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.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bucine Belvedere. The accommodations were spotless and lovely. Antonella could not have been nicer. Her cooking and her hospitality were wonderful. We would definitely stay there again.The location was great as a base for touring through Tuscany. We have already recommended this villa and Italy Perfect to many other people."
Sherri
"We could not have chosen a more perfect apartment for our family stay in Florence. The owners were most welcoming and directed us to their favourite places in the neighbourhood for shopping , dining and sight seeing. The apartment was charming and spotless. We had a wonderful time."
Sherri
"Apartment was well equipped and very clean. Very busy location but central to all sites and the good windows kept out noise. Manager was very accommodating. [Thank you so much! The Italy Perfect Team]"
Claire
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Wonderful stay. Service was great and would return if the opportunity arose.
"John Raftery
"Accommodations and location were excellent. Everything was in walking distance from the apartment. Restaurants and other eating establishments in the area were excellent. Local residents were friendly and helpful. Isabell was very helpful in setting up tours and helping the ladies in their shopping endeavors. Did a good job explaining everything when we first got there and was available as questions arose during our stay. Also, Carolina was an excellent Tour Guide while in Rome for a couple of days.I would recommend this apartment and Italy Perfect to all interested parties!"
Tom
"We absolutely loved staying at Prisco during our Florence holiday. The location is very good (some street noise) and very convenient for walking and exploring. The service provided by the owners was genuinely caring and thoughtful (water in refrigerator, complimentary red wine, travel books/maps/guides, laundry detergent, American coffee pot, etc). Everything was wonderful; we could have stayed all summer!"
P Newman
"This apartment is wonderful. A trully elegant Roman experience. The location is great,easy access to everything we wanted to do! Will stay here again! [Thank you! The Italy Perfect Team]"
Tony
"We were a family of six staying in this apartment, including two children ages 6 & 13. The apartment is spacious, comfortable, and conveniently located for most major attractions. Many wonderful restaurants nearby as well. The owner greeted us upon our arrival & was very gracious and full of recommendations for the neighborhood. My only recommendation for such a lovely apartment would be to invest in a higher grade of linens & towels. But that was so minor...we would definitely stay in this apartment on future visits to Rome!!!"
Julie
"Apartment even better than at the pictures, light, roomy, clean. You can find everything you need in the kitchen. Towels and hairdryer are available in bathroom. Apartment perfect for 4-5 people. Location is great in short distance from main sights. Many thanks for our host Daniela! She was very kind to let us stay in apartment after check-out time! Highly recommended [Thank you so much for your kind reservation and compliments. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Ekaterina
"After our holiday here last year there was still more to be seen and favourite places to see again - so we returned this April for another great 10 days. Our hosts, Miki and Franco, just as before gave us a warm welcome to their comfortable and very well appointed apartment and were so helpful, it was like coming back home. For food shopping the Mercato Centrale is very convenient to the apartment. On the ground floor we recommend the fish and chips shop for something completely different, but get there early if you want to eat there as there are only a few seats along the counter. Also look out for the small shop selling their own delicious vintage olive oils, cheeses and excellent Tuscan wines (Agriturismo dall'Annita al Poggio all Lame) - it's opposite the fresh pasta stall. There's a great antiques and collectables market near Piazza Santa Croce by the Sant'Ambrogio produce market and we found several vintage shops dotted around the city selling period clothes and scarves. There are of course so many wonderful places to eat; Marione next door to the apartment has an excellent Tuscan menu and a great atmosphere and La Spada just up the road serves first class Tuscan take-aways from the little door round the side. And we found a new organic gelato opposite the Pitti Palace. We spent spent several lazy late afternoon hours sitting outside the bar on the north side of the Ponte Vecchio overlooking the river and we would recommend the cafe on the upstairs balcony of the Ufizzi for a coffee and wonderful views of the city. For beautiful locally made linen and other textiles visit Le Telerie Toscane di Guilia, in a small street, Sdrucciolo de' Pitti, just opposite the Pitti Palace. As always we were served beautifully by Lisa and Pat Byrne and we recommend them heartily to anyone looking to holiday in a comfortable and well placed apartment in Italy. It was our fourth time with them and there will be a fifth in Rome next year."
