Reviews of Mountain Vista Guesthouse Shkafi

The staff was really nice

Late at night, the owner's family came and played loud songs celebrating

The location was amazing, and the room was small but comfortable. A bit worried as when we arrived the room was quite warm, however in the shadow of the mountain it cooled down considerably and we had an amazing sleep. Our host was lovely, the food was amazing and my only regret is that we didnt stay a second night as we then set off for the Theth to Valbona hike. It was a short way up the hill from Theth, but this only meant we got a headstart on the hike in the morning. 10/10

Panoramic view

It was a spontaneous stay but everything was fine . Views are great, it’s on the trail to Valbone Valley . Breakfast was tasty, room is small but nice with big bed and shared bathrooms are clean and nice .

Beautiful location, very friendly lovely family, great view and delicious food.

The track to drive up to the hotel is quite tricky unless you are used to driving off road.

The lady that runs the place is very friendly and helpful. The room was great. It was located at the start of the Theth Valbona hike and we ended up booking again on our return. They were kind enough to let us store a bag for a few nights while we hiked. The breakfast was great. The fried dough balls were some of the best I've had. The views from the restaurant were epic. Highly recommend.

The location was great for the Theth to Valbone hike as it’s on the trail head. However keep in mind that if you have a lot of luggage it’s about a 30 min walk from town. The breakfast was great and we had a nice dinner. They use a lot of ingredients from their veggie garden which is great. The first time we stayed here the mattresses were great (in the new huts as the back). We were able to leave the luggage there until we returned. Views from the restaurant were amazing:)

Shower facilities (shared) were mouldy and unfortunately the boiler didn’t hold enough hot water so everyone could have a hot shower (which is kind of the main goal after a long hike). On our second night the mattress I had was unfortunately very uncomfortable so I didn’t sleep well.

Exceptional host, stunning location, incredible food

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We enjoyed the location above main part of Theth and the beautiful view of the valley. It was a 30 minute walk to the church. This guesthouse is a perfect starting (or ending) point for a Theth-Valbonna hike. Each morning we got a tasty breakfast. The room was cozy and clean. The sheets were soft. Our host was nice and funny.

We would appreciate having a black out curtain due to the light from outside.

Hospitality was exceptional

Surla was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond to give us the best stay possible. She put us in a double room, despite plus booking a twin, as it became available and she saw from our notes that we are a couple. She gave us amazing advice on getting to the Blue Eye, and cooked some incredible home made food (more details below). Surla was kind and thoughtful, a perfect hostess. A massive thank you to her for making our holiday so relaxing and peaceful. The location was beautiful. It was the perfect place to start and end the day, especially for trekking as it took 1/2hr off the journey each way if you are heading to the Valbona pass. The breakfast was amazing and a very generous size, it kept us going all day! Surla was incredibly kind and made sure we had a vegetarian breakfast which was massively appreciated. We also had dinner there both nights. We ordered a mix of dishes (vegetarian soup, chips and bruschetta) and it all tasted incredible. It was lovely home made food which was comforting for the soul after a long day hiking. One thing to note if driving is that the road up from central Theth is a little treacherous but we managed it in a Skoda Fabia.

There are no negatives, we had the perfect stay.

Really enjoyed my stay at Mountain Vista! Food and service were great.

Beautiful views, lovely owners, delightful breakfasts, spectacular location. Conveniently located on way to Valbone. Quite. Clean.

Gets a bit too hot in a cabin, so if you plan to spend a bit longer there there is a bit lack of space to relax during a day. Otherwise if you are out for hiking when day it doesn't matter.

Absolutely stunning guesthouse, the view was just magical. The lady running the guesthouse was so kind and helpful and the rooms were very comfy and cute. The breakfast included was delicious and super fresh and we ate dinner there both nights of our stay and thoroughly enjoyed it, the food was significantly better than Valbone.

The shared bathrooms needed a little bit of work, daily cleaning/ frequently flushing toilets would be nice. Whilst we were staying there was a bit of construction going on so the noise and staff around was quite loud at times, especially since they didn’t stop till quite late and we were exhausted after our hiking so a bit of the peace and quiet was missing unfortunately.

Gorgeous guesthouse with fabulous hosts who went above and beyond. Beautiful food - fresh fish, wonderful pancakes with fig jam for breakfast. Views to die for. After hiking from Valbone to Theth on a warm day we were so pleased not to have to continue down the mountain into Theth and walk into our guesthouse directly on the path. This does mean that you have about 1.5 Km walk into town down a rough track not suitable for cars

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The guesthouse was welcoming and had a hot homecooked breakfast and excellent coffee. You can arrive in the evening and order dinner off of a small menu. The location is up the hill from Theth on the trail, so it gives you a head start on the hike to Valbone.

There is no heat, but warm blankets are provided. It took awhile for my feet to warm up, and I should have thought to put warm water in a bottle at the end of the bed or to warm my socks with the hair dryer.

Suela was an absolutely wonderful host. She went above and beyond to accommodate us when we arrived late one day, and was always present and available to cater to ours and any other guests' needs. Breakfast was absolutely delicious - and very generous, perfect for hiking! And that view...wow! Comfy beds, hot water, lovely dinner and a cosy, calm environment. Everything perfect.