Contrary to the other reviews listed (ps I don’t think are all reflective of Villa Dantè in Margaret River but other properties this company has)
My partner and I stayed at Villa Dante Margaret River for two nights, after booking we were emailed a neurotic list of departure rules and listed ludicrous fees that will apply if not followed.
This email was sent twice before arriving and on the drive down from perth we received a text message stating the house had been thoroughly inspected for damages and we were advised to do the same on arrival and report any immediately. Not the most welcoming of messages and not the best way to start your relaxing vacation to say the least.
On arrival the property inside was very clean and that’s the only good thing I can say, I emailed carolyn @3.30pm to let her know there was no internet connection as I needed to connect for my business emails, I received no reply but received a message regarding the departure rules for check out on Sunday. We bought our own prepaid internet from retra vision. Unimpressed. No air conditioning on the lower floor where the bedrooms are, only ceiling fans but due to the lack of privacy from the street opening the blinds and windows wasn’t an option for us, so we went to purchase a pedestal fan for additional airflow.
We have stayed in many private vacation rentals, stayz accommodation, air bnbs and yes sometimes the cupboards are locked and extra rooms but almost every single cupboard of this accommodation was locked even in the kitchen. We were able to put away our supplies which for us small things like that makes you feel more at home.
The bed was very small I could almost say it’s on a double bed size more than a queen.
Here’s the real kicker at 10am the Saturday morning of our stay, after having no response from Carolyn regarding the wifi but receiving our departure message with the neurotic list of rules and fees if you do not follow we decided we work far too hard to not enjoy our small amount of time away in our second home of Margs. We were so lucky to have snagged a one night stay at alternate accommodation.
Yes. We paid an additional $450 for one night to stay somewhere else that felt inviting, relaxing, warm and hospitable.
Villa Dante represents everything Margaret River is NOT..
There is so much great accommodation located in Margs but this IS NOT one of them. (Poor last minute accommodation choice on our behalf)
I have never written a bad review before but I felt so annoyed by this whole ordeal because every other time we’ve stayed in Margs it’s just a dream.
In Aussie slang “I wouldn’t rate it”