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

“Overall: This was a great apartment in an excellent location. It made me feel like I was a local. Enjoyed Most: Location was excellent, comfortable accommodations. Surrounding Area: Good food, very fun environment, fun day trips not too far away. Nearby Events or Locales: Asolo itself was pretty small. Directions: They were excellent instructions Check In Out: Francesca was very helpful and accommodating. It could not have been smoother.”

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(Casa Asolo 2) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: It was lovely -- very relaxing, we had everything we needed. The property is beautiful. A great vacation spot with family and friends! Enjoyed Most: Walking through the national park, winery next door, great kitchen, comfortable sitting areas, pool was lovely, ponds and fountains. It was an easy place for a large gathering, as people could mingle or sit quietly by themselves and read, as they wished. The staff were tremendously helpful. Enjoyed Least: It was terrific. Would have been nice to be able to go into the garden ourselves to pick vegetables, but that is such a minor point-- it was really fabulous. Surrounding Area: Going on long walks, the winery next door, strolling around Sitjes, their restaurant, easy train ride to Barcelona. Nearby Events or Locales: St. Pere de Ribas or Sitjes, neither were within walking distance. You had to drive everywhere. Tips or Restaurants: Be sure to visit the winery next door for a tasting! Directions: Some GPS worked but others couldn't locate the property. Directions were pretty good, but still easy to get lost. Some taxis got lost, others had no problem. Check In Out: They accommodated those of us arriving early by letting us hang out at the restaurant until the villa was ready--this made meeting up with everyone much easier, as flights arrived at different times.”

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(Masia Garraf) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very good. Enjoyed Most: Its setting, the view and its proximity to San Gimignano. Enjoyed Least: One of the bedrooms had no mirror. Surrounding Area: The view. A very beautiful part of Italy. Nearby Events or Locales: San Gimignano. No, perhaps for younger people. Tips or Restaurants: Can't think of any. One great restaurant was in Poggibonsi but can't recall the name. It was adjacent to a small hotel. Also a great pizzeria in the main square of Volterra. Directions: Put the actual address of Il Cortile rather than the address of the owner's residence. We were using a GPS which took us the owner's residence which is about two kilometers from our destination. We had to call them to lead us in. Check In Out: Check in and check out went well.”

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(Il Cortile Del Borgo 12) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: We absolutely LOVED our stay! The view and the apartment are outstanding. Enjoyed Most: The view and location. Easy to walk to town for eating and touring the Cinque Terre. We loved having our coffee every morning and wine in the evening on the deck while watching the boats come in an out of the harbor. It was so difficult to leave at the end of our stay! Also, the beds were comfortable and many choices for making coffee. We had everything we needed. Enjoyed Least: The small bathroom didn't have much counter space, but it didn't really ruin our stay. Surrounding Area: We took the boat to the Cinque Terre towns several times to hike and eat. Also, the town of Portovenere is charming with many excellent places to eat. We also hired the owner's son to take us wine tasting. Really enjoyed the winery as well us our lunch with him. Nearby Events or Locales: Portovenere is the nearest town. An easy 5 minute walk from the apartment. Tips or Restaurants: The only thing I'd mention is there are two flights of stairs leading up to the apartment entrance and several more to the unit itself. Not a problem for us, but if mobility is an issue might be important to know. We ate at all the restaurants the owner Roberta recommended. They were all delicious. We stay with the local cuisine of the area, which is seafood. Also, tried the local pesto. Excellent! I'm gluten intolerant and all the restaurants were very accommodating. One restaurant in Corniglia even ran across the street to buy gluten-free pasta. It turned out to be the best meal I had in the Cinque Terre. Directions: We hired a driver to pick us up at the airport. The owner Roberta actually picked us up. She is lovely. Not only did she pick us up, but she took us to the grocery store.”

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(Casa Venere) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: We had a very good experience, enjoyed the house and the outside. It is a good location with a great view. Enjoyed Most: I think it was a good value for the money, very nicely furnished and decorated with a great outdoors area. Enjoyed Least: A bit hard to find, needs a house number that is clearly visible from the street. Surrounding Area: Great views and close to La Spezia and Cinque Terre. Nearby Events or Locales: Bolano, a bit uphill but a nice town. Directions: I think one needs a GPS or Google as it is a bit difficult to find coming from La Spezia. Check In Out: Check in and check out went great and I have high praise for the owner Stefania.”

