Name: Rentvillas.com
Address: 1697 NW Precision Ln, Bend
Rating: 4.38

“Overall: Very good. Best part was the manager's introduction to the apartment and to Florence, complete with a personalized map showing location and nearby restaurants, etc. Enjoyed Most: Spacious, well-appointed, in excellent location - close enough to walk to nearly all major sites (we're all in our 60s and not in great shape) but far enough to avoid noise etc of center city's tourist area. Enjoyed Least: Second bathroom was very narrow. Difficult for two large men to negotiate, but the larger bathroom has less room in shower. Surrounding Area: Relatively quiet residential area with supermarket, restaurants, dry cleaner, numerous coffee bars, etc. Good for stays over 1 week. Tips or Restaurants: Liked Barrino on Via Ghoberti. Coop and Conad supermarkets nearby and easy to use. Loved coffee shop at corner of Vias Bruno and Ammirato. Check In Out: Best part of stay was property manager's introduction to area.”

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(Ippolito) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Very good. The place is a little isolated from restaurants and food shops but if you have independent transport it is fine. Cold weather meant heating was required. Generally, though, an excellent stay. Enjoyed Most: The property was very clean and well appointed. Large living areas and generous bathrooms were excellent. The surrounding countryside is magnificent and it is only an hour's drive from Rome. Enjoyed Least: The small single beds in most rooms were tiny and not wide enough for an adult. More blankets in cold weather would help. Surrounding Area: The views were spectacular and the air clean. Excellent walking country. Nearby Events or Locales: No town was within walking distance except a trattoria a kilometer away that was only open on some nights. Tips or Restaurants: Be prepared to cook your own food. There is a great open fireplace but no wood. Directions: A GPS helps because the roads are quite complicated. Check In Out: There was nobody there when we checked out. The key holder was available by phone. Check-in was smooth and easy.”

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(Podere Tevere) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: I liked our apartment a lot. Plenty of space, lots of natural light, well-equipped kitchen. The location was great. Enjoyed Most: We had lots of room to spread out. Enjoyed Least: It was drafty, but with the high ceilings. I don't know how you'd avoid that. Surrounding Area: We were close to the Arno and great restaurants. The Santa Croce church was right outside our door. Tips or Restaurants: You don't need to bring anything; everything you need is already there.”

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(Piazza Santa Croce - Alberti) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: The experience was excellent! Easy to book reservation on line and the photos of the apartment were accurate. Enjoyed Most: Location, location, location! Enjoyed Least: Nothing, thought it was great! Surrounding Area: The apartment was about a five-minute walk from the Duomo. We just walked out our door and were there. Tips or Restaurants: Trattoria Maritone is a great place with great food and service with lots of locals. Directions: The easiest thing to do is just take a taxi from the airport. It cost about 25 Euros. Check In Out: Lorenzo, the owner, was great! I called him when we arrived (we arrived a few hours early), and he called the house cleaner to let us in and drop off our bags. We walked around Florence, grabbed something to eat, and then Lorenzo called to tell us the apartment was ready. He walked us through the apartment and showed us how to use everything, gave us his contact info, and gave us a map and showed us places to see and his favorite restaurants. Check out was easy; we just left the keys in the apartment and walked out.”

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(Gerolamo 3) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: It was good and the check-in process was great. Enjoyed Most: Location was good--not too far from the Vaporetto stop.WiFi worked great from the get-go; they provided the password and it worked immediately and was fast. Enjoyed Least: It was the rainy season and we did not have boots or umbrellas.The good news is that the bakery smells from across the street were wonderful. The bad news is that the noise in the street started around 4 AM. Surrounding Area: Out of the way for major tourist traffic, but quite close to St Marcos Square, etc. Close to the Arsenale and park area. Tips or Restaurants: If you see a restaurant you like and want to eat there for dinner, make a reservation as soon as you can. Directions: The key holder meets you at the Arsenale boat stop and accompanies you to the property. This is a good way to get acquainted with the area. Check In Out: We had an issue at check-out: It went just fine, but the key holder did not mention that the boat operators were going on strike (and we needed to get to the cruise ship terminal). It would have been nice to receive some recommendations on how to get around the problem. It was a BIG surprise when we got to the Vaporetto stop and nothing was there!”

