Italy Perfect Guest Reviews
Look at what Italy Perfect guests are saying about us. From our villas and apartments to personalized services and our warm welcome, we're proud to share reviews from thousands of our guests.
Look at what Italy Perfect guests are saying about us. From our villas and apartments to personalized services and our warm welcome, we're proud to share reviews from thousands of our guests.
"The villa was charming, clean, conveniently located, and had most everything we needed. And, the garden was absolutely beautiful. We had a lovely stay. The owners are wonderful people. They were gracious and accommodating, yet respected our privacy. We would have liked better WiFi reception (very limited--didn't really work well at all), and maybe some satellite TV for news or DVD for a movie in the evening, but we survived without it. Regardless, we really enjoyed our stay. June was a great time to visit this area. A small car or moped (preferred) is recommended to get the most out of your experience. There is much to do and see during the day, and Villa Luna provides a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. We highly recommend it. Enjoy!"
Dale and Patricia Givens
"We stayed in the Zegno Apartment for one week with our 3 teenagers. It was perfect. Spacious, beautiful and a fantastic place to relax after a busy day. We loved to hang out the window and watch the activities of the street below. The location was perfect, close to many fantastic restaurants and transportation. I would definitely recommend and would stay there again."
Kelly
"The Serenata apartment exceeded all expectations. The location is extremely central but just removed from the maddening crowds. The interior of the property was impeccable and clean but the balcony itself would have been worth the rental price. It was the perfect place to enjoy a mid-afternoon/evening snack and glass of wine while watching the world go by. We hope to be back in Venice again soon and hope that this property will be available. Would highly recommend!"
Liis
"My family enjoyed the location of Prisco. The recommendations for local dining was great. Our only suggestion would be for a new fold out mattress within the couch or provide a topper. Its beyond worn- as you truly can feel the springs with no barrier in between. Once this is fixed- we would absolutely stay here again and we would recommend to family and friends. Italy Perfect provided a generous amount of information- Rick Steves yet more specific to our stay."
Laura
"As a single traveler, I had the wonderful stay at in the Micheala apartment. The apartment was spacious, clean and comfortable with a modern bath and well-equipped kitchen. Miki and Franco were charming hosts, greeting me and ensuring that everything was perfect for my 8 day stay! The location was outstanding. It's minutes to the train station in one direction and to the main tourist areas in the other. I really enjoyed numerous shops and restaurants in the immediate neighborhood. I have already recommended Italy Perfect to friends and shall look to Italy Perfect in the future."
Lise
"Casetta Bonsi is perfectly located for our needs. It is on a quiet street only a four minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio, gateway to the old town and the main attractions of Florence. Because it is outside of the tourist center it is peaceful but the Uffizi Gallery is only a 10 minute stroll away across the bridge. The neighborhood felt very safe. Florence experienced record heat during our stay. We used the bedroom air conditioner at night and were very comfortable. The rest of the house was pleasant in mornings and evenings without AC. It is spacious and well appointed for travelers. The kitchen, living room, bathroom were very nice. There is a wall safe and clothes washer that were very handy. Our host/owner/greeter was warm and friendly, gave us lots of useful information about the surroundings, went to great lengths to work with our schedule, and was otherwise unobtrusive. He went out of his way to help me deal with Italian bureaucracy. We ate at local restaurants suggested by our host. They were all good, but we fell in love with one he listed, La Casalinga. Just up the street from the Casetta is the beautiful Bardini Gardens, well worth the walk. The Boboli Gardens, adjacent to the Pitti Palace, are close by. The Bardini are much better. Must-see tourist attractions are the Ufizzi Gallery and Michelangelo's David. The Galileo Science Museum is worth a visit. Jewelry shopping on the Ponte Vecchio is a must, and shops selling Italian shoes and clothing are in the neighborhood."
Dan
"The apartment is bright and sunny. Great deck with excellant views. This apartment is the heart of the tourist district so life in the city starts around 7 am and ends around midnight which is great. The roofdeck overlooks the busy canals. There is easy easy access to grocery stores, restaurants,and shopping. You are steps from San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. 20 minuet walk to museums and 30 minuet walk to beautiful shady parks. Paola the greeter is wonderful. Friendly, helpful and one of the nicest people I have met traveling. I would recommend Italy Perfect to friend. NO surprises. The apratment was represente well in the pictures and description. Getting there was easy. Got off the plan, called Paola, was at the apartment when I got off the vaparetto. Great!"
Raymond
"We stayed 4 nights at Casetta Bonsi. Our greeter was very thorough and patient in showing us everything about the place. The wine & treats at check-in were nice touches. The unit was quite spacious for the two of us. Although there were a few scooters, the street was relatively quiet. Everything we wanted to see was in easy walking distance."
