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

“Overall: Beautiful villa, but somewhat remote. Stairs everywhere--the pool is on the 4th level. The village of Furore is an uphill 1.5 km walk. Enjoyed Most: View and inside villa were amazing. Enjoyed Least: Stairs, and walk to bus stop and market. We had a difficult time finding the villa. Surrounding Area: Path of the Gods (Bomerano to Positano) is a beautiful hike. Nearby Events or Locales: Praiano--we were told we could not walk there but others said there was a trail. Furore is a small village, 1.5 km uphill, with a pizzeria, market, pharmacy, and bus stop. Sita bus schedule is hard to follow. We discovered a tourist bus that came 3-4x day for 2 Euros that went to Amalfi. Tips or Restaurants: A cell phone is a must. The property has no phone and there is no phone in Furore. Driving is challenging due to curvy roads. Directions: We did not have car. Our driver was hired by RentVillas.”

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(Villa Furore) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: It was just so quiet and serene--just like something out of an Italian storybook. The location is beautiful, quiet, and all by itself on a hilltop overlooking olive trees and vineyards. Just made you want to stop and take it all in and we did. Sat by the pool with wine we bought at a local vineyard, bought some cheese and crackers, and gazed at our surroundings. Highly recommend! Enjoyed Most: The location, quietness, and the wonderful service we received from Patricia, the estate manager. She was just wonderful. So friiendly to us. We were late getting there and could not find the place (we were right down the road) and she sent someone out to find us and bring us to the villa. The next morning she showed up with coffee, cream, and fresh made croissants as we did not have time to make it to the market before we got there. Certainly made our day! Enjoyed Least: Only thing was the screens would not close all the way down. Surrounding Area: The beauty of the hills and all the towns we visited. Easy driving. We were there for a week and went to Florence, Greve, stopped in Panzano for a wine tasting in the center of town. Bought a glass and tasted about 25 different wines. Next went to Castallina in Chiant and then San Donato for a incredible dinner. Went to Siena and just hung out at our villa in the yard or down by the pool. Very relaxing! Nearby Events or Locales: Romita and Tavernelle. We went several times and had dinner at local cafes and trattorias. People were so friendly and gave us great info on where to go around the area. Tips or Restaurants: The restaurant at the bottom of the hill for sure--superb! La Fattoria. Went twice.There is a Coop market in Tavarnelle where you can get everything you need. Directions: We did have a GPS--which was excellent.”

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(Casale Lucia 6) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We both enjoyed our stay and had a really nice time. Enjoyed Most: The view, the pool, the backyard area for relaxing. Having two bathrooms was a definite bonus even for just two people. Very close to restaurant. Enjoyed Least: The furnishings in the lounge area need refurbishing. It was not a comfortable spot for sitting. No TV. Kitchen is small. No kitchen tongs. Surrounding Area: Village atmosphere delightful. The little cats roaming around. Very friendly. Nearby Events or Locales: Piano Coreglia. Not really. Tips or Restaurants: DVD's. A good book. Kitchen tongs. Directions: Used GPS, but arriving was somewhat. Had to call the owner for final directions. Check In Out: No problem at all. Met Annmarie on arrival--she is just lovely.”

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(Casa Coreglia) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We had a great experience. The owner, Antonella, was exceptionally helpful in so many ways. The property is lovely, and a great deal of thought has been given to little touches that enhance the guest experience. Enjoyed Most: Beautiful location, very comfortable and ample indoor facilities, good outdoor facilities. Surrounding Area: So many beautiful small hill towns to visit. Nearby Events or Locales: The nearest small town is Campiglia D'Orcia. Not in walking distance. Tips or Restaurants: Bear in mind that Internet service is at extra cost and you will need the owner's help to set it up. Directions: Used the GPS coordinates. Called the owner for assistance. She met us and led us to the villa.”

