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Bonito - a bungalow that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a coastal view.
A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a beach, and clear blue waters.
A dining area with a round table, two chairs, a bottle, and a bowl of fruit.
A garden with a pathway leading to a house.
A residential property with a well-maintained garden, a brick pathway, and a house with a large window and a satellite dish.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monks Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventnor Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this cottage is by the sea. Shanklin Old Village and Appuldurcombe House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Oceanblue Sea Charters and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monks Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oceanblue Sea Charters - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ventnor Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ventnor Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Harry's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Blenheim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonito - a bungalow that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bonito - a bungalow that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bonito - a bungalow that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bonito - a bungalow that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bonito - a bungalow that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Monks Bay Beach, Ventnor Downs and Oceanblue Sea Charters. Ventnor Beach and Ventnor Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Bonito

Perfect place to stay and explore the Island with the best view from the picture window.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Thankyou so much for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

stunning

We enjoyed our stay here, it was very clean, the views are magnificent, the garden is lovely. Had everthing you need, it was a lovely holiday,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

Had a fabulous stay. Perfect location, lovely views, all our needs catered for. Would have liked WiFi and the toilet to be larger but realise the confines of an older bungalow. Otherwise perfect, even had a badger visiting nightly, wonderful to watch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful view and a lovely, comfy and tidy home

We had a lovely stay at Bonito. It's in such a beautiful location too. The facilities were excellent. Yes the shower is small and the bed a bit hard but you can't please everyone and it does the job. We were so pleased with our stay and the response from Island homes was quick and helpful. Thank you for having us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

stunning location

Mature but beautifully maintained small bungalow in a stunning location above Ventnor. Access would be difficult for people with disabilities as there are steep steps. Parking would also prove difficult for some because of the slope.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Autumn stay at Bonito

As usual Bonito was very welcoming, the flowers and biscuits appreciated. The view is magnificent and the living area makes the most of this. Appliances all work well and the heating is so easy to manage. We find the bathroom area a little cramped but the position and view more than compensate. It was an advantage having a regular bus route so close by enabling linear walks rather than circular.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, property needs love.

Great location, amazing views, however the property is somewhat lacking. Facilities are for the most part fine, albeit the double bed is a standard small, and the box room is an extremely small single bed, with an incredibly uncomfortable mattress. Thinner duvets would be better with a throw blanket than the thick one provided. No bedside lamps in the main bedroom makes it hard to read at night, plus no wall mirror so hair drying was interesting! There needs to be more glassware - 2 wine, 2 tumblers and 1 pint glass means constant washing up...not wanted when youre on holiday. Finally, whilst the flowers, milk and shortbread on arrival were nice, an extra hour spent on cleaning would have been better appreciated. The spider web above the cooker really needs its own postcode as its so large, and the amount of dead bugs on the carpeted (why?????) bay windowsill was beyond belief. I get this is an older property but the amount of spiders is ridiculous, and sprays do exist nowadays to eradicate the problem. Guess you get what you pay for and for the money its adequate.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A fair climb up to Bonito

We absolutely loved the front window and the telescope provided Did find the WC and shower a little tight I must admit the doors and hallway reminded us of a caravan Main bedroom would have benefitted from a decent size mirror over the drawers and a second bedside lamp Loved watching the rabbits in the well kept garden from the bed Enjoyed meals on the front decking
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bungalow

The bungalow was spotless and had plenty of equipment. The photo does not show how extremely steep access is. Also the shower room and toilet were much to small they it would have been better to have been knocked into 1 room. Closing 1 door off and removing 1 sink. If you were on the larger size you would not be able to shut doors. The other rooms were fine. The flowers and shortbread biscuits were a lovely touch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb location

A very comfortable bungalow with a superb view. Cosy with a good heating system. Location good for exploring the island with a regular bus route close by.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fresh and clean with fantastic views

Bonito was spotlessly clean and tidy when we arrived. It has amazing views over the sea and is in a great location .... unless you don't like hills! It is quite a walk to the shops. We hadn't realised before we arrived that the bungalow is not a brick building, it is like a mobile/park home structure. Not a huge problem, but it does mean it gets very hot inside in warm weather and some rooms and doorways are quite small. Don't let this put you off though, we would certainly go again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay!

We enjoyed our stay and location the only downside was the amount of steps and the parking area. .which would put us off returning.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely home

Really nice location with stunning sea views. Bungalow is really clean and comfortable. Visitors should note that the steps from the drive to the bungalow and from the bungalow to the garden are very steep, however you are rewarded with those views! The bungalow is well equipped and we had a lovely bunch of flowers and shortbread to welcome us on our arrival, oh and a pint of milk in the fridge!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views!

