Great views, food, and hospitality

Stayed in March 2025

An absolute highlight in accommodation in Albania. The road up there is really a challenge, our borrowed little Fiat had a bit of a problem and needed a bit of help from us. Anyway, the view was definitely worth it, and what about the dinner?! The lady of the house cooked us a huge and delicious dinner and breakfast. All the owners were very nice. The building itself is over 100 years old and is truly unique and beautiful. We regret that we only stopped for one night, we will definitely make it longer next time.

Stayed in September 2024

Not the fault of the owners, but the road up to the hill was bad.

It was a unique traditional house with an epic view. Very nice and welcoming people!

Stayed in October 2024

Great place with unique view, great host. Thank you for wonderful dinner for our anniversary. Hope to visit you again soon.

Stayed in August 2024

It was perfect!

The meals were plentiful and exceptional....served with love from Florinda. All ingredients grown right there on the property. The village was magical. View of the mountains and farms below absolutely beautiful. Lovely places to sit and relax and read/sketch and to enjoy the beautiful meals. It's difficult to describe the uniqueness of this place, all I can say is that I've never been anywhere like it.

Stayed in August 2024

Road to house is difficult forrest road, its impossible to reach by average car, you need jeep or big SUV. But owners are ready to take you uphill last 2 km. So for sure park your car down in the valley and ask for a ride.

Absolutely amazing local experience, old house - cultural monument. Owners are like your own family, food is delicious from local garden and surrounding, view is stunning. If you like adventure trips and you want to try albanian cottage, this is right place.

Stayed in August 2024

Location was magical! Couple who owns/runs it are wonderful. Florida's 8 course dinners were amazing! As was her breakfast. All food made from what was grown on their land. You can't find a more beautiful view. Sitting on the porch in the warm breeze overlooking the mountains, river and farms were spectacular. Florida is such a warm and lovely woman. Highlight of our trip.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing not to like....amazing from start to finish

Fantastic location wonderful.hosts and amazing food...it was such a great experience for us and the kids...the hosts were so nice and welcoming and the home cooking was outstanding...although the road to get there can be challenging we managed but they will.come.pick you up if your car cannot go up anymore

Stayed in August 2024

We had a bit of an issue to reach the house with our car. Luckily the hosts helped us here.

Charming guesthouse in the middle of nature. We had a very good time staying at the traditional guest house. The hosts where super friendly, helpful and warm, the food was original and we had the feeling we are getting a glimpse into the Albanian life. It is a nice place for peaceful evenings.

Stayed in July 2024

This house is amazing ! And the family who welcomed us is amazing. We really enjoyed the place, dinner and breakfast amazing. It is a real experience to discover Albania and the kindness of the local people ! I would recommend the place !

Stayed in August 2024

Absolutely amazing place with a very nice staff, perfect dinner as well as the breakfast.

Stayed in August 2024

The road to the property is very difficult unless you have an SUV or off roading vehicle, I do not recommend driving up yourself. They are able to pick you up if you arrange it in advance.

Very traditional property with beautiful decorations and a stunning outdoor area.

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was perfect

The Authenticity

Stayed in August 2024

Access only suitable for cars with good ground clearance although transport can be provided from Përmet

Amazing place to stay with a wonderful family. The location is stunning. Fascinating for traditional architecture and history lovers with a stunning view

Stayed in July 2024

Location, people, food, accomodation... Everything was perfect. Do not hesitate to ask them to collect you at Permët because the road is very tricky!!

Stayed in July 2024

The only challenge is the road to the apartment; it is a bit off-road but offers beautiful views.

This is an ideal place for someone who appreciates authenticity and traditions. The room is kept in a traditional style, clean, with access to a bathroom. The view from the house is unforgettable. Meals prepared by the host were superb—everything was natural and from their own farm. They served some of the best jams I have ever eaten! The place has a rich history, and the hospitality is wonderful. The host even helped us find a place to go rafting!

Stayed in June 2024

It was impossible to "dislike" anything. THe place is magical! They are constantly working on it to keep it beautiful (so if you find some tools, you know why) and, yes, the fact that is isolated means you have a difficult drive but it comes with the perks that it's not a mass destination and you find peace. So ... the ideal place for me!

Go. Go. Go. If you want to experience the truly Albanian hospitality, a wonderful family and the best food you'll try in the country, don't miss out! Florida is just the sweetest and kindest person you can ever encounter. She welcomed us with open arms (and a tea with glicko!). Her husband (Kristop? Apologies, my memory for names is sometimes weak) is also a lovely man. We were treated like royalty and we also felt like one in our fabulous room. We took the biggest room (the one on the lower floor) because it has a private bathroom (it's outside, but just a step away) and it's sooooooo beautiful. We saw the other ones and they are all equally fabulous and neat, clean, cozy... It's like going back in time and becoming a princess! The food... what to say about the food!!!?? It is just picked up from the garden. Could not be any fresher and tastier. We are veggies so it was a bliss to have such fresh produce, lovely cooked and with so much flavour!! We had dinner (the charge was 7 euro per person) and breakfast was already included. Both were exceptional and made with pure love. I wish we had had more time to spend. I could be there for a long time being pampered and spoilt!!! Thanks Florida, for being such an amazing human being!

Stayed in June 2024

The air in our room was hotter than expected in this kind of stone house.

It is a very special place and the family is really nice. Food is amazing. The road was doable with our normal rental car (it was dry weather though).

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing, it's perfect

The location is incredible and the view in particular from the front of the house doesn't get old, this is where you relax and eat so spend a lot of time looking out. The food Florida cooks is also out of this world, the whole family look after you with attention but let you relax also. And the pets roaming around adds to everything!

Stayed in June 2024

The hosts were very welcoming and cooked delicious food. The panoramic view from the house is unreal. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2024

Wow! What a view, what an experience and the people were amazing too. I was hesitant at first to drive there but it was definitely worth the effort

Stayed in May 2024

The road can be challenging if you don't have a 4x4. We got up almost until the end with no problems with a low car but it can stress you if you are not used to roads like this.

This place is unique, it has come out from a fairytale! It's totally worth the way to go there. The room made me feel like a princess. The views are amazing. Kristaq and Florida made us feel like family. One of the best homemade meals we had in Albania. The history and the authenticity of this place are magnificent! We wished we had stayed for much longer.

Stayed in April 2024

Fantastic place to stay if you are visiting permet or the thermal baths.

Stayed in April 2024

We are quite adventurous, but I have to say the 20 minute drive up from the main road was quite bumpy and we were thankful we only did it there and back in our little Hyundai. It was clearance of the bottom of the car that was the problem rather than needing a 4 wheel drive. I woke up early in the morning from creaking floorboards from people walking around upstairs (I am a very light sleeper).

Really lovely hosts, who stayed up late after we realised we had to drive the long way around from Osum gorge. Breakfast was super delicious and view stunning. We realised we had to get up quite early for rafting and would have loved a bit more time in the morning soaking up the view.

Stayed in March 2024