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Bonito

Bonito

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.2
Condition
4.3
Location
4.8
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.7

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Bonito is a two bedroom detached bungalow situated in Ventnor with panoramic sea views and sleeps up to 3.

Autumn stay at Bonito

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Oct 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.

Would you return?
Yes





A fair climb up to Bonito

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
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

Would you return?
Possible not but would love to return to IOW





Amazing location!

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed here for 2 weeks last month, amazing location! Lovely sea views! Spotlessly clean on arrival! Although I would say it is a little bit smaller than it looks on the pictures but was fine for us as it was just myself and husband.

Only downside to staying at this property was my husband sat on a sunlounger, the instant he sat on it, it ripped, as its been left out in all weather's it's become weak, so probably lost our £150 deposit through no fault of our own. Marks on the duvets that was already there was also blamed on us, despite already been there.
Besides this, island holiday homes are brilliant to deal with, friendly and quick to reply to emails.



stunning

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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,



Superb location

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Island Holiday Homes replied more than 1 year ago
We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Fresh and clean with fantastic views

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Aug 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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.



Enjoyable stay!

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Jul 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our stay and location the only downside was the amount of steps and the parking area.
.which would put us off returning.



Lovely home

Review submitted on Fri, 06 May 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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!




Beautiful views!

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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 !



Lovely view!

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Clean, warm and comfortable in great location

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Oct 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A good, reasonably priced property in great location for visiting the whole of the island. Lovely view.



Overall an excellent stay

Review submitted on Wed, 22 Sep 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Amazing location and views

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Aug 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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!



Great stay

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.






Great stay - thanks

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfect well equipped and well situated little place with a fantastic view and a lovely long garden. Spotlessly clean. Thanks.



Compact but lovely

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jul 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Ideal for couples

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Sep 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Great view, very nice garden

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Sep 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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.