Val and Ken
"Casetta Bonsi is exactly as shown in the pictures. it is more like a 1 bedroom house. Maurizio is a fabulous host. I called Maurizio from the airport and he beat me to the apartment even though my taxi only took 20 minutes. I was cold the first morning I got to the Casetta so Maurizio came back and programmed the heat to come on in the morning and evening hours. Maurizio booked a cab for me when I left to go to the train station. I left my passport in the safe box (it is is in the Laundry room so don't forget like I did). I paid for Maurizio's taxi and he came to Santa Maria Novella to give it to me. Pretty fantastic service. The upstairs patio is lovely for a sunset view of the Palazzo Vecchio bell tower.The hill to the Casetta is short less than 100 meters but steep so I am not sure I would recommend it for folks over 70-75 unless you are in great shape. I am 65 and I was certainly winded the first time I did the hill. Each succeeding time was easier. Florence is fantastic and it is a fairly easy walk to all the great sights. Lisa at Italy Perfect was very helpful too."
Mike F.
"We had the MOST wonderful week in Tuscany thanks in large part to the beautiful accommodations at Bucine - Il Poggio. The owners welcomed us and Antoinella and Angela made us feel right at home. We were originally going to stay in the "Limonaia" but the owners recommended that for our group, we might be more comfortable in Il Poggio. Both would have been fine! The place is beautiful. We had delicious breakfasts every day prepared by Angela and an entertaining cooking class given by Antoinella. Great location to get a real feel for Tuscany, the vineyards, olive oil and medieval villages. Definitely need a car! Highly recommended, would love to go back soon! Thank you so much! Grazie!"
Jennifer
"This apartment was a wonderful home base to explore Rome for five days. The apartment was large and comfortably accommodated our family of four. Situated near Piazza Navona in the historic center of Rome, we could walk everywhere to all the main sites.Il Fornaio (bakery), Frigidarium (gelato) and Baffetto (pizzeria), all very good and close by. The outdoor market at Campo de Fiori was fun to explore in the morning, before most tourists awoke. We would highly recommend Carolina of Your Rome Experience for a private tour of the Vatican Museum. An art historian, she focused on the main highlights of the Vatican collection and provided invaluable insight on the art. We would highly recommend this apartment and Italy Perfect. Pat and Lisa handled every detail, and were wonderful to work with!"
Helen
"This charming apartment was perfect for our family of four! Centrally located off Piazza Santa Croce, we walked everywhere and returned at the end of each day to our "home away from home". Good restaurants close by (Boccadama and Osteria de Benci) and the Santa Croce Church is truly impressive with its tombs and frescoes. We would not hesitate to return to this apartment and highly recommend Italy Perfect.Thanks to Pat and Lisa for providing such a warm and welcoming accommodation and for being such a great resource of information!"
Helen
"We enjoyed a 10 night stay in Florence in this large apartment. The location is absolutely wonderful, a couple of blocks from the river and a view of Ponte Vecchio, a few blocks from Il Duomo. Art everywhere, restaurants, coffee, the best shopping (high end anyway) in Florence. Live like a local. The apartment is up a few flights of stairs, or via a small, but convenient lift. Several sets of keys to get to the digs, as it is one of 3 cut from an older, very large apartment. Lovely host and hostess meet and tour the apartment, and are easily available during your visit to arrange things or answer questions. Their English is not very good, but they are very communicative and fun to speak with. Furnishings are far from antique or high quality, but are functional. The outside of the building is getting a makeover, particularly the roof, so there were workers during the day. The inside is also getting some work, and the lobby is dusty and has concrete bags laying around. We discovered, deep in the night one evening, that there is a bakery in the basement of the building. It was quite noisy, but less noisy after the host/hostess spoke to them the next day We kept windows closed, and used a "white noise" feature on phone from them on. This is living like a local, and we much preferred to a hotel, particularly for the cost and the space we enjoyed. We would return. Ciao! [Thank you for your feedback & so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry for the temporary construction work that is taking place this summer to repair the roof and that the bakery was noisy one night but glad you brought it to our attention so the owner could intercede and speak with the bakery manager. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Dean and Donna
