Reviews of Nicolaus Hidden Gem Villa
Rruga Arra e Madhe, 4001 Shkodër, Albania

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Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed here for one night and it was perfect, would highly recommend. Very attentive host.
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified revieweverything was great. the owner was very nice and helpful. we recommend!
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation couldn’t be better. Very close to the city centre but still comfortable at a one way street. Huge garden was very nice and felt very safe. The host is very friendly and makes you feel it home. The beds are comfortable and the bedrooms are large and 3 of 4 bedrooms have a dedicated bathroom and there is one ‘general’ bathroom. Garden is nice and has some nice places to sit and to play for the kids.
The kitchen could be better. It is quite small to cook for a medium to large size group (basically more than 4 people is difficult) and it wasn’t organised. A few simple boxes and some planks would make it much more organised.
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe owner was very approachable and polite.
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewMateo is a fantastic responsive super host. He was on site to welcome us and walk us thru the property. The house sits on 1 acre of land with some geese and poultry in one corner of the land. Great for children as this keeps them occupied with feeding the animals. Many fruit trees planted by Mateo’s grandfather. There are oranges, lemons, figs, grapes, just too many to name. The house suits a family or group of friends. It comes complete with everything a home should have.
Dear Mrs. Rowena, It was a great pleasure hosting you and your family! Thank you for your helpful shared tips and advices All the best Mateo
Reviewed: 29 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReally love it, exceeded our expectations. Excellent accommodation . 4 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, clean and new. Comfortable beds and pillows. Full kitchen appliances, washing machine and utilities. Host provided watrer, milk and other cooking items and laundry needs. There’s even orange, grape and persimmons trees around the house & we got to pick and eat the fruits as much as we want 😁😍. Thank you so much for your hospitality
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Dear Anifah, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa and thank you for your kind words. It was a great pleasure hosting you! BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewFacilities is amazing
Dear Justin, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your friends BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewExcellent quiet accommodation. Well equipped and clean house. The owner (Mateo) was very helpful, if we had any problem or request he dealt with it immediately. I recommend the accommodation.
Dear Mr. Martin, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your friends Your feedback it is well appreciated Greetings to all of you BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 2 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery nice host. Perfectly equipped, spacious house, each room has a bathroom. Very friendly small dog 🥰
Dear Mrs. Justyna, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your friends Thank you for your kind words Greetings to all of you BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 28 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVilla and the animals. There was a very friendly puppy on site.
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Reviewed: 11 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe property was amazing. It was very clean, spacious and had fantastic showers and air conditioning. The huge garden was lovely and the property felt very safe and secure. Spacious and secure parking too. Mateo the host was very welcoming and helpful and gave us recommendations for restaurants, excursions etc. Great location near some lovely restaurants and bars. Thanks so much Mateo for all your help 😊
Dear Mrs. Carol, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your family I’m very glad that my recommendations were helpful for you Best greetings to you and your family BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 10 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewMateo was a gracious host. My family enjoyed speaking with him. He allayed all of my concerns regarding my family traveling to Albania and he graciously offered to assist my family with any concerns that they had outside of the booking reservation.
We have no complaints whatsoever. Mateo was a gracious host. I would highly recommend this Villa.
Dear Mrs. Ljuljeta, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting your family I’m very glad that my support was helpful for you ! Your appreciation it is welcomed as well Best greetings to you and your family BR Mateo!
Dear Mrs. Ljuljeta, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting your family I’m very glad that my support was helpful for you ! Your appreciation it is welcomed as well Best greetings to you and your family … Show more
Reviewed: 1 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewAmazing location in the heart of Shköder. You arrive in a secluded place with all the privacy, peace and quiet in the world. Just a short walk away from everything the city has to offer without having to hear the noise. The accommodation itself is super clean and has all the facilities you require. You have more than enough space to park multiple cars on the secured private parking space. The host is also incredibly friendly and really goes above and beyond to make your stay the best it could possibly be. I normally don’t write reviews, but this place has just blown me away. If you are with a larger group and you are looking for an amazing place to stay, don’t doubt and just book it!
Dear Alphonse, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your wonderful friends I’m very glad that enjoyed your stay at Nicolaus Villa Your exception on write us a review it is well appreciated from our side! Best greetings to you and your friends BR Mateo!
Dear Alphonse, Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your wonderful friends I’m very glad that enjoyed your stay at Nicolaus Villa Your exception on write us a review it is well appreciated fro… Show more
Reviewed: 26 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewSi beautiful location! Brand new! Very enjoyable green place in the middle of Shkodër.
Dear Sébastien Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you. I’m very glad that enjoyed your stay at Nicolaus Villa BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 14 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewA stunning hideaway in the heart of Shkodër. The property is very modern and clean and a lovely place to stay.
Dear Jamie Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you. I’m very glad that enjoyed your stay at Nicolaus Villa BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 6 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewDear Antoine Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you and your friends I’m very glad that enjoyed your stay at Nicolaus Villa BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 28 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewEverything about this place deserves 11s, not 10s. We stayed two nights but it's one of the places you wish you could stay a month. It's a wonderful oasis in a lovely city. So much to love...parking the car inside the gate, the big green yard, the chickens, the 4 bathrooms, the cleanliness, the quiet. It's a bit of a splurge compared to other options in Shkoder and well worth it. Thanks for a memorable stay!
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Dear Mrs. Charles Thank you for choosing Nicolaus Villa I’m very glad that you enjoyed your stay at Nicolaus Villa It was a great pleasure hosting you. BR Mateo!
Reviewed: 8 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewOur host was ready to help with some problems that we had after blackout. The house is comfy and clean, enough for a big family, even for cooking. Garden is beautiful with an adorable dog:) we enjoyed our standing. Thank you
Reviewed: 26 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewVery clean, comfortable and beautiful home. Perfect location.
Reviewed: 20 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 2 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
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