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(Arsenale 2) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: We enjoyed our stay overall. Enjoyed Most: The location was very convenient to the main areas in Rome and not too far from the Metro.The size of the bedrooms was very nice and the arrangement was comfortable.The couch was comfortable for sitting.Kitchen was workable and had enough pots and pans, dishes and cutlery. Enjoyed Least: I know that the mattresses in Italy are not like those in America, but the mattress was very hard and I had to use one of the comforters to pad it so I could sleep.The mattress on the sofa bed was very worn and there was no support, so my son kept falling through. He is tall, but not heavy. Fortunately, there was a roll-away bed and so he took the mattress off the bed and slept on the floor on the mattress.The chairs in the bedroom were also worn. Editor's Note: The sofa bed was replaced Dec 2011. Surrounding Area: Again, the location was convenient. The street was for the most part quiet. There was a grocery store about 1 block away and a cappuccino bar just around the corner. Tips or Restaurants: We had a very nice dinner at a restaurant called Abruze. It was just around the corner from the Church of St. Philip and St. James. It was about 4 blocks from the apartment.”

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(Colonna 1) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Very good experience. Neat property, and location. About a full hour drive from Florence as we arrived via high speed train to Florence. Enjoyed Most: Great views, and very private. Enjoyed Least: The only real problem was the weather, as it turned cold right before we got there, and it stayed that way for the 6 days we were there. Consequently we incurred some discomfort as they are not prepared to heat the house which is quite large. Two small portable heaters is all they had, which means that the entire house was pretty cold especially at night. We also used the fireplace, however there was no flue in the chimney so the house became very smoky. Surrounding Area: Just a great area. Heart of the Chianti region so the wine tasting is just excellent. Also the small towns in the area are just wonderful, particularly Castellina In Chianti, it is very pretty, great restaurants, and charm. Nearby Events or Locales: Castellina In Chianti is about 5 km from the house. Tips or Restaurants: The issue of heat needs to be addressed is you are staying in the late fall as we did. None of the items would be an issue in warmer weather. Directions: We did use GPS, and the directions provided were also good.”

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(Rosalia 2) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: The Tuscany area is beautiful. We visited several areasat the direction of our driver and were not disappointed. Enjoyed Most: We were looking for a country experience and it certainlylived up to that. Enjoyed Least: The front bedroom is right next to the chiminey and wassmokey if there was a fire in the fireplace in the livingroom. The owners live right next door and sometimes itwas noisy at night. Owners had dogs that barked at night sometimes. Surrounding Area: The countryside is beautiful and we were able to walksome as the weather was great. Tips or Restaurants: Definitely will have to hire a driver or rent a car. We hireda driver which we think is the best way.”

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(Villa Certaldo) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Overall, our stay was wonderful. The owners of the property were lovely people. We had our own little outside seating area which was nice after a day of outings. The kitchen was well-equipped with dishes, utensils, pots, and pans so it was great to shop locally and prepare our own dinners; there was also a BBQ that we used one evening. The wine was some of the best we tasted in Tuscany and having it so close in the 'wine room' was great. Nearby Events or Locales: The nearest town was Staggia; we did not walk but it was within walking distance. Tips or Restaurants: I found the evenings got quite chilly, so I would recommend a sweatshirt to put on in the mornings as the heat does not get turned on until November.Bring a blow dryer. Directions: The property was a little hard to find if you did not come in by the autostrada, so having a map or GPS is helpful.”

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(Vecchio Borgo - Piscina) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Villa Galli is a fairly new and very beautiful villa. The view of the sea is absolutely breathtaking. Kitchen was very well appointed whereby we could get breakfast before we took off for the day. Beds were very comfortable and villa overall was very clean which I appreciated because I am a clean nut in general. Enjoyed Most: The view and the spaciousness made you feel at home and private from other people sharing villa. Closets and drawers were very ample and clean.It was very peaceful and private. Outdoor veranda is really beautiful, and good for early evening beautiful photos. I am a painter and probably will paint some of my shots. Enjoyed Least: The biggest drawback to this property are the 75 steep stairs in poor state of repair that we had to climb everyday. You have to be in fantastic shape to climb up and down everyday. We managed it fine but would have been easier to have less steep steps. We also had a lot of difficulty with flies. There are no screens anywhere. Even candles we purchased did not help. Water in showers would run hot or cold, very difficult to control. Surrounding Area: We loved the shops, restaurants and the beautiful people both Italian and others we met in Positano. Nearby Events or Locales: We were fortunate to get the best weather while there and enjoyed wonderful memorable trips to Sorrento, Capri, and Amalfi. An Amalfi coastal boat ride was just breathtaking as we went into caves and saw beautiful coral, etc. Tips or Restaurants: Absolutely, bring small flashlights to use on steps leading up to villa. We had a wonderful experience going to La Tagliata family restaurant. Not for the faint of heart as it is literally "on the moon" and is reached by shuttle supplied by the restaurant. All food is grown on premises and is definitely a "happening". Directions: We had a driver arranged by Rentvillas, and a porter to bring our bags up to villa. This was definitely a plus. Check In Out: A young lady, Filomina, was very competent and sweet and got us in and out with no problem.”