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(Villa Enrico) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Staying at Villa Venere made this once-in-a-lifetime trip the best vacation we ever took together as a family. We were celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary with our children and grandson, and couldn't have celebrated it better! Enjoyed Most: The layout of the rooms allowed each family unit a good amount of privacy. The beauty of the property itself and it's view are unparalleled. Enjoyed Least: The bedrooms could have been a bit larger, but they were certainly adequate. Surrounding Area: The beauty and proximity of many sites to see, including Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Naples, Positano, and Capri. Nearby Events or Locales: Positano...and we were right there. Walking in Positano can present a welcomed challenge, but so worth the effort. Tips or Restaurants: Have a great time. RentVillas has taken care of everything needed to have a stress-free vacation. As far as restaurants go, there were none that weren't excellent. Directions: The directions provided by RentVillas were enough to get us there, without getting lost.”

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(Villa Venere) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Great property. Enjoyed Most: The views and the swimming pool. Enjoyed Least: Steep walk to and from the beach with children. WiFi not available. Tips or Restaurants: Beachfront restaurants are better and more reasonable than expected. Directions: Used GPS Check In Out: Check-in was at the local representative's office. We would have appreciated having someone meet us at the property and show us around.”

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(Villa St. Aygulf) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Overall very good. Everything as described. Enjoyed Most: The view and the very nice furnishings. Enjoyed Least: Air conditioning did not reach master bedroom so we had to sleep in the second bedroom which had twin beds. The A/C did reach this bedroom so we were able to sleep comfortably. It was extremely hot during our stay so this was understandable. Editor's Note: There is one AC unit that is usually sufficient to cook the whole apartment. Surrounding Area: Beautiful local people. Relatively inexpensive compared to the rest of Italy. Wonderful swimming in the beautiful sea every day. Directions: The taxi was expensive. Editor's Note: The taxi from La Spezia train station is about 30 Euros.”

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(I Poeti) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Lovely. The villa was immaculately kept. Our host was always available to help. The grounds were larger than expected and the pool was delightful. Enjoyed Most: The views were beautiful. The kitchen was far better equipped than we could have ever hoped. Enjoyed Least: There was quite a bit of barking dogs and roosters crowing. Surrounding Area: The town of Monte Carlo was charming but the best thing was how centrally located the property was. We were able to enjoy Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Cinque Terre, and San Gimignano all in a day's trip. Nearby Events or Locales: There did not seem to be any town within walking but that was not a problem as we had a car. I think a car would be necessary for this property. Tips or Restaurants: The facility was so well-equipped that we needed to bring very little. I would recommend mosquito repellent as we did get quite some bites. Pack clothes that will dry quickly on the line as there is no drier. Directions: We did not have a GPS that worked so we relied on the written directions, which were excellent Check In Out: Our hosts were at the property waiting for us with a bottle of wine and delicious pastry. We couldn't ask for more.”

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(Casa Montecarlo) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: The property was better than we expected - larger, more room and wonderfully private. Enjoyed Most: The outdoor space - eating "al fresco" every day - enjoying the fresh figs from the beautiful and grand fig tree in the middle of the backyard. Enjoyed Least: August is hot and the rooms were very hot throughout the nights. The guests on the second floor found it almost unbearable. Surrounding Area: Although Agello is not a tourist town, the villa is well located to some of the most remarkable towns, cities, food and wine in Italy! Siena was an hour away. Orvieto 70 minutes. Gubbio 80 minutes. Nearby Events or Locales: The villa is situated just outside of Agello which is an easy 10 minute walk to get cappuccino at the Circolo bar or groceries at the Alimentari Margherita. Tips or Restaurants: The kitchen was relatively well suited to cooking. We had a great experience getting our meal with the many Italians who vacation in the Lago Trasimeno area at the Hotel Faliero - Torta Al Testo, gnocchi, tagliatelle etc. Check In Out: The property manager Roberto, was wonderful. Although he spoke no English he was warm, accommodating and took very special care of us.”

