| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 11 positive, 0 negative]
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| 12/04/08 |
Positive
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I stayed at this apartment from nov. 9-17. I thoroughly enjoyed the location, close to the centrum. The accomodations were excellent. We loved being able to come 'home' and make a snack or have a meal. The apartment is quiet and has all the things in kitchen to make it a home. Beds were comfortable and having 2 full bathrooms was good for 6 people.
Thank you also for arranging a taxi to pick us up at 430 am on nov. 17. It arrived a little early and we were off to the airport.
The accomodations made our stay truly enjoyable and i am really glad we chose L'Arena.
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Joanne |
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| 12/02/08 |
Positive
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| When we found out we were going to Italy on a business trip, we didn't want to be confined to a hotel. I started to look around on the internet and found L'Arena. It seemed to be perfect for what we needed. The train and bus stations were just a few blocks walk. In fact the airport bus stops right in front of the apartment. In between meetings we were able to take in the sights which were also only a few blocks walk. We were centrally located to all the shopping and wonderful restaurants. The ladies loved the gypsy fair that was only 2 blocks away. I felt real safe in the area. The apartment exceeded what we had ever imagined. We never felt confined or crowded as we would have in a hotel. Our hosts were especially nice helping in any way they could. We were able to make breakfast each morning at the apartment and then head out for the day. We loved it and would make it our first choice if we were to come back again. |
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David, Minnesota, USA |
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Homeowner Response:
And so we hope -- soon! Ciao, Carla
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| 11/01/08 |
Positive
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We stayed at L'Arena in September 2008. The manager (Carla) was very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very well located in Bologna: walkable to everywhere, and about 5-10 minutes walk from the center of town and the train station, and very spacious. The two bathrooms were great, and the bedrooms good size. The area is really nice, on a shopping street (but high enough up not to be noisy) and lots of little nice restaurants, cafes, etc.
Highly recommended! |
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Andrew Gettelman |
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| 07/05/08 |
Positive
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The apartment was all we expected and more--ample, well furnished, and well located. There were a few small nuisances, e.g. a noisy bed in one room and the need to plan not to have a power outage when running the washing machine, such as by turning off the airconditioners in parts of the apartment. However, these were really very minor in comparison with the pluses. The owners live immediately across the street and were quick to respond to any questions.
John Daniels
Coral Gables, FL USA |
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John Daniels, Coral Gables, FL USA
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks for the input! We will surely take care of the squeaky bed immediately and ask the electric company to upgrade our power supply.
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| 06/19/08 |
Positive
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| Wonderful apartment with a super location. Everything is within walking distance including the rail and bus stations making it easy for one day excursions to other cities. The apartment is very clean, comfortable and well furnished. We could not ask for a better apartment. It is also only one block to one of the best resturants in Bologna (Ristorante Diana) which we can definitely recommend. Carla and Irene are wonderful hosts who made our stay superior. |
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John & Carol Irwin, Naples, Florida |
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| 06/19/08 |
Positive
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Our family of four felt right at home in the apartment. In fact, we found it elegant. The wonderful wood of the furniture. The cool stone floors and lovely archways.
Our college age sons loved having their own rooms, and we found ours to be spacious and comfortable. We appreciated having a working kitchen, where we used the refrigerator more than the stove - but even more helpful was the laundry. It enables travelers to pack lighter, knowing they can freshen their clothing supply on site.
The apartment has everything a family needs, right down to the laundry soap. We can't imagine a better location for visiting Bologna. We love to walk - and so many wonderful places were in walking distance - from historic sites to restaurants of all styles. In fact, our sons particularly loved having pizza and gelato spots within steps of our front door. Sometimes, late-night revelers can be heard down in the street if you have the bedroom windows open. The bedroom is high above the street, so the only danger is overhearing someone singing slightly off-key opera, as we did. We found that charming. The best test of all is whether a tenant would choose the apartment again: yes - in a heartbeat.
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Anonymous, Bayside, Wisconsin
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| 05/09/08 |
Positive
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"The owner met us at the apartment, which is right on the most traveled and central avenue of Bologna. Carla gave us a tour of the apartment and showed us how to use the washer, stove, and how to find all cleaning supplies. She also pointed out the complementary condiments and food items, and the extra blankets and pillows. She was interested in our comfort, and wanted questions about Bologna.
The apartment was wonderful. It was very clean and well maintained, and had plenty of room for us all, which is a great gift on vacation. The two baths were a very fine touch, with three daughters. We usually had two meals a day in the apartment, unless traveling, and one at a bistro. The arrangements were wonderful. The beds creaked, and maybe some oil might help, but they were comfortable. My best time, aside from wondering how the HUGE armoires got into the apartment, was looking out the window watching the people and the lovely scenery.
