If you want to escape from the busy touristy atmosphere, looking for a relaxing atmosphere, but you want to be close enough to see a lot of cities during the day without being too far away, you have found your spot. The beauty of this location, looking over the valleys in the morning is breathtaking. Ricardo will make you feel like a family member and is so welcoming and friendly, making you feel like you already knew him.
Also local restaurant in the village with relaxing atmosphere and reasonable prices, great food.
Enjoyable experience. Close enough to the beach, waterfalls, shopping and villages to make a day trip and still have a relaxing evening.
I spent two weeks with a group of other ladies in this lovely thousand year-old medieval village nestled in the mountains in the middle of Italy. We shared amazing meals, beautiful landscape, and fun adventures with Riccardo and Tomasz!
The village itself was quite lovely and so peaceful.
Our rooms were wonderful. Some rooms had baths en suite, some had them next to the room.
The grocery truck came by on Wednesdays, where you could get a variety of items so we stocked up for making our meals. If we didn’t feel like making our meals, there was a restaurant on the premises that was incredibly good and the staff very friendly.
If you felt adventurous, you could always take the train or rent a car and go to different destinations.
Bring your walking shoes because you walk everywhere and it is uphill💜
Absolutely recommend for anyone who does remote work, it is perfect and quiet and beautiful.
This is my second visit to Dolce Vita Co-living and I will definitely be back. The village is warm and inviting and as picturesque a location as you can find in the Umbria area.
We shoved a lot of things into our 10 day stay which included our travel days, and I would definitely slow it down the next time. Having said that, it’s an incredibly convenient location to hit a lot of magnificent and historical sites.
As a co-facilitator of our 10 day vacation, I believe the cooking class was the hit of the event. I look forward to returning and I think that you can’t go wrong with a visit to this site.
Riccardo, as always, is an excellent host.
Just got back from an amazing 10 day stay at Dolce Vita Coliving. Ricardo was amazing, he was the most gracious host. He helped us with every detail of this trip, from where to eat the best food in Umbria to which towns to visit to which sites to see. The village is nothing short of stunning. The beauty and views in and around the village were breathtaking!
Had a wonderful stay with my dog Basil. They were still a bit in a start-up phase so still figuring stuff out. Riccardo as the host was super welcoming and took really good care of us and showed me around multiple places in the neighborhood. As I came in the winter it was very quiet both at the Co-Living as in the village, I didn't mind that though as I came to rest during myself stay. Our favorite activity was discovering all the beautiful walks around the village in the forest and chatting with the locals at the bar! Will definitely be back :).
I spent 2 weeks in this lovely medieval village - in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains. It is a peaceful heaven for an outdoor lover. You can go for many hikes or runs, you can enjoy local food in the local restaurant and Riccardo will organize great activities for you as well as trips to a nearby bigger town for groceries. I really anjoyed my stay and will hopefully be back.
When I booked Dolce Vita Coliving, I had no idea where I was going. I just showed up… and honestly, I was shocked at how lovely and peaceful this place turned out to be.
The coliving is in a tiny medieval village in Umbria, Italy. At first, it feels like you’ve stepped back in time, but then you realise you’re also living right inside this little community. The spaces are spread across the village, so every day you’re wandering narrow stone streets and passing neighbours who always stop for a smile or a chat. It makes you feel like part of the family.
Life here runs slow in the nicest way. Two restaurants, a café with focaccia and cakes that taste like heaven, and a minimarket that has just what you need. Once a week, a supermarket truck literally rolls into town, which feels both funny and charming. And Riccardo, who runs the coliving, makes sure no one’s missing anything, even driving us to a bigger supermarket nearby.
The days had their own rhythm. One moment we were rafting or biking through the hills, the next we were sitting down for family dinners with fresh vegetables straight from Riccardo’s garden. And let me tell you… this place stole my heart because of one thing: the truffle. Every meal with truffle here felt like a little piece of paradise on a plate.
Work was easy with the coworking space, comfy chairs, good WiFi, and windows that looked out on hills that don’t even feel real. And every evening, no matter what, I’d watch the sun dip behind the mountains. It became my ritual, the kind you never forget.
I came here with no plan and no expectations. I left with memories, friendships, and a piece of my heart still sitting somewhere between the village streets and a plate of truffle pasta
I had an excellent stay at Dolce Vita Coliving,. The coliving is located in Vallo di Nera, a beautiful medieval village in the Umbria region of Italy. The fact that the services and spaces of the coliving are spread throughout the village makes the experience even more charming—you really feel like part of the community. Everyone in the village is so nice, always giving you a small chat.
The activities offered are diverse and exciting: from rafting and mountain bike trips to visits to nearby villages, family dinners, and cultural exchanges with local residents. These activities gave me the chance to deeply connect with the local culture and cuisine, which was a highlight of my stay.
The village itself has two excellent restaurants, a cozy café serving really focaccias and home made cakes, and a small minimarket for daily necessities. Once a week, a supermarket truck comes to town, which is both convenient and part of the charm of village life. On top of this, Riccardo , the coliving manager, was taking us to the nearest supermarket (10 minutes drive) at least once a week which was really conviniant.
One of the things I enjoyed the most were the family meals. We often cooked with vegetables straight from the garden that Riccardo cultivates. The freshness and flavor of the produce made every meal special.
Dolce Vita is what in Italy they call a “diffuse coliving”, meaning the facilities are spread across different locations within the village. I found this to be a huge plus—it gave me the chance to walk through the picturesque streets every day and soak in the beauty of the medieval setting.
The rooms were spacious and well-equipped, and the coworking space was excellent, with ergonomic chairs and monitors that made it easy to stay productive. The views from the village are breathtaking, and watching the sunset from one of the many viewpoints became a daily ritual.