Bob & Candace
"What a wonderful apartment, very spacious and bright. The location could not of been better! Walking distance to the Spanish Steps,Trevi Fountain, Pantheon.,Etc. My husband and I ate at local restaurants within a block from the apartment and they were all wonderful. Shopping was also right out side the door!! Daniela our greeter was fantastic. She was there upon arrival and even came over one night when we had trouble with the cable TV (we pushed the wrong button). The only negative was the apartment was hooked up to wifi but we would have to pay a small fee and mess around with other cables, usb, etc. I thought it was included in the rent and feel it should of been for the amount that we paid. We never used the internet. All in all we had a great week and we would stay here again if the internet issues were resolved! Thank you for your lovely comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We're sorry that there was a problem with the internet, the greeter misinformed you that there was a fee. Internet is included in the rental price."
Christine
"This apartment is a work of art. Every time I walked in there was something to appreciate. The unique furniture, pictures, nick nacks and of course the wall and ceiling frescos were amazing !!!!! The location by the Piazza Santa Croce is great! Good shopping, and a lot of wonderful restaurants. Also very close to the major museums and cathedrals . Elisabetta our greeter was very nice. She came out to meet us when we got lost upon our arrival. I would recommend this apartment very highly !"
Christine
"An out of the way, idyllic setting to spend several days or weeks in Tuscany. It's located 10 minutes from Bucine (a train stop on the way to Florence or Arezzo-you need a car to go anywhere). The accommodations were wonderful, the people there are terrific; kind, patient and helpful. We had two dinners prepared at Bucine Loggetta and they were delicious as was their wine (from grapes grown on the property. We also bought food and wine from one of the markets we visited and had a lovely dinner on our patio. About an hour drive from most of the Tuscan hill towns, I would strongly urge getting a Garmin GPS (or one like it)-I don't think we could have navigated without it. The only thing that we regret is not taking a cooking class."
Richard and Jill
"Everyone is so helpful and the info you had us printed is so helpful! Our vacation is perfect! Will definitly recommend you. We had a 6 weeks stay in Europe and this appartment was the best of all!No negative points, quiet, spacious, clean, good beds, so perfectly situatedThe personnel from Perfect Italy and the owner were so helpful when we needed help on how things work in RomeWas worth the price, Family members had lots of Space for private Time a huge palace !"
Diane
"Our stay at the Strozzi was just great. Our hosts met us at the apartment just as arranged and helped us with directions and everything we asked of them. The Strozzi is so beautifully located. We had favourite restaurants, cafes and trattorias within a couple of minutes walk! The apartment is huge. We couldn't believe our luck after small places we had stayed at elsewhere in Europe. We would highly recoomend the apartment and would not hesitate to use Italy Perfect again. Professionlaism is everything when booking a holiday"
Lee & Chris
"Strozzi was the perfect place to stay; it is located near to major sites and could not be more convenient to restaurants, pastry shops and gelato! We did not have a car and it was totally unnecessary. Strozzi was well equipped but we did not cook much since we ate our large meal at lunch while we were out and had mostly items from the delis and markets at night with wine of course. The building is lovely and Mikki and Franco were most gracious. I would stay there again and have recommended it to a friend already."
Judy Flanders
"Casetta Bonsi exceeded our expectations. The Casetta is in a perfect location where you can easily walk to restaurants, museums, and shops on both sides of the river. When we arrived one of the owners met us, gave us a tour, and a list of outstanding restaurants in the area. A welcome basket along with a bottle of wine was there to greet us. He was very gracious and available should we need anything. The Casetta was immaculate, very spacious, and homey. We cooked several meals and found the kitchen well supplied with all conveniences. Morning coffee was spent on the terrace which provides you with a glimpse of Florence. We highly recommend Italy Perfect for their excellent choice of accommodations and for their superb service."
Ginette
"This is the second year we spent two weeks in Santa Croce, and this is the apartment we will return to in the future. The neighborhood is perfect, very close to all the tourist sites in Florence, but on the edge of them. Convenient five or ten minute walk to the San Ambrosio Market, Teatro del Sale, Cafe Cibreo, ZEB, and many other excellent restaurants in Santa Croce and Oltrarno. Five or ten minutes to the Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, etc. And of course the Santa Croce church is right around the corner. Florence is a walking city, but there are also three bus stops within two minutes of the apartment, and it's very easy to find your way on the buses with Google Maps on your phone. This is not a bland rental apartment, it feels like someone's home, and is very comfortable, attractively and thoughtfully furnished and decorated. The living room is a delightful place to sit and read, relax and dine. The full kitchen had everything we needed to cook the lovely things we bought at the market. The terrace overlooks a delightful well planted shared inner courtyard with roses, hydrangea, and so on. The bedroom was suitably dark (with the curtains drawn), quiet and comfortable. It's an apartment we'd be happy to live in. This was our first time using Italy Perfect and it was smooth and efficient, we will use them again for this apartment and in other cities as well."