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(Villa Trasimeno) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Very good. Enjoyed Most: It is a beautiful house with a great kitchen for preparing meals. We have rented a number of houses before and this had the best stocked kitchen (dishes, cutlery, pots and pans) of any of them. Enjoyed Least: The gate to the property broke at one point and our rental car got stuck trying to enter the driveway. We were not able to access CNN. Bats flew into two of the bedrooms at night when the windows were open. Cars beep when driving on the very narrow roads near the property. Surrounding Area: Lucca is a great town--not too overrun with tourists but with lots of good shops/restaurants/piazzas. Nearby Events or Locales: San Martino in Freddana. Not within walking distance, partly because the roads are narrow. It's probably also too far for most people and the return walk would be all uphill. Tips or Restaurants: Everyone should be reminded that all villas come without any food, extra toilet paper, etc. Directions: Can't use the GPS there--wouldn't work. Written directions were good. Check In Out: Appliances should have written directions on them. It is impossible to remember the very brief description given at check in. The on site person was responsive but spoke no English so we basically had to guess what to do.”

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(Casa Angela) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Quite enjoyable. Enjoyed Most: Location and very clean. Enjoyed Least: Bathroom. Would not recommend using the bath...shower was o.k. Surrounding Area: Location was ideal and the shops/atmosphere fantastic. Tips or Restaurants: Maybe extra pillows if you require more than one to sleep on. Excellent restaurants very close by.”

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(Bellay) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We had a great time with our family. Enjoyed Most: The views and the pool. Enjoyed Least: The hot water heater stopped working; the owner immediately called a plumber and it was repaired by the evening. The owner recommended a quick cleaning/linen change at the end of the first week; we agreed and the cost, 120 Euros, was deducted from the deposit. Surrounding Area: The area is beautiful and everywhere we went was great. Nearby Events or Locales: Monsummano is the nearest town, but it's not walkable. Great scenery. Tips or Restaurants: Don't overpack.”

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(Villa Alessandro) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We greatly enjoyed our stay at Villa Etrusca. A property to go back to! Enjoyed Most: A wonderful property: clean, compact, nicely decorated and wonderfully situated. The pictures are an understatement of the property's beautiful location. Tips or Restaurants: Many good restaurants within 15 minute drive. Supermarkets are more than 15 minutes away.”

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(Villa Etrusca) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Overall this is a fabulous apartment, well-appointed and within walking distance to most major sites and the train station. Enjoyed Most: With its own terrace, the penthouse apartment was uniquely romantic. Enjoyed Least: It was a surprise to us that the Santa Croce Piazza (the entire piazza) was transformed into an outdoor concert venue for a 20 night stand of Italy's favorite actor, Roberto Benigni. His performance of Dante went on every night for our entire stay. This would have been nice to know. Surrounding Area: Easy access to everything we wanted to see, eat or buy.”

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(Piazza Santa Croce - Canova) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Wonderful apartment - tasteful, comfortable, nice and dark in the AM so we could catch up on sleep! Hassan was friendly and patient in explaining everything in the beginning. Good showers and plumbing, for Italy! Always appreciated! Enjoyed Most: The neighborhood was amazing. Great, great location. We could walk everywhere, yet got that neighborhood feel, and loved the less expensive restaurants in Trastevere. Enjoyed Least: The pull-out couch was a bit uncomfortable, but aren't they all? No real complaints! Surrounding Area: Like I previously mentioned - everything was walkable from the apartment, and we loved, loved the neighborhood. Tips or Restaurants: Location was a bit obscure - a map would have been helpful to find the street for the taxi driver. We kept getting lost! Great restaurant find - right over the bridge to the right of the hospital (right of Isola Tiberina) is Sora Lella, at Via Ponte 4 Capi, 16, 39 06686.16.01. Great old family recipes - loved the Osso Buco and homemade desserts. Check In Out: Hassan was so friendly and helpful.”

