The location, the view, the architecture and all the details are perfect. Ricardo's attention to the guests was also a plus in this stay.

Stayed in June 2024

Beautiful architecture! Amazing staff!!! Everything was spotless! Delicious breakfast

Stayed in October 2023

Unfortunately, the A/C in one of our rooms did not work and given how remote the house is, there was no option to fix it on a Sunday evening. The house design traps a lot of heat so it got really stuffy without A/C. It is also a bit of a tough drive out there so definitely have a car with clearance and dont plan to just come and go. Its all great but just plan ahead.

This house is amazing. Amazing views. The staff was also amazing and went above and beyond. We didnt have a great plan for dinner and the staff got us food in a nearby town and delivered it back to the house which was awesome. Really unique

Stayed in October 2023

Best place on Earth

Stayed in September 2023

The signage and instructions to get to the property could do with improvement. We were lost for an hour or more trying to find the proper turnoff, Road is very rough, and slow driving a must

Breakfast was very good, Ricardo and his wife very helpful especially since I had car problems.

Stayed in September 2023

Amazing! So beautiful and quiet. The owners were extremely kind :-)

Stayed in September 2023

Considering remote / distant location & no restaurants nearby, when arrived, we were offered food delivery, however no menu/ prices were communicated. We ended ordering 2 meals for 4 people, for around 100 euros, which seemed overpriced

Amazing house, amazing view

Stayed in June 2023

Absolutely breathtaking! The feeling of walking into this beautifully designed home and enjoying the views from every window was an amazing experience.

Stayed in June 2023

The road to get to the hotel

The view was amazing and breathtaking, the room and whole house was very clean and beautiful. If you want peace then this is the right place.

Stayed in May 2023

The most amazing view you can ever imagine. Something words just can't express the feeling. The owners are sweet sweet couple with a lot of good willing.

Stayed in May 2023

Everything was amazing! The house and the view are spectacular. Ricardo and Ana are the most amazing caretakers of the house and simply the nicest people who made our experience even better. If you are looking for a place to recharge your batteries, it doesn’t get better than this. Don’t be afraid of the dirt road that leads to the house - we rented a Ford Puma and we arrived just fine.

Stayed in May 2023

The 6km drive is a bit rough, but would do it again in a heartbeat.

Probably the coolest place we ever stayed. The setting is the absolute best, the architecture of the house is so unique, and the hosts were top knotch.

Stayed in April 2023

You should use SUV to reach the location in bad weather Their was some problems with electric generator

Amazing Design Outstanding location in the park Chimney and good kitchen Very hospitable stuff

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing

Bonelli House was an exceptional find during our trip to the Douro. Thank you for sharing this idyllic retreat with us. The house is an architectural marvel suspended above the Tua valley - and the view… exceptional!

Stayed in September 2022

nothing really, some might not like that its an eco property.

Wow - the pictures don’t do it justice, this is an architectural dream. The property is difficult to get to, the roads are gravel and there’s a lack of sign posts - but it adds to the charm of being in the middle of nowhere. We had dinner and wine with the owner and another couple on arrival, it was such an experience, the property itself is so unique. getting up early to watch the sunset on the balcony (or even in bed) is a must. this is an eco property, so you must be mindful of water usage ect. the breakfast was so unique, it felt like the villa was your own. So private, a luxury experience.

Stayed in August 2022

The property is isolated so to get food, you have to drive a bit to the nearest town. Or you could ask the staff to get the food for you at a cost. Otherwise, bring your own food as the kitchen was amazing! The dirt road could be a bit of a problem for small car but it was all worth the drive!

The property has an incredible view, it was well worth the trip. Ricardo and Anna were really nice and cooked breakfast, which was fantastic. The room itself was very modern, clean with breathtaking view in the balcony. It was so peaceful and quiet and was such a great place to stay.

Stayed in September 2022

Accommodation was amazing! It is the house with breathtaking view and beautiful interior. The owners are very nice people. We were so glad that we chose this place.

Stayed in October 2022

The property is beautiful with great attention to detail. The views are incredible. The staff went out of their way to make us comfortable. They organised dinner for us and make us the most amazing breakfast.

Stayed in September 2022

New buildings - small new problems.)) Need a big sign to turn in the direction of the mountains, to the apartments and a clear path on the Google navigator. But everything was compensated by the hospitality of the owners and staff and the gorgeous views right from the bed in the room.