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(Villa Riviera - 9) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: A delightful experience living like a local, in an unusual villa, with an historical Saracen Tower! Enjoyed Most: The views and the beautiful furnishings. All the bedrooms were furnished with care and imagination. The place had great character reflecting the owner's sense of Italian history in this area.It was a great home with various levels affording privacy for different guests. The views were beautiful. Enjoyed Least: The internet didn't work most of the time. The pool is small, but since it was too cool to swim, for us this wasn't an issue. In the summer heat, it is probably great to cool off. Surrounding Area: This is a great area, close to Sorrento and Positano. Easy access to Capri. We explored the coast, even driving all the way to Amalfi, although in the summer this is probably a greater challenge with tour buses. We enjoyed seeing the coast and sampling restaurants along the way. Nearby Events or Locales: Massa Lubrense is the town we were in, and therefore, it was an easy walk from the villa to explore the little town which had interesting restaurants and shops...making us feel like locals. There was a coffee bar where we headed each morning for a cappuccino and pastry. Italian coffee is the best! Tips or Restaurants: Don't try and park in the villa's parking spaces...park on the street and walk up the villa via a long steep driveway. When we were met by the caretakers, they suggested we leave the car parked on the street and forego driving up the very narrow and steep driveway. They offered to bring our luggage up for us. We bravely decided to drive up the driveway and park at the top. The next day we moved the car to the steet, and no longer braved the driveway challenge. We walked up from the moment on. It was good exercise. Directions: We had no trouble finding the Villa and called an hour before arriving just to make sure it would be no problem. They met us at the property. Check In Out: Check in/check out was no problem.”

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(Villa Lobra) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Only one word to describe it...INCREDIBLE. Close to Cortona - walking distance (uphill) 5-7 mins. The villa is 2nd to none - has the Tuscany look on the outside and the inside is STATE of the ART and extremely comfortable. The bedrooms were awesome, bathrooms amazing. Inside eating area was perfect, kitchen quaint. The patio and outside area was absolutely perfect - shaded area that protected us from the rain. Although we didn't use the pool because of rain and temp - its a perfect setting. Enjoyed Most: Location near Cortona and the quality of the property - sleeping arrangements were perfect with plenty of space for everyone. Surrounding Area: Proximity to everything - walking to Cortona, driving to virtually everywhere. Nearby Events or Locales: Cortona - 5-7 min walk. Tips or Restaurants: I would recommend bathrobe and slippers. Rent a car.Sylvia will give you everything you need for recommendations. Definitely take a couple of day trips - we went to Assisi and several other small towns. A MUST is having Chef Francesco cook for you - best two meals in three weeks; we arranged these through RentVillas. Also the Del Brenna experience was unforgettable - ask Sylvia. Directions: Sylvia gives you everything you need - and meets you if you are lost. GPS was worthless- in general (not related to the villa) use your iPhone Maps - walking, driving works perfect. Check In Out: Sylvia was awesome!”

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(Villa Benessere) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: The house had all the amenities of our home in America. The dishes, glasses and cooking utensils were clean and very nice, almost new. Enjoyed Most: The views from the patio and having meals out there as well. Enjoyed Least: The parking space was not large enough for the car we had so we parked across the street. Surrounding Area: The house was centrally located to the major highways to do day trips whether to Nice, St Raphael or Avignon. Nearby Events or Locales: The nearest small town was Port Grimaud and it was not in walking distance. Tips or Restaurants: Ask for additional bath towels as we were there for a week and had to use one bath towel. We found out that we could have gotten extra towels for an additional cost. Directions: Directions were spot on and we did not use a GPS. Check In Out: It was smooth including the late arrival.”

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(La Corgette) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: The location was perfect. The short walk into town and the easy access out of town made this a perfect spot in the heart of Tuscany. Enjoyed Most: We loved that we had the best of both worlds. Close enough to town that we could walk with the feeling that we were in the country when you looked out either the front or back of the villa. Enjoyed Least: There was very little to complain about at Casa Gioia. Our only complaint was that the espresso pot was too small and the "American Coffee Maker" was too slow to brew. Also the knives in the kitchen could use some upgrading. Surrounding Area: We loved that we had easy access throughout the Chianti Region. The rolling hills and the landscape are breathtaking. Nearby Events or Locales: The villa is less than a 10 minute walk into Greve. Tips or Restaurants: We have used RentVillas many times now so we are generally used to what to expect when staying at a villa. We travel with our own reuseable shopping bags as well this time we brought a small folding cooler for our trips into the CO-OP. We also travel with Tide-Pods for the washing machine as well as bounce sheets and zip lock bags. Directions: We bring along our own GPS as well as paper maps, but the directions provided got us to the villa with no problems. Check In Out: The check-in and check-out are seamless.”