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(Aurelian) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We had a very pleasant week at villa Veronique. Enjoyed Most: Great location within a short driving distance to many local attractions. We only saw a tip of the iceberg. Villa is very private, nicely decorated in distinctive Provence style. Enjoyed Least: There was a wasp nest outside the garage. Nearby Events or Locales: The centre of the nearest small town is within 3-5 min drive. Tips or Restaurants: Many good restarunts in St. Remy, 10-15 min drive depending on the road you choose. Directions: Our GPS refused to cooperate, we called the owner and she graciously came to fetch us. We were 3 min away. With properly working GPS, finding the villa won't be problem.”

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(Villa Veronique) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: There were 20 of us including children (down to the age of six). Our stay could not have been more delightful with wonderful meals prepared every evening for us. Enjoyed Most: Spacious, beautifully furnished, large bedrooms all with bath, elevator to two upper floors, fabulous swimming pool and games for the kids to play. Enjoyed Least: Honestly, there was nothing we did not like. Surrounding Area: Day trips to Lucca, Pisa, and Florence as well as visiting and hiking in the Apuane Alps (the Garfagnana) which are stunningly beautiful Nearby Events or Locales: Segromigno al Monte just a few blocks away. Tips or Restaurants: We really did not need to bring anything as a market was nearby. Directions: Did not use GPS though some of the others in our group did. Check In Out: Could not have been easier.”

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(Villa Monte) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We had a great time and the property was well-suited for our group of nine. Enjoyed Most: We particularly enjoyed being able to cook using the outdoor wood fire grill and shopping locally for our ingredients. Enjoyed Least: PARKING!!!Parking is available for only two cars but it is very difficult to get in and out of the parking area. Although the amount of steps required for entrance/exit did not bother our group, there were well over 50 steps involved and it could be a problem for elderly or infirmed visitors. The pool is only suitable for children. Surrounding Area: All it had to offer. Very convenient to visit Sorrento and the drive along the Amalfi Coast was quite scenic and pleasant. Nearby Events or Locales: S. Agata--it's a great little town, friendly people, good restaurants, decent market, pharmacy helpful (we had a need for cold meds). Just go directly to one of the two lots offered and walk around the town. Tips or Restaurants: MiMi's Roasterrie was wonderful. Just don't sit against the wall which had the oven on the other side! Don Pedro's was walking distance and quite convenient for an arrival night dinner as you will not have had an opportunity to shop for the week. The kitchen was well equipped, but lacked sharp knives. Directions: Used GPS. The property entrance (which is through a locked gate in front of the parking area covered with ivy) had no clearly visible house number. When we called the property agent, he was quite timely in showing up to let us into the house. Check In Out: The check-in process was fine, however, it was accompanied by a third party who was interested in selling services such as catering and excursions which added pressure, in our opinion.”

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(Villa Sogni Di Sorrento) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: Our stay was wonderful and we especially liked the pool and the view. Enjoyed Most: The pool and view. Enjoyed Least: The bedrooms were warm. Fans would have helped. Surrounding Area: Easy access to Siena, Volterra, and Florence. Nearby Events or Locales: Monteriggioni; yes, it's within walking distance.”

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(Monteriggioni - La Casa) - Posted 12 years ago

“Overall: We spent 2 very nice weeks there. The house is very nice and well taken care of; the care taker is very responsive and helpful. We would definitely recommend it. Enjoyed Most: The pool and the exterior dining area with pizza oven and grill. Enjoyed Least: The last stretch of road to get there is narrow, winding, and unpaved. Surrounding Area: Quiet, views, easy 1-hr drive to most places of interest. Nearby Events or Locales: Bucine is a 15-minute drive; there is a grocery store there. In Ambra there are smaller food stores but it is not walking distance, either. Tips or Restaurants: The restaurant Villa Leccarda just down the road at the junction of the main road is great and opens late. Bring bug spray or some type of repellent and ask Naleen (the care taker) to cook for you--he is a great chef.”

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(Casa Medioevale With Annex) - Posted 12 years ago

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