Very interested place. Incredible view. The owner, Enrique is architect. It's his new project. It just so happened that on that day it was the staff's day off and he met us in person and his wife Victoria arrived in the evening. We had a great dinner and conversation over a glass of wine. In the morning I went for a walk around the neighborhood and even picked a clove of grapes near the road, from an old abandoned vine. Breakfast was prepared by a young woman, Anna. And very beautifully set the table. Told us about the surroundings. Everything was gorgeous.

Stayed in September 2022

The fact that the house is isolated means that the access is a little tricky, as you have to go through a 5km dirt road to get to the place - but it's well worth the trip!

The hosts (Henrique and Victoria) as well as the staff were extremely accommodating and hospitable. The location of the house is incredible, and we had a fantastic time whilst there. The peace and quiet, along with the sheer natural beauty make it a fantastic gem! Really recommend it.

Stayed in August 2022

On reflection, it all seems like a big joke. If a few things had been communicated in advance, I would be more willing to see the value but as it was, it felt like a scam. It lacks privacy even though the concept seems to be the opposite, a place for you to disconnect and be away from others - the huge glass window and glass shower wall loose their purpose when there’s only a vase separating each room’s balcony and it seems guests can walk along the balconies anyway. So while it looks like it was smartly designed for you to enjoy the views, it forces you to shut the blackout curtains to avoid being seen inside your own room. Siting on the balcony is worse since the guest are so close and the surroundings so quiet you can’t have a conversation without being heard. You also hear everyone’s conversations. And we also heard the other guests’ phones each time they received a notification. And we also heard the other guest’s tvs. I could also hear someone snore through the walls. None of this matches the tranquil experience they want to sell. Similarly, there’s a bath tub for you to use while appreciating the view but again, you’re stressed all the time someone might show up outside. Also, the tub wouldn’t empty. Overall they seem to miss that privacy mark altogether. Another example, they book everyone’s breakfast for the same time slot and sit everyone closely together on one big table. It was extremely awkward and since I wasn’t looking for that hostel vibe, I had to ask to have it in a separate table, outside. The location is indeed beautiful but the 5 km dirt road is in bad condition and it took us over 30 anxious minutes to drive it to avoid damaging our car. On arrival, we were told there was no possibility of arranging anything for us to eat that day, so we’d have to drive on that same road 30 min each way + some time on a normal road to get some food. This should be clearly stated in the description as I would not had booked a place THAT remote.

It’s beautiful. It’s great if you need Instagram content or such but not for anything else.

Stayed in August 2024

There are 3 roads to the property. Although the caretaker was aware that the road often chosen by Google was not safely passable, he didn’t contact us until the afternoon on the day we were arriving to suggest another route. We were driving by that time so didn’t receive the message. Having read the reviews, we expected a not very good but passable road, so we followed the route Google suggested, even though it looked rugged. By the time the ‘road’ got even worse, there was no way to go but onward. This is not a road, not even as good as a farm track - it’s more like a vertical stream bed with deep channels and large rocks. If we weren’t experienced with driving farm tracks there is no way we would have made it up. The ‘jeep’ mentioned in reviews is only a small car, so if we had gotten stuck we would have been out of luck. The better track recommended was passable at a slow drive, but was still a long, rutted and rocky drive. The property seems to mainly use diesel generator power, rather than solar power, although there are solar panels. The generator ran the entire time we were there. The power went off in the evening and was off all night. The caretaker doesn’t stay on site, so nothing could be done until he returned in the morning.

The house is very nice and was very clean. The area is peaceful and beautiful. The kitchen was well appointed. The caretaker is a nice person and breakfast was good.

Stayed in June 2023

We had some confusion because we booked a room with a bath and a balcony and were given a different room, so I'd suggest being clear with any booking about the specific particulars you want. Breakfast was tasty but it was served an hour later than we were told at 10.30am and there wasn't quite enough food to go around. We think there is an option to eat dinner at Bonelli house but we didn't know about it so ended up bringing a picnic with us - would suggest asking about food options as the cooked food looked delicious

Absolutley stunning views in a beautiful house! The local countryside has several walks which we really enjoyed and we'd love to come back! Particularly when the pool has been built :)

Stayed in May 2023

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Stayed in September 2024