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(Casa Gioia) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very peaceful and restful, exactly as promised. Enjoyed Most: Location and rustic styling. Enjoyed Least: Access to the driveway. Very steep drop from the roadway was difficult to negotiate with a large car. Surrounding Area: Ease or access by road and rail to a umber of large and small towns. Nearby Events or Locales: Cortona. Possible to walk in about 35 to 40 mins but we preferred to drive. Tips or Restaurants: Nothing in particular, other than perhaps a flash light. Restaurants in Cortona are fair to good. The restaurant in Hotel Michelle was excellent. Check In Out: Valentina, the property manager was excellent.”

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(Casa Toscana) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very good. Enjoyed Most: Location. Surrounding Area: The small towns in the general area.Wine country was not far. Nearby Events or Locales: Orentano. Must have your own rental car to enjoy this property. Tips or Restaurants: Explore the area. Check In Out: Very smooth.”

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(Casa Orentano) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: We loved everything about our stay. Three couples stayed in Poggio 2. We were very comfortable--the 3 bedroom, 3 bath apartment was perfect. It was quiet and peaceful and we loved walking down the lane to see the vineyards and olive grove. Enjoyed Most: The bedrooms were spacious and each room had a private entrance. Each room had nice windows and it was so pleasant in early May that we could open the windows.We liked that we were in the country, and that we could walk into town. The little grocery store, the Coop, had everything we needed for breakfast and snacks.The owners left six bottles of their wine, Terre di Conio. They were tagged with the price. We paid 10 Euros for a very good Chianti Classico. There was also a bottle of their olive oil. Enjoyed Least: We liked everything. Surrounding Area: It was very easy to explore the Chianti area. One day we drove the Chianti trail visiting 5 charming medieval villages including Greve. We were able to take day trips to Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, Montelpulciano, Montealcino and Pienza. We loved tasting the wines of the region, viewing the beautiful countryside and visiting the medieval villages. We really loved the Tuscan food and the pici! Nearby Events or Locales: San Donato. The downtown area with a few restaurants and grocery store was about a 10 minute walk. We were very fortunate because there was a wine festival in San Donato celebrating 300 years of Chianti classic when we were there...1716 - 2016. Residential neighborhoods are adjacent to this Agriturismo. Tips or Restaurants: Bring a hair dryer that has a switch so it can be used on high voltage. The owners daughter, Giulia (pronounced Julia) was fabulous. She wrote out a list of towns to visit and nearby restaurants. There are several small towns within 5 -7 km which we visited for dinner 1. Badia a Passienano and restaurant La Scuderia 2. Barberino Val D'elsa and restaurant L'Archibugio 3 . Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and restaurant La Vecchia Piazza 4. San Donato and restaurant La Toppa. We ate at all the restaurants and loved them. She had 2 more suggestions in San Donato Palazzo Pretorio, La tavern di Ciccino. They must have replaced the pillows as they were comfortable! There was not a washing machine in our unit, but the owner did our laundry for 6 euros a load. Directions: The directions to the property were perfect. WE had GPS on our phones so we didn't rent it with the car, Check In Out: I had a phone call from Giulia on the morning of our check in day to discuss our expected time of arrival. I let her know when we left Florence and she was waiting for us when we arrived. She speaks very fluent English and is delightful. She spent quite a bit of time with us telling us about restaurants. Her mother lives on the property, but she does not speak English. The mother loved the translator app on our phones!”

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(Poggio 2) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Tuscany at its best, staff treated us like family and the villa was outstanding. Enjoyed Most: Location. Enjoyed Least: The hill to the laundry room. Surrounding Area: The view and the people. Nearby Events or Locales: San Gimignano. Tips or Restaurants: Bring a set wash cloths.”

