Villa Valentina
This property is highly recommended for travelers seeking a comfortable, self-catering calmcation with breathtaking natural surroundings and warm, attentive hosts.
Villa Valentina presents as a spacious and exceptionally well-equipped vacation home, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Its prime location provides stunning views of the fjord and excellent opportunities for observing the Northern Lights, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty.
Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 42 reviews.
Slow pace
Reviewers consistently describe the atmosphere as cozy, warm, and relaxing, conducive to an unhurried stay, often highlighting the fireplace and comfortable amenities.
“sehr erholsamer Aufenthalt mit nordischem Flair”
“Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit im großen Haus mit allem, was wir an Ausstattung brauchten, Haus am Hang mit Blick auf den Fjord, Kaminofen, große Zimmer, Garten, etwas außerhalb aber mit sehr guter Anbindung an Alta.”
“Un ambiente caldo, accogliente, pulito, dotato di tutti i comfort.”
Private outdoor space
The property offers private outdoor spaces such as balconies and a garden, which are highlighted for their views and for aurora sightings.
“Vista muito linda, num local sossegado, onde conseguimos ver as auroras da varanda.”
“Haus am Hang mit Blick auf den Fjord, Kaminofen, große Zimmer, Garten, etwas außerhalb aber mit sehr guter Anbindung an Alta.”
“balcones y parking privado.”
Water access
The villa offers direct views of the fjord, with multiple mentions of the beautiful vista over the water.
“Die Lage ist super, mit einem wunderschönen Blick über den Fjord.”
“Haus am Hang mit Blick auf den Fjord”
“Villa Valentina è una villa stupenda da cui si gode una magnifica vista sul fiordo di Alta.”
Village within reach
The property is located a short drive (10-15 minutes) from Alta, providing easy access to town amenities while maintaining a peaceful setting.
“Alta está a uma curta distância de carro, com múltiplos supermercados e restaurantes.”
“etwas außerhalb aber mit sehr guter Anbindung an Alta.”
“Just 15 minutes from Alta.”
Quiet
Guests consistently describe the location as quiet and peaceful, with good sleep quality despite being near a road, and praise the serene, scenic surroundings.
“Vista muito linda, num local sossegado, onde conseguimos ver as auroras da varanda.”
“La qualità del sonno è ottima e anche se è sulla strada non abbiamo sentito rumori.”
“The location was absolutely stunning and scenic, can't get better than this.”
Privacy
The villa is described as very spacious, offering ample room for guests, which implies a sense of privacy within the accommodation itself.
“Casa incrível com todas as divisões muito espaçosas, confortáveis e todas as comodidades disponíveis.”
“Sehr viel Platz.”
“Very spacious, cozy, nicely and carefully furnished, clean and well equipped with everything you need.”
Nature immersion
The property offers exceptional nature immersion, with stunning fjord views and frequent opportunities to observe the Northern Lights directly from the villa.
“Vista muito linda, num local sossegado, onde conseguimos ver as auroras da varanda.”
“Magnifique, tout était parfait”
“Ciliegina sulla torta, l'Aurora Boreale vista più volte dalle finestre di casa e dal balcone, che ha danzato addirittura per ore sopra Villa Valentina.”
Bed comfort
The beds and linen are noted as comfortable, contributing to good sleep quality.
“Very nice beds.”
“Beds and linen were comfy.”
“La qualità del sonno è ottima”
Service warmth
The hosts are consistently praised for their exceptional warmth, responsiveness, and thoughtful gestures, such as welcome gifts and proactive communication.
“Comunicação muito eficiente.”
“Die Vermieter haben uns mit liebevoll ausgewählten Annehmlichkeiten versorgt und haben immer sehr schnell reagiert.”
“The host even kept the heating on well before we arrived which was a great touch.”
Food on site
While not a hotel with a restaurant, the villa provides a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals, which is appreciated for its convenience and cost-saving.
“The apartment was really well equiped. Lot of Kitchen and houshold items.”
“Die Unterkunft war sehr gemütlich und mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt.”
“La cucina super attrezzata. Tutto perfetto.”
Villa Valentina offers a strong calmcation experience with its serene fjord views, private outdoor spaces, and a slow, unhurried atmosphere. Its location outside Alta provides both tranquility and convenient access to a nearby town, fitting well within the criteria for a Tier B calmcation, despite being a vacation home rather than a traditional hotel.
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Guests report good sleep quality, even though the villa is located near a road.
The villa offers magnificent views of the fjord and the opportunity to see the Northern Lights from the balcony or windows.
- balcony
- windows
The villa has two spacious and well-equipped bathrooms, one with an internal sauna. However, the ground floor shower has issues with water leaking onto the floor.
- Be aware that the ground floor shower may leak
The villa is consistently described as warm and cozy, with hosts ensuring heating is on prior to arrival.
Guests consistently report easy check-in processes, clear communication from the host, and flexibility with early check-ins.
- Expect a smooth check-in process
- Hosts are responsive and accommodating for requests like early check-in
Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.
“Casa incrível com todas as divisões muito espaçosas, confortáveis e todas as comodidades disponíveis. Vista muito linda, num local sossegado, onde conseguimos ver as auroras da varanda. Alta está a uma curta distância de carro, com múltiplos supermercados e restaurantes. Comunicação muito eficiente. Tudo impecavelmente limpo, com exceção do forno. Voltaríamos a marcar. Um dos locais mais fantásticos que já reservei.”
“The apartment was really well equiped. Lot of Kitchen and houshold items. Free Firewood was provided for the Fireplace. And the sauna was realy clean and almost new.”
“Die Unterkunft war sehr gemütlich und mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Die Lage ist super, mit einem wunderschönen Blick über den Fjord. Die Vermieter haben uns mit liebevoll ausgewählten Annehmlichkeiten versorgt und haben immer sehr schnell reagiert.”
“The house, the equipment and the view”
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