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(Villa Galli) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Very much enjoyed the facilities and location. Corte 1 boasted four large bedrooms for just two couples, but it felt luxurious to be able to take advantage of all the space--and we did. The central location made day trips to Florence, Lucca, Pisa, etc perfect. Enjoyed Most: Space, space, space! Enjoyed Least: I was going to say hard beds, but I think the kitchen could benefit from a real oven or convection microwave. We ate in most nights having ravaged local markets for some of the finest food stuffs we've ever experienced. It became a challenge to do it full justice in that kitchen, but we managed. Surrounding Area: Small quiet towns where you could truly get into the local culture. And everyone was so kind, in spite of our inability to speak Italian. Thankfully some knew enough English or French for us to do what we wanted. Nearby Events or Locales: Orentano. Yes--you could walk if you were dumb enough to want to challenge Italian drivers regarding who had the right of way. So we got in our car to make it a fair fight. Tips or Restaurants: This place had everything we needed, including a good two days of provisions. We brought some spice packs suited to our tastes which could have been purchased there but unless we wanted to carry back or leave behind would have been a waste. Directions: No GPS coordinates, which would have been very, very useful. The address could not be found on our GPS. Also their street sign, which is critical to finding the driveway, is hidden behind another sign.”

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(La Corte 1) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: We had a very enjoyable stay here. The property was large and well appointed. It was centrally located for exploration of Normandy. The caretakers, Clairette and Jean Claude, were warm and very friendly. Enjoyed Most: We enjoyed the peaceful rural atmosphere, the spaciousness of the rooms and the grounds, and the ease in getting to a main road to go to specific destinations. Enjoyed Least: We had some confusion in the beginning about the kitchen situation as we had rented villas before and had done breakfasts and some dinners ourselves. The kitchen here is shared by the caretakers and they speak only French so it took us a couple of days to figure out what the situation was. Once we did, however we had them provide our breakfast and dinners and it was great, convenient, and very reasonably priced. Surrounding Area: This property is on or very close to the Cider Route so the surrounding area is just lovely. We visited Giverny on the way to the villa, explored the Cider Route, went to the Bayeux and the D Day beaches, to Caen, to Honfleur and to Mont St. Michel. Nearby Events or Locales: Pont L'Eveque is the nearest town. It isn't within walking distance but is less than 10 minutes by car and very charming. In the past we have been able walk to a village and have enjoyed that experience but this was great, too--can't get more convenient than just walking into the lovely dining room ! Tips or Restaurants: I would suggest planning to have Clairette prepare your breakfast and as many dinners as you can. There is nothing within walking distance (the one small restaurant nearby was closed when we were there) and she does a lovely job both with the meals and the decor. She is flexible with the breakfast so you don't have to plan a specific time, but if you need to be off early it is no problem for her to have things ready at an early hour! Directions: We used a GPS and found it without trouble, but the sign confused us a little because it looked like a hotel sign to us. Check In Out: People should be aware that the caretakers speak only French-- they are very welcoming but when you phone, if you don't speak French, communication will be challenging.”

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(Le Moulin De Calonne) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Our overall experience was very good. It is a small space except for the lower bedroom which was quite large. But I'm sure by most standards it was quite roomy for a Paris apartment. The kitchen was of small/adequate size and appointment and everything was in good working order. The apartment is very attractively decorated with designer fabrics, etc. Enjoyed Most: The view of the Paris rooftops and the FULL ON Eiffel Tower was breathtaking and not to be believed. The Sacre Coeur, Louvre, and Invalide were also visible. The furnished roof deck was a huge bonus as we had very warm weather for October. Enjoyed Least: Everyone comments on the small spiral staircase and there is a reason. It is tortuously narrow and twisty. It requires two hands and two feet to be firmly in place for each step. I'm not sure what an option would be given the small space, so you just learn to be very careful and live with it. Surrounding Area: It is a lovely Parisian street of mostly art galleries and lively bistros. Within a few blocks, however, you have the Metro, St. Germain Blvd, and shops. Within two blocks there is great specialty food shopping in one direction and the Seine and Quai in the other. A great location overall. Tips or Restaurants: Bring your own music source, IPod, for example. They do have a CD player and you can plug into their speakers. We loved a little bistro with a zinc bar named Allard which was a short walking distance. The Buci is always great to sit outside, your fresh seafood for cooking, and watch the scene go by. Directions: It was a pretty straight forward street address. Check In Out: Antoine was our key holder person and he was on time and very polite and helpful. However, the management office had over-scheduled him and he did not have enough time to make explanations we could have used, as there was another family waiting outside for him at another street address. He was stressed at not being able to fulfill obligations as he would have liked.”

