About this property

Beachfront Location: Villa's Gio Shala River in Vau i Dejës offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the garden, enjoying stunning lake, garden, mountain, and river views. Comfortable Accommodations: The recently renovated villa features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and parquet floors. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves Italian and traditional cuisines for lunch and dinner. Additional amenities include a bar, minimarket, and cooking classes, catering to diverse guest preferences. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy fishing, walking tours, aerobics, windsurfing, and canoeing. The property also features a waterpark, nightclub, and live music, providing entertainment options for all ages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish

    • Activities:

    • Fishing

    • Karaoke

    • Windsurfing


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
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4 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property itself was lovely, the cabins were flea and comfy, the allocations was absolutely perfect. The staff were so wonderful and helpful, they helped book the bus and also picked us up on a boat, and dropped us back for the bus. We stayed 3...
  • Jill
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Rooms were cozy comfortable and clean. Owners were very nice and helpful.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice modern rooms considering the location. Good air conditioning, staff were all very friendly and helpful.
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    The location is unbelievable, surrounded by surreal nature. Additionally, the staff were amazing, right from transportation to the river and ensuring all guests were welcomed and had what they needed throughout their stay, they really were fantastic
  • Natkanat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location and hosts! Very kind and helpful. The food at the restaurant delicious. We would come back again!
  • Thapak
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were great, and very accomodating. There in middle of april and there were no crowds in Shala River, host was very helpful with helping to plan our trip around Albania. Food was also great.
  • Niklas
    Germany Germany
    Xhorxho and his wife Nicola were the most welcoming & pleasant hosts we have met during our trip in Albania & Kosovo. They were taking really good care of us (12 people) and showed great flexibility with the arrival and drop-off by boat from...
  • Maria
    Portugal Portugal
    Amazing experience! Vila Gio is runned by Georgios and Gru and they make you feel very at home. The room is clean and the beds are very confortable. The breakfast is what you need to start the day. The location is just breath taking - We will be...
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place was a great spot, right in the centre of the Shala River area. The hosts were so lovely and accommodating and the rooms were perfect for our group. Was a great relaxing time down by the river! Would highly recommend.
  • Federica
    Italy Italy
    Caratteristica casetta immersa nel verde, ottima pulizia e letto comodissimo

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 100 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Mirë se vini në lumin Gio Villa Shala! Shijoni pushime relaksuese në male me një lumë të kristaltë pranë shtëpisë, ideale për larje ne ujin e ftoht te Lumit te Shales. Ne ofrojmë shëtitje të udhëzuara në shtigjet malore dhe një restorant me pjata tipike lokale. Perfekte për ata që kërkojnë qetësi dhe natyrë. Rezervoni tani për një përvojë të paharrueshme! Benvenuti a Villa Gio - Shales River! Godetevi una vacanza rilassante in montagna, con un fiume cristallino vicino alle case, ideale per fare il bagno nelle fresche acque del fiume Shales. Offriamo escursioni guidate sui sentieri di montagna e un ristorante con piatti tipici locali. Perfetto per chi cerca pace e natura. Prenota ora per un'esperienza indimenticabile! Welcome to Gio Villa Shala River! Enjoy a relaxing holiday in the mountains with a crystal clear river near the house, ideal for bathing. We offer guided walks in the mountain paths and a restaurant with typical local dishes. Perfect for those looking for tranquility and nature. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 10:00 to 12:00
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Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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