| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 10 positive, 0 negative]
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| 04/14/09 |
Positive
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| We spent 4 nights in Lavanda in April 2008, and are happy to confirm all the other positive comments. The apartment is very central and well-equipped. As we had a hire car due to spending time outside the city, the apartment was particularly well located between the very heart of the old city and the Staveco car park on the southern inner ring road (10 euros per day). |
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Peter McCormack, Edinburgh, UK |
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| 04/05/09 |
Positive
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| My husband, sister, and I had a wonderful week at Lavanda in mid-March. Very central, quiet ( the apartment looks onto a courtyard)comfortable, and extremely well and thoughtfully equipped. We cooked in a couple of nights and enjoyed shopping for vegetables in the market, and wonderful pasta from Tamburini. I can thoroughly recommend Lavanda! |
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Philippa, Cape Neddick ME |
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| 01/09/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at the beautiful Lavanda apt dec4-11 and definitely recommend it to anyone going to the beautiful city of Bologna.The owner Anna was a delight and left us a wonderful ricotta cake, wine,fruit and many more goodies. The apt is walking distance to anything you might need or want and is completely furnished with everything imaginable.We hope to get back to Bologna someday and would love to stay at Lavanda again. |
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colleen martin, goodyear arizona usa
623 535 3938 |
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| 11/15/08 |
Positive
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The rating only allows for 1 Positive, but there are many positives about this lovely apartment called Lavanda.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 1 week stay in early October. From reading all the great guest comments beforehand, we were really looking forward to meeting Anna Rita and she did not disappoint. She was so full of life and energy as soon as we walked in the door. Very gracious and full of good information to make the most of our stay. And don't get me started about that great ricotta cake she presented us :-)
We also used Lavanda as a home base to explore the region, including side-trips to Parma, Modena and Maranello. It always felt great to come "home" to Bologna and especially Lavanda. Hopefully, we can stay longer next time! |
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Francine & Enzo, North Vancouver, BC |
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Homeowner Response:
Well, Francine & Enzo - It does not take much to bake another ricotta cake. Come pick it up soon! A.R.
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| 08/02/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in Lavanda for most of July 2008, using the apartment as a base while exploring parts of northern Italy and while my wife attended a conference in Bologna. In the heat of an Italian summer, Anna Rita's lovely apartment was an oasis of cool tranquility. It was a great place to stay for 3 of us; well-equipped, air-conditioned and great internet access. It is a few minutes walk to Bologna's central square, yet it is in a peaceful residential area with some interesting local landmarks just nearby. It was easy to bus it to the station to catch trains to nearby cities - a pleasure to explore without worrying about driving, parking or carrying luggage. Lavanda is perfect for a family of 4 (or less). Although it can sleep more, it may be a bit "tight". In summary -a great place for an Italian holiday.
The Hughes family, Sydney, Australia |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/31/08 |
Positive
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| My husband, daughter and I stayed in Lavanda for five nights in June 2008. It is a cozy, wonderful, personally decorated space -- it felt like staying in the home of a generous, artistic and considerate friend! Anna Rita was very welcoming and she has truly thought of everything to make her guests comfortable. The location is great -- a quiet street, but 5 minutes from the center of the town. Bologna is a perfect town for walking, which we enjoyed. We also had a car, and we appreciated that the parking lot is very near (there is no parking in the center of Bologna!). Food shops were close by too. We had our 18 year old daughter with us and we had lots of space for the three of us, but there is another large bed in the living room that would sleep additional people. We can highly recommend Lavanda, and hope to visit again soon! |
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Mary Montella, San Francisco, CA
415-885-5890 |
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| 05/06/08 |
Positive
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| "Lavanda is definitely THE place to stay to enjoy the best of Bologna. Located in a smart area next to the Court of Justice, 200m from the supermarket, 500m from the closest Prada store ! wonderful arcades will lead you in a five-minute walk to the heart of the city (Piazza Maggiore). The flat in itself is a jewel : everything is new,from the central heating/air conditionning system to the electrical appliances and the furniture ; it is pristine clean (you could eat on the floor)and absolutely quiet. Just like home! The owners are the best hosts you could get and had prepared a VIP welcoming with fresh fruits,bus pass, wine bottle, the table was set for a snack with a delicious home-made ricotta cake, beds were done ...they even arranged to meet us earlier than expected... don't look for a 4-star hotel, choose Lavanda!!" |
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Anonymous, France
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| 04/11/08 |
Positive
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| Just returned from a glorious trip to Italy. Our wonderful stay in Bologna was made even better if that's posible by out lovely host Anna Rita. The Lavanda Apt. was so charming, and located just minutes from everything. We loved our morning stroll to "our" neighborhood cafe for cappucino, and evenings spent relaxing in Lavanda's comfortable livingroom. Anna Rita, and Piero made our time in Bologna seem like we we're visiting old friends. We can't wait to return! |
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Darryl Smith, Seattle WA
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Homeowner Response:
This is exactly what we want to be considered by our guests -- old friends, to visit from time to time. Thanks, Darryl!
