One of the most charming properties I’ve stayed in. The atmosphere was so relaxing and peaceful. Beautiful, clean and well-maintained territory and of course a fantastic infinity pool with spectacular views. Felt very intimate with only a few other guests. On my birthday the host, Monika, complimented us with a bottle of Prosecco, which was a lovely gesture and made my day. The breakfast was great! The owners’ dog made us smile :)

I was left with a bittersweet feeling upon our departure. The night before a checkout I’ve got a food poisoning, so I barely slept. It naturally made me extremely dehydrated the morning after and I drank lots of water to compensate. The checkout was at 10 AM, pretty early for someone who has barely slept the night before, and after leaving the room in a rush I rested an hour more in the gardens until I felt a bit better and drink some more water. So of course soon I needed to use the bathroom. However, I was denied using any bathroom, also employee bathroom, which was so weird and awkward. I would have really appreciated a little more empathy, especially when your guest is clearly not feeling well. So we had to leave in a rush and look for a cafe that was open so I could simply pee.

The best way to describe Monika’s place is just WOW! What an incredible find! We hired a car from the airport and on the drive up to the guesthouse the views were just stunning and getting better the higher we climbed but when we arrived the views from there are amazing! Monika really does have a beautiful spot! The breakfast dining room has huge glass windows so you feel immersed in the beauty of the area while eating in there. It’s just breathtaking! As for the breakfast itself it was a buffet style with plenty of choice to suit all tastes or if you’re good eaters like us there was plenty to keep going back for seconds and thirds! All delicious and very typical of continental style. Monika also cooked us fresh eggs every morning however we liked them cooked. There were a selection of fresh juices or coffee and tea, which was English breakfast tea so a thumbs up from us for that too. Our room was beautifully decorated, very clean, modern and tasteful, our en-suite was large, very clean with a powerful shower and piping hot water. White towels provided for the en-suite and pool towel’s provided as well, and there was a hairdryer too. We had a balcony looking out towards the lake and wow what a view to wake up to every morning! Monika is the friendliest person, she is always smiling and happy and would go the extra mile to make sure we were enjoying our stay. She is fluent in a good number of languages (I think someone said 6), so communication is easy and she’s very helpful with her knowledge of the area. There is a lovely infinity pool with stunning views, loungers around and a cosy outside seating area too. We spent a lot of time out and about sightseeing. There’s plenty to see around the area and having a car gave us the freedom to explore. We would definitely stay at Monika’s again. We couldn’t fault it in any way, in fact it way exceeded our expectations. You will not regret booking to stay here it’s superb

There was nothing about the property that we did not like. You would need a car because of its location but it is the location that makes this place incredible and it’s only a short drive up from Malcesine

Absolutely everything, view, breakfast and pool were all perfect. Monika was such a welcoming host and all of her staff were so nice! We did not have a car with us so had to walk down to the town for the evening which was no problem for us. You can get a 15/20 euro taxi back up or walk back up which is quite a hike but once you're at the accomodation you completely forget the walk when you're swimming in the pool. The room was so much better than the pictures and waking up to the mountain view every morning is an unforgettable experience. Thanks again and we will hopefully be back.

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Everything!! Monika was so friendly, we loved playing with the dog, lounging by the pool and chatting with the other guests who were also very nice (I think Monika has this welcoming influence on the dynamics between all her guests!). The breakfast was amazing and guests are free to use the coffee machine and have desserts from the kitchen after the hosts go home at 6pm. We loved having a coffee machine and a fridge in the room as well as the toiletries provided. The outside spaces were gorgeous, with so many places to rest and enjoy the view, and we felt we had privacy as well as being able to see others if we wanted to. The views were amazing obviously. Monika had a helpful map for us in the room and suggested nearby places to eat that were lovely!! Our beds were comfy, with enough pillows and nice sheets.

We travelled from Trieste the night before so we struggled to make the 6pm cut off for check in and so did another guest. Monika left our key out for us but an option for later check-in would have been cheaper and less stress for us (we got a taxi from quite a long way away to make the time)! A slightly later check-out time would also be amazing to maybe sneak in a cheeky morning swim!

Everything! The room was lovely with comfortable beds, amazing rainfall shower, stunning terrace with sun umbrella, automated blinds, coffee machine, beach towels. The pool area was gorgeous with an amazing infinity pool, garden area and various different sun loungers to enjoy the amazing view of the lake. Lovely dog and staff. Good selection for breakfast including overnight oats, granola, fresh fruit, eggs cooked to your liking, pastries and fresh coffee. Definitely advise a car as although not far from the lake and town it is very up in the hillside.

Unfortunately had a twin bed instead of a double but considering we booked very last minute this was understandable and we were just happy we got a room. The road to the hotel and parking was extremely steep and difficult in a van but this can't be helped with the amazing location. Generally just sad we couldn't stay longer!

My partner and I hired a car from Bologna and drove to Malcesine (you will need a car) before heading across to Venice and then down to Tuscany. Malcesine is a hidden gem, the drive down to the lake was spectacular. Our stay at Guesthouse Grandview was magical. The property is higher up and the view of the lake was absolutely breathtaking. Monika, the host of the property was super friendly and helpful with many recommendations on where to visit, eat and swim - we truly felt part of the family with the level of hospitality that was provided from all the staff including the resident dog! The room and property were kept in pristine condition and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay including free parking. If you don’t feel like a drive down to the town there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance (which were amazing) otherwise a drive down to the picturesque town only takes about 15 minutes or so where there is a supermarket, as well as many shops and restaurants to explore on the lake. Highly recommend booking this property and exploring what Lake Di Garda has to offer - a must add to your Italian road trip holiday! Thank you Monika, we look forward to returning in the future - Andrea & Pana.

The view was simply stunning, the lake and the mountains were amazing. Room was plenty big enough and very modern, air conditioning, balcony with a view of the lake and the mountains, what a great view to wake up to Breakfast was lovely, plenty of choice Swimming pool was lovely looking out over the lake and the mountains

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Fabulous breakfast, super scenic and peaceful location. Monika is an excellent host and gave us amazing recommendations for things to do and see while we stayed in malcesine. Felt very welcome and we were sad to be leaving!! Plus, we loved Zena the resident dog!

The road to get there!! First time driving there was tricky but we got used to it after a couple of days and Monika was very helpful explaining where to park, how to navigate the roads etc.

Grand Views, perfectly clean and well maintained facilities with a super friendly host. The location is a little paradise up the hills of busy Lake Garda. The breakfast has something for every taste. Monika mixes drinks by the pool ans also helps out with suggestions for dinner. what a dream!

Roads to the location are steep and narrow, watch out!

The infinity pool over seeing the lake and mountains were second to none view wise. Having breakfast on the terrace seeing that view every morning is wonderful. The host was superb doing a specially great job at breakfast with lots of good options for food and drink and her hosting skills were very pleasant and efficient.

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