of Lake Como, wonderful scenic views of nature, I especially recommend it to those who like walking in the mountains. Loved the pool and sauna overlooking the lake. The Villa works on sustainability and green thinking. It's like home here. The service staff works seamlessly. We spent our holidays here for the third time, and I hope we will be back next year, Thank You so much!
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Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2023.10.07
Thanks Ingrid. We love that you enjoyed the villa so much! We hope to see you back next year!
Imants Rutks
Imants Rutks
2023.10.06
I said to owner that she will need to buy new phone because there is no place for photos, it is so beautiful, also very like that this property, has saved so much details from original, and also the new one's perfectly fit there. Did I said already, that we changed our plans first time when we arrived and stayed all day in villa, ok maybe we went to the shop for the wine and great dolces (sweets) wha tyou can get in pasticceria (ask owners for the working ours, you know it is Italy and siesta time is important) Es gandrīz tiku pie jauna telefona, jo vecajā vairs nebija vietas fotogrāfijām. Te var kļūt atkarīgs no fotografēšanas. Ļoti priecājos, ka īpašums nav sabojāts ar eiroremontu un var sajust oriģinālo arhitekta ieplānoto domu. Pirmajā reizē, kad palikām šajā īpašumā pirmās dienas prom nekur nebraucām, palikām vai nu uz kāda no balkoniem, vai pie baseina dzerot vīnu un lasot Rīgas laiku, nu labi aizgājām jau arī pakaļ uz vietējo "pasticceria" pēc debišķīgiem kārumiem. Pie baseina ir arī sauna, kas lieki noder rudenī, kad baseinā ir ap 16-18 grādiem.
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Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2023.10.07
Thanks Imants. We loved having you and that the villa and location inspired you to take so many photos! And that you stayed at the villa most of the time instead of going out. It's a pleasure to know that the villa had everything you needed to enjoy yourselves here. Yay!!!
Barbara De Brauwer
Barbara De Brauwer
2023.10.06
Een adembenemend zicht op Lago di Como en een befaamde architect. Tot zover de positieve punten van ons recent verblijf in Villa Ponti Bellavista. Deze villa wordt vermoedelijk meestal in z’n geheel verhuurd en bij onderbezetting als hotelkamer. Van hotelfunctie is echter in het geheel geen sprake. 3 overnachtingen in een gedateerde kamer en badkamer, met ondermaatse douche. Ontbijt blijkt niet beschikbaar, ook een eenvoudige koffie ‘s ochtends, noch een fles water met glazen in de kamer zijn voorzien. Kamer wordt niet opgemaakt, geen verse lakens, geen propere handdoeken en niet geleegde vuilbakjes sinds dag van aankomst. Keuken en leefruimte zijn verondersteld gemeenschappelijk te zijn, echter werden we daar meteen buiten gekeken. De hele villa is toe aan een grondige opsmuk, lees: aanpassingen aan huidige verwachtingen van reizigers die enige luxe gewend zijn. 1022€ voor 3 overnachtingen zonder enige service is pure afperserij. Ook de prachtige foto’s online zijn duidelijk gemaakt door een handige fotograaf die zeer goed is in fotoshoppen. Besluit: meer dan 1000€ voor een kamer in een gedateerde villa zonder zelfs de eenvoudigste service is afzetterij van de zuiverste soort. Om met 1 positief punt af te sluiten: het zicht is waanzinnig (als je kamer aan de juiste kant van de villa ligt tenminste).
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Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista 2023.10.06
I'm so sorry you were so disappointed with your stay and that you thought the villa 'dated'. It IS dated, an original 1960s mid-century villa. We clearly market ourselves that way and are proud of the history of the villa. None of the photos were photo shopped. Most guests who arrive are awed and tell us that the reality is far more breathtaking than the photos can convey. I'm sorry about the 'sub-standard shower', I would very much appreciate knowing in what way? However, I completely understand many of the points you made. In fact another guest made the same two points, about no breakfast or maid service in the rooms. I have taken this in and just today have found someone who can come each day to provide breakfast for room guests and also provide a maid service in the rooms. So your feedback has been invaluable. To be fair, when people book on BDC we specifically prepared an email template explaining that we are not a hotel because people have arrived and been unhappy not to find hotel services. But I guess people don't always read their welcome email. We have now changed this template to reflect the change in our services, thanks to your important feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to write about your experience. We are new to this room rental trial, and as a result of your feedback, we are now learning from our first two weeks offering rooms. Your honesty is invaluable for us going forward, so again, thank you.
Pamela
Pamela
2023.09.18
9.0 Verified
Wonderful ☺ No breakfast was available. ☹ I was unaware that we did not have an en suite bathroom! I feel the room Lacked a few details such as a headboard and perhaps bottled water to welcome us! However, the view from Our room was spectacular!
Reply from Villa Ponti Bellavista
Thanks for your review Pamela. We normally only rent the villa as entire self-catering holiday rental, not rooms, so we're not set up to provide meals, which is specified in our listing. In fact we haven't rented rooms since 2019 but thought to try it for two weeks this summer. We plan headboards for the two remaining bedrooms over winter. we're glad you enjoyed the spectacular view from your room and hope to see you again some time.