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| 03/25/08 |
Positive
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Bologna is one hidden treasure and Lavanda is another. This apartment is centrally located, beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean.
The owners, Anna Rita & Piero,have done everything possible to make their guests feel at home. Their warm welcome and helpful suggestions got us off to a great start.
This place is a find! |
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Leslie , Oakton, VA USA |
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| 10/28/07 |
Positive
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Bologna is a wonderful city to visit and staying at Lavanda is an experience not to miss. Our host were kind and gracious. The apartment was clean, close to the historical centre and had all the amenities to make the stay feel like home. The cost is reasonable but only two bedrooms, so more suited for four not six people. I strongly recommend a visit to Bologna and a stay at Lavanda. We will return in the near future.
John M - Canada
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Anonymous |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you for the nice words about our rental. We put two sofabeds in the livingroom just to accommodate 2 additional guests after the first 4. It is indeed more suitable for families with children this way. Cheers!
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| 10/04/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is a great rental. The location is really central so you can reach every spot in town in minutes, all you need is walking a few minutes, everything is there and the owners are great people. The apartment is super-clean, very functional, very well furnished and there are all the appliances you need. We found the price excellent for what we got. P.S.: Everything is way much better than what you see in the photos!!! Don't miss this rental. -- Klaus.
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Klaus E. Ernst
Hannover - Germany
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| 09/19/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Anna Rita and Piero have definately thought of everything here. We were given a very warm welcome by them and a delicious, freshly baked, ricotta cake. The apartment is very newly renovated with a keen eye to the very last detail and to a high standard. The location is wonderful, so close to all of the beautiful sights of Bologna. I will definately be returning not only to Bologna but to this apartment. The only negative would be that it was advertised as having three bedrooms when in fact it has only two.
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Kim H.
UK
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| 09/08/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"El alojamiento es excelente, un apartamento precioso decorado con mucho gusto, todo nuevo, esta muy bien situado, en el centro de bolonia. Los dueños nos vinieron a recibir a las afueras de Bolonia, lo que es de agradecer, porque es complicado entrar, sobre todo de noche, la unica pega es que compartir un baño entre 8 personas, es algo complicado, ya que hay que ver tantas cosas, que el tiempo apremia. Aparcar es complicado, pero de noche no se paga, y de dia estabamos fuera. Si volvemos a Bolonia repetiremos"
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Maribel V.
Spain
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| 08/14/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Acogedor,accesible,tranquilo, perfecto estado,equipado completamente,maravilloso,lo mejor!!!!!.
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RAUL B.
Spain
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| 07/01/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a great week in this apartment: the hosts are truly wonderful (welcome with a delicious cheesecake - yummi!; there was a portable bed and a high chair for our littlest one), you've got all you need in the apartment (and it's all brand new), the decoration is made with taste, the location is perfect (downtown in an old typical building with portico). I've warmly recommanded it to all my friends & family. So don't look for another place: you found it with this apartment."
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Christelle C.
USA
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