I was worried that the location would be a problem, but it was one of the best aspects of the apartment. We walked to all corners of the city, and just fell in love with Bologna. The apartment is in the smack central of the inner town, and an easy walk to the train station (10 minutes), to the University (20 minutes), to the main square (7 minutes). The weekly market is just a few minutes from the apartment. We went to local groceries every day, and they were within a 15 minute walk.
This is our first experience with renting an apartment like this. I would highly recommend Carla and her property. She was wonderful, and the apartment was great. There were no hidden costs, and we all felt at home there. Thank you, Carla." |
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Mary K., Des Moines, IA USA
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| 04/04/08 |
Positive
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| We recently stayed at this apartment from March 22nd through March 29th 2008. The apartment is centrally located and is a short walk from Piazza Maggiore. Via Dell' Indipendenza is one of the main shopping streets so that is a plus. The apartment is spacious with plenty of room to move around. The owners were very nice and helpful when we first arrived. The beds could have been a little more comfortable as well as the furniture in the living room but it was fine compared witrh other apartments I have rented in Italy. The apartment had all the tools needed to make a meal and was very clean. There is a coffe and pastry shop two doors away and many fine restaurants within walking distance. There are markets close by as well. All in all is was a comfortable place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. |
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Vincent DeMauro, Palm Bay, Florida
321-431-8288 |
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| 11/18/07 |
Positive
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| A real gem in the heart of the city. One of the best vacation rentals we've ever had. The location is perfect, 10 minute walk to the train or Piazza Maggiore. The apartment has everything you could need and was well stocked. The owners are lovely people and very helpful. |
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Anonymous, West Orange, NJ |
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| 10/11/07 |
Positive
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| Lovely apartment, very convenient to everything in town - only a couple of blocks to main piazza. Only drawback was street noise when windows open at night, but it is in the heart of the city. I would recommend it. Owners across the street are very helpful. |
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Anne Jacobson, Oakland, California |
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| 04/30/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A gorgeous place furnished with excellent taste and zest, extra-central location, all at hand. This was our third time in Bologna -- no comparison with any other rentals, even the centrally-located ones. This is definitely # 1 and we highly recommed it. Don't miss the Saturday market nearby!
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Victor & Jane
USA
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| 03/27/07 |
Positive
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| We loved this apartment! The owners are lovely people who speak good English and tried to make sure that every aspect of our stay was pleasant. They met us at the bus from the airport – there is a great bus that stops right in front of the door to the apartment, and goes about every 15-20 minutes both to the airport and the train station – and took us upstairs (there is an elevator) to show us around. The apartment itself is huge (3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – one with a tub, an eat-in-kitchen and a beautiful living room) with magnificent antique furnishings and all the things you need for a week’s stay. The Italian-style kitchen has a gas stove, sink, refrigerator, dishes and cookware, and a balcony overlooking the street. There is also a washing machine and plenty of racks for drying clothes. The location was just perfect – right in the middle of town, close to shops and restaurants, a 15 minute walk from the train station and from Piazza Maggiore. Although it does not have internet, there is an internet point right around the corner. We would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Bologna! |
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Anonymous, Washington, DC
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| 03/07/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
J'ai passe un tres agreable sejours dans L'Arena. Il est bien situe lumineus,propre,calm, pres de Plaza Maggiore et d'autres sites touristiques et a proximite de toutes les moyens de transports.La proprietaire est tres tres gentille.Je suis sur de demander de sejourner a L'Arena chaque fois je viens a Bologne,s'il est libre evidamment.
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Abdulgader A.
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| 02/25/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Two thumbs up for this rental! Roomy, extremely comfortable, everything selected with love and zest, very helpful owner, great eateries right in front, more. The only minus is the neighborhood, which is very animated, but hey! This is Bologna. Colorful Italy at its best.
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James P. Vittori
Elizabeth, NJ, USA
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| 02/18/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We spent a great 14-day vacation at L'Arena! Everything is right there and the location could not be more convenient. Clean, extremely comfy apt., it is definitely worth the money. A key spot if you want to see it all, including the nearby cities -- all you have to do is walk to the train station (5 minutes) and hop on the first train to Florence, Venice, Ravenna etc.. Nice owner, excellent tips from the manager, we felt like family. Will definitely come back.
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Patrick O'Donnell
USA
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| 01/12/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A real classy and super-comfortable property located in the very core of Bologna, with everything really at hand -- could not be more convenient! Hopefully, as promised in the ad, the area is the good one, i.e. not seedy or dangerous like some parts of the center (be careful when renting a centrally located property in Bologna, ask first!). The owner is nice and hospitable, makes you really feel at home. Everything is provided and the decoration is beautiful, but you must like antiques. Great public parking lot at hand, real fun market on Saturdays. I recommend it highly.
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Lara J.
Washington, DC
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