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(Il Cortile Del Borgo 8) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Our overall experience with the property was wonderful. I needed a place that would accommodate our whole family, immediate and extended family. The property was well kept and cared for. This place was large and private enough for our family gathering that it gave each of us enough time and space to gather together while still being able to have some privacy. Enjoyed Most: There is so much to like about this property it is difficult to highlight one thing. The individual apartments, the landscaping, the pools, the location and our host was so gracious and accommodating. Surrounding Area: The Tuscan countryside is so beautiful and charming. So much to do and see, not to mention just sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery and wine. Nearby Events or Locales: Certaldo was the nearest town. It was not within walking distance but it was a short drive away. The train station there provided ample parking with train service to many areas such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, etc...d Tips or Restaurants: We had an incredible meal at Osteria La Saletta which is one of the places our host had recommended. Excellent family run restaurant. Would highly recommend anyone staying here to go to. Plenty of local tours. I recommend the olive oil tasting. We booked through Viator. Directions: GPS did send us to the wrong location. Google maps was a better resource. Check In Out: Smooth check in and check out.”

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(Tenuta Dell'Anima - 24) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Great location and having access to nearby hotel personnel a definite plus. Enjoyed Most: Location and comfortable beds. Enjoyed Least: Small bathroom. Surrounding Area: Nearby supermarket/restaurants and walking distance to many of the attractions. Tips or Restaurants: Bring your most comfortable walking shoes and take advantage of hotel concierge. Directions: RentVillas scheduled car service pick up which was very convenient. Check In Out: Very friendly staff and smooth process.”

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(Napoli 1) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Quiet building, friendly and convenient location on Ile St. Louis. Enjoyed Most: Views are tremendous. Location puts you within walking and Metro/RER distance of everything. Enjoyed Least: Small, single W/C. Surrounding Area: Friendly, picturesque, nice bistros for relaxing, Notre Dame at your doorstep. Nearby Events or Locales: We rented a car and took a day trip to Giverny to see Claude Monet's house and gardens - highly recommended. Tips or Restaurants: Bring your own electrical plugs and voltage adapters. Check In Out: It was fine.”

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(Valerie) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Our overall experience was positive. Enjoyed Most: The fact that it was out of town and away from the hustle and bustle completely. We also felt completely safe and the villa has awesome windows and doors. Enjoyed Least: The washing machine did not completely work or spin most of the time and the directions and icons on it were difficult to understand. Editor's Note: European washers have very, very long, energy-efficient cycles and generally do not spin the clothes to the extent we are accustomed to with American machines. Be prepared to hang wet clothing to dry! Surrounding Area: Total peace and quiet. Nearby Events or Locales: The answer is no, you have to rent a moped or a vehicle as everything by way of driving is 10 or 15 minutes away. Tips or Restaurants: 10 minutes up the road on the left hand side is a restaurant local to the Greeks, named Taverna Zisis. This is where the locals actually eat. Directions: We took advantage of a taxi meeting us at the airport and bringing us into Rethymno to get our rental car. This was great as we did not have to stress about navigating the mountainous island.”

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(Villa Myron) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Swiss high end quality. Very nice view and super nice apartment. Enjoyed Most: Bus stop right in front of house. Super views. Enjoyed Least: Linens were not included. Surrounding Area: Everything. I just love this ski area. Nearby Events or Locales: Grindelwald and yes. Tips or Restaurants: All is self explanatory. Directions: Used GPS but it was one house further up. Check In Out: Smooth!”

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(Rosa Dame) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very nice. Enjoyed Most: The view. Enjoyed Least: The driveway was difficult to navigate. Surrounding Area: The area is beautiful. Nearby Events or Locales: Red Hook - not within walking distance. Tips or Restaurants: Loved two places to eat - Pie Whole and Ocean Breeze Directions: Someone met us.”

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(Picara Point) - Posted 9 years ago

“Overall: Truly an amazing experience. The property, location, and amenities were incredible. I'd recommend it highly to anyone. Enjoyed Most: The view. Enjoyed Least: Lack of hot water in the showers. Surrounding Area: Local beaches were great. Nearby Events or Locales: The nearest small town was not within walking distance. It is not feasible to stay at this property without transportation. Tips or Restaurants: Must have a rental car. Must practice driving on the "wrong" side of the road. It should be a mid-size auto or smaller. Directions: You might want to ensure the property is registered with the Waze application; we found this helpful for navigation. Check In Out: Corinna was great - very helpful.”

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(The Pink Colonial) - Posted 9 years ago

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