"It took us an extra half hour to find the apartment (the water taxi stop was closer than we expected), but our greeter waited for us and gave us a fantastic intro to the neighborhood including a good wine bar just a few steps away. The apartment is much larger than we expected. The kitchen is *fully* equipped. The decor includes gorgeous funky antiques. (I'd never put them in a rental, but they were great.) The location was ideal. Venice isn't a large city and you can walk most places, but this is only a few blocks from St, Marks and the major vaporetto stops. The highlight might be the deck off the living room that overlooks a small but busy canal intersection. Great for coffee in the morning or a bottle of Amarone in the evening. We were super impressed with all the helpful info we received from Italy Perfect. Lots of pages, so save it on your iPad. (There's also a copy in the apartment.) The washing machine off the lobby is perhaps the only weak spot, but we didn't need to use it anyway. Bottom line: if we return to Venice, we'll ask for Serenata again. [So nice to enjoy through your eyes! The Italy Perfect Team]"
Doug K
"The apartment is beautiful, immaculate, perfectly located, and well-stocked. Prepare for a lengthy check-in process with very detailed instructions. As a result of the excellent apartment overview by our greeter, Paola, we experienced no issues or questions during our stay. We were grateful for the attention to detail and all of her tips and tricks. The documents you receive prior to check-in may seem a little overwhelming, but do yourself a favor and at least review them prior to your arrival. They may very well save you time and money on your vacation. Upon check-in, Paola was an excellent Venetian resource for nearby shops and services. Unfortunately it was so hot and humid in Venice during our stay that we were unable to leave the windows open in the apartment during the daytime to enjoy the view and the ambience of the canals. The AC had not been turned on by building management yet, so we had to leave the windows shuttered when the sun was up. The portable fan helped make the apartment bearable, and we weren't there very much during the daytime anyway. We hope this apartment stays on the rental market for a long time so we can visit again someday (next time NOT in Mid-June). We would definitely recommend this apartment to our friends. We feel that Italy Perfect goes above and beyond in all areas to ensure the best experience for their guests! [Thank you! Sorry the a/c wasn't turned on in May. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Alma
"Just a quick note to let you know that we just loved the apartment - totally comfortable, beautiful and so well stocked for the guests. Spectacular location. A wonderful choice. Also everything worked smoothly with Nancy, the greeter and with Stefano and Marco. We are thrilled with our trip and with all the help you provided. Thank you!"
Fran G.
"Kuns huis en prima locatie mits goed ter been. Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst door Mauricio"
Conny
"Our eight day stay at the Michaela immeasurably added to our enjoyable visit to Florence. As advertised the apartment was conveniently located near all the great city sites yet was still accessible to many fine local dining choices. We had booked a walking tour well in advance and were pleasantly surprised that we were to meet our tour guide only 100 yards up the street at Piazza Stroza. Talk about convenient. The apt was roomy and we especially liked having two nicely appointed bathrooms. Only draw back was the English speaking channels on TV were few and limited to news programs. This was off-set by being able to stream Netflix and proved a minor shortfall since we usually returned home well fed and content after long days walking the beautiful city and there little need for a TV. We highly recommend Italy Perfect for a warm local experience. Would love to come back for another extended stay."
Jim and Keren
"The central location of Palazzo Santa Croce can't be beat! And the history surrounding the building and the frescoes is so interesting! We originally booked Santa Croce Paradiso but, since my husband is a very light sleeper, found that the revelers in the Piazza were too boisterous for us to sleep well. We approached the managers - as well as copying Pat on our email - and they could NOT have been more lovely or helpful in providing us with an alternative. We moved to the Belvedere and were thrilled with it! It doesn't look over the Piazza, which was just fine with us, but it has a southerly facing terrace and was extremely quiet. Not to mention darling! Love the colors. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the apartment has everything one needs for a lovely holiday. It was clean and well appointed. And the appliances all worked well. It's clear the owners manage this building with great care. The restaurant directly downstairs, Boccadama, is pretty good and the workers are extremely pleasant. One night we ordered pizza from them and they let us take the dishes up to our terrace so we could dine privately - we just had to return everything the next day! Also, Boutique Nadine was a great little find. And Osteria dei Benci is fantastic at lunch. I would definitley recommend Italy Perfect! Pat was a complete joy to work with! [Thank you so much, Jann. It was great to work with you! The Italy Perfect Team]"
Jann