David the Italophile
"Our trip to Italy was the fulfilment of a dream. We were celebrating two retirements after more than 80 combined years of working, and also our fortieth wedding anniversary. We'd been to Venice several times over the years and always said, "Wouldn't it be nice to just stay a bit longer..."We found Serenata online, and booked it for over three weeks. What can I say? The place is wonderful. A moment's walk from San Marco. From the secure entrance, up the miniscule elevator...to our lovely apartment. Spotless, spacious and comfortable. Lots of windows with shutters. Everything has been thought of. We made every dinner and every breakfast,and most lunches in the thoughtfully-designed kitchen. We had everything we needed, and the kitchen is easy to keep clean. The bathroom is large and bright with room to store toiletries, two sinks, an excellent shower and a window with translucent glass. The bedroom is small, the bed comfortable, and there is closet space. There's a washer downstairs in a locked area.There is a comfortable living room with flat screen tv , also a dining area for all meals. There's also a storage area off the bedroom and it's spotless too: no bugs, no ants, no creatures other than the two of us, (other than those tiny, wicked Venetian mosquitoes) . I have left the altana to the end of my review. This terrace was wonderful. We sat here and watched the tourists and the gondolas, we rested and read, we sipped wine... The altana is well-built, covered for a bit of sun protection, and has lovely flowers and a lemon tree. There's a sturdy table and four chairs, and a view of the dome. And the bells.......ahhhhhhhhh. Paola was awesome. She was willing to leave us alone but at the same time she was willing to assist with anything we needed. She checked in frequently. When 'high tide' happened, and other tourists were stuck with ruined shoes and drenched socks, there we were in our gumboots provided for just such an occasion. (Other tourists expressed their envy). There's a beautiful big umbrella too. I refused to leave it in the umbrella receptacle in one museum one rainy day because I was afraid it would be stolen. No one argued. There's a decent grocery store a couple of minutes away, and a better store on the Strada Nuova, between Rialto and the train station. There's an ATM half a block from the apartment. Thanks, italyperfectThanks, Paola. Thanks, Venice. We can hardly wait to return."
Kit and Dal
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What a gem of an apartment! We are two couples who stayed in Vespucci for four weeks in April/ May. Vespucci is exactly as described on the website, in a very pleasant and quiet area a good 20 minute walk along the Arno to the Ponte Vecchio. We enjoyed the location : as many guests have pointed out, the walk home after a busy tourist day can be a welcome interlude. In fact, to stay in Vespucci is to live in a comfortable family home. The apartment is very spacious, light and airy, with two large bedrooms and two well fitted modern bathrooms. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of quality towels. (Perhaps our only suggestion here would be the provision of an extra set of bedlinen for guests staying more than a few days.) The kitchen is excellent with a good sized refrigerator, and up to date dishwasher and washing machine. There is a comprehensive selection of cooking equipment, including an excellent range of pots and pans and (hooray!) quality knives. In fact, the kitchen was so user friendly that on most evenings, we chose to cook at home and eat in our very comfortable living /dining room. We did however discover some good local restaurants, including Giovanni's, Cambi and Baldini. The Cafe al Communale opposite the apartment was very friendly and great for a lunch or an evening drink. There is a good range of shops in close by: a small supermarket, very good butcher, deli, tabacchi and post office among others. We did however often choose to walk home via Borgo Ognissanti and buy food and wine from the smaller family run shops and bakeries. (supermarket bread is not recommended!) The owners of the apartment live across the hallway and while not intrusive are available for help and advice. Our greeter was very welcoming and gave us a thorough introduction to the apartment. We really appreciated her attention to detail: maps, guide books, cards for local restaurants and even a bowl of chocolates on our arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Vespucci. Booking through Italy Perfect has also been nothing but a positive experience - helpful, efficient and responsive to every request. Thank you! Nola, Ross, Greg, Michelle Victoria Australia
"Nola Ross Greg and Michelle
"The home owners met us at the door and were very charming and gracious as they showed us through the property. They offered advice about sights to see, markets, restaurants, etc. On the way out they left a plate of cookies, a basket of fruit and a bottle of wine. The house was perfect - immaculately clean and modern, located a few blocks from the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River, and near the city center. It was only about a 5 minute walk to the Uffizi Museum and was close to a market, restaurants, and most conveniences that a traveler might need. Our stay was wonderful. The owners generous with their time as they helped with restaurant and taxi reservations. It was all that we could hope for. The folks at Italy Perfect were very professional and returned calls and emails very promptly. I recommend them enthusiastically."
Steve
"We spent 1 month in the Prisco apartment, and found it to be an excellent location, easy to walk to all the sites and shopping, and a few minutes' walk from the train station. On the street are several wonderful shops for groceries and prepared food, with a morning (coffee) bar a few doors away. Restaurants are just a few minutes' walk down the street. The apartment has all that one needs for a vacation stay, with a neat kitchen (including dishwasher!), very large bedroom and sitting room and a smart bathroom with a good shower, so important while traveling. A washer is available for use also. Can't think of any negatives about this apartment. It was perfect for us with its large rooms and wonderful location! The owners are friendly and very helpful if you need them."
Diane
"We stayed in the Ginerva apartment, it was perfect in every way. Stylish and spacious. The location was great for seeing all the major sights within walking distance. There were four of us and we catered some meals and found that it was like a home from home. High quality bed linen also appreciated!"
Deanna