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(Pineau) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: We had a very relaxing time at Piccola Torre 5 and particularly liked our private terrace overlooking the vineyards and pool. Enjoyed Most: The apartment was very comfortable and there was nothing we needed. Our living room opened on to a private balcony and we used this area whenever we were home. We loved it and it was private. Enjoyed Least: The double bed was very short. Our feet stuck out the end and the shower was very compact. Surrounding Area: I loved the little village of Panzano and we often stopped for a glass of wine in the square in the late afternoon. The local supermarket had everything we needed and they were very friendly. Nearby Events or Locales: It was quite a long walk to Panzano and mostly up hill. OK if you were very fit, but we chose to drive. Tips or Restaurants: Greve is another local town, however when we were there all the restaurants were closed so we didn't get to sample the restaurants. We did eat at a restaurant in Panzano on our first night.”

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(Piccola Torre 5) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: The villa was very nice. Spacious and well appointed. The setting was beautiful. The villa itself was very close to a road that took some getting used to. Enjoyed Most: Location was ideal for day trips. Pool was great for the kids. Enjoyed Least: The landlady seemed to be very sensitive to our comings and goings. We had a noise complaint from her at 9:50 one night when we were playing a game of Crazy Eights with our sons age 6 and 8. Surrounding Area: Convenience to cities and towns. Tips or Restaurants: I would suggest that families with young children give this place a miss. For couples it would be a great place to stay. Just make sure not to upset the landlady.”

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(Casa Mercatale - Amabile) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Very good. Enjoyed Most: Great location. Surrounding Area: We found good kosher restaurants.”

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(Il Cortile Del Borgo 3) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Overall, we were happy with the villa. Service was quick and cordial and anything that needed repairing was dealt with same day with no extra effort on our part. We loved the privacy on the decks and the jacuzzi even though other villas were in immediate proximity. Amazingly quiet in spite of villas around us. Very good daily maid service. Enjoyed Most: Seclusion and incredible view of caldera, Mirostefani and Fira. Enjoyed Least: Walls inside and outside could have used a coat of fresh paint. We experienced electrical shorts in the kitchen. Surrounding Area: Views, proximity of restaurants, shopping and cafés. Nearby Events or Locales: Mirostefani and Fira both within 15 minutes walk. Tips or Restaurants: Do not trust Trip Advisor for restaurants. Salt and Pepper was highly rated by 5 different people. The location and food were really terrible. Some of those testimonials had to be bogus. The villa has WIFI. Even though a car is provided, you are better off getting around on an ATV. Stay away from motorcycles unless you are an experienced rider... you need nerves of steel to negotiate the roads and other drivers. Directions: We were picked up at the airport. Check In Out: People were helpful carrying bags up and down steep walkways and were right on time.”

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(Villa Sky) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: We enjoyed our week's stay at Castello 3. The property was maintained very well, the view was nice, and I enjoyed the somewhat-remote location. Enjoyed Most: Overall, the property! Other benefits include the on site restaurant, the pool, size of the apartment, on site office was very helpful. We also enjoyed the relaxing afternoons that we spent outside at a table by the apartment. We opened a few bottles of wine and enjoyed the view! Enjoyed Least: The on site restaurant opens at noon so buy your own coffee! We normally prefer a cooler temperature when we sleep, but we had 2 fans in the apartment which we moved to the master bedroom. The shower was small, but we made it work! Surrounding Area: Montespertoli was our favorite town about a 10 minute drive away! Great small town and one of our favorite meals in the piazza! Nearby Events or Locales: There was a small town down the hill that was within walking distance, but we did not go there. Tips or Restaurants: Definately bring mosquito spray and don't open the windows! There is a COOP in Montespertoli where you can basically buy anything that you need. Also, bring bathroom items, like a hair dryer, shampoo, and conditioner. Directions: Yes, we used a GPS. We drove around Tuscany for the week and do not see how you could get around without it! Check In Out: The front desk was fabulous! The check-in process was great and they were very easy going when we had to leave very early on Saturday. They let us check out on Friday.”

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(Il Castello 3) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Very pleasurable. We loved the unit we stayed in. We would have like to have better access to a view from our sitting area outside. Enjoyed Most: The view from the group dining area was fantastic.The pool was wonderful. Enjoyed Least: The drive up. Surrounding Area: Close to other locations for day trips. Directions: Didn't know how to use coordinates on the GPS but followed the written directions and they were very clear. You might want to add to veer to the right when you hit the sign for the factory when you approach the top. Check In Out: It went very smoothly.”

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(Il Cortile Del Borgo 2) - Posted 13 years ago

“Overall: Sweet to be close to one of the "hubs" in Paris. We enjoyed the lovely restaurants and outdoor cafes. The views were "true Paris"! Romantic! Enjoyed Least: Noise from the streets all night. Tips or Restaurants: Bring your own soap and washcloths. Directions: We had Paris City limos pick us up. Great value and zero hassle!”

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(Le Serin) - Posted 13 years ago

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