We stayed at Bonito for 8 days, the views are breathtaking, the property was airy and clean and perfect for us as a small family. The wild goats on the downs behind the garden popped to say hello! Gardens are beautiful and well maintained, would definitely stay again !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely view!

We had a lovely week at Bonito, the view is fantastic and plenty of space in the accommodation. Lots of nice touches - board games /DVDS, and the kitchen was very well equipped. Only negative was the gate to park took a bit of getting used too, and it is a long way down to the sea - but that is more than made up for by the first class view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean, warm and comfortable in great location

A good, reasonably priced property in great location for visiting the whole of the island. Lovely view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Overall an excellent stay

Excellent accommodation but as last time would like to have the chance to reorganise the bathroom and toilet!! Wonderful front living area and we had superb weather.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing location and views

We had a great stay at Bonito, the booking process and communication was well organised and we had great service. We arrived late in the evening but check in was easy, using a key safe for which we’d been provided with all the information. There is off road parking inside a gate, a bit of a walk up the hill to the property but the path is really well lit with lights on sensors. Bonito had everything we needed for a week’s stay, just the right amount of space for a couple or couple and one child. The second bedroom is quite small with a small bed but ideal for a child. The best feature is of course the view from the huge picture window at the front! Very enjoyable looking out at the English Channel at all times of the day but especially with a cup of tea in the morning. All the amenities you need are provided, overall it was clean and tidy but there were a couple of areas which look like they’d been missed and could do with a more thorough clean (dusty bedroom lamp, a few cobwebs but nothing major). There is a lovely terraced garden at the back and sun deck at the front which we unfortunately didn’t get to really make use of due to the weather but are lovely to have. I’ve scored slightly lower on comfort as we found the bed to be a bit too firm (a mattress topper would be a great addition), and the sofa wasn’t really that comfortable to sit on in the evening when our son had gone to bed, but as you don’t go on holiday to sit on the sofa for long periods I don’t think this is too much of a problem! The location in Bonchurch is great, obviously with sea views, and it was about a 20 minute downhill walk into Ventnor (uphill on the way back but Bonito is on the bus route and the Chinney Steps stop is a few hundred yards away). There is an amazing pub just down the hill called the Bonchurch Inn. There’s also Smuggler’s Haven Tea Garden just down the road but we didn’t get chance to visit that. Overall, a great holiday and we’d recommend the accommodation and would stay there again for a future visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We had a great stay at Bonuto. The house is well equipped with everything you need. The views are amazing and it was lovely to sit outside and watch the sun. It has huge back garden which was nice for our little one. I would recommend this stay to couples of for a family. It was comfortable and well located.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay - thanks

Perfect well equipped and well situated little place with a fantastic view and a lovely long garden. Spotlessly clean. Thanks.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Compact but lovely

Quiet, hilltop holiday home with extensive grounds and sea views. No internet. Had to go everywhere by car and we found the gates on the drive an inconvenience. They were not easy to operate. Overall a lovely holiday home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely experience, beautiful bungalow and area only fault was little bugs in the main bedroom.

Amazing break , lovely views and neighbourhood enjoying stay 😊
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ideal for couples

Overall we were very happy with our stay. Bonito is a small bungalow in a elevated position with wonderful sea views from the panoramic lounge window. Ideal for two adults; the second bedroom is quite small and possibly only suitable for a child. Double bed very comfortable and room adequate but not large. All furnishings are simple but tasteful and the kitchen is well equipped. The shower room and toilet are separate but both rooms are tiny; reconfiguring this into one space would be beneficial. The lounge/diner is spacious, light and welcoming. The outside space is attractive and offers different places to sit and relax, however be aware that due to its elevated position the gardens have many steps and slopes so may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. Damsons and rhubarb were available in the garden when we stayed. Having private parking is a real asset. The wooden gates are heavy so beware of gusts of wind! The only thing missing for us was Wi-Fi. Most holiday lets have this and we failed to check that it would be available; something to consider as the roaming signal was very limited. Overall Ventnor is more attractive than nearby Shanklin and Sandown, and has good routes to the rest of the island.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great view, very nice garden

Enjoyed stay, very good views of the channel from the sitting room. Loved sitting in the garden , saw a red said and goats and cattle on downs. Property had everything we needed for our holiday. Was in walking distance of Ventnor. Only problem was my partner who is over 6ft kept bumping his head on the low door frames and found the shower room was just too small to be comfortable.
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