Lavanda - Most typical, coziest apt. in the heart of Bologna - Apartment Rental Listing Details

This great, fully equipped, thoroughly renovated rental apartment (May 2007) is located in the very center of the historical part of Bologna, a 100% safe, away-from-the-mess area next to the gorgeous San Domenico church and Piazza Maggiore, the true heart of town with everything at hand. Shopping at the top fashion stores, dining at the most renowned restaurants, visiting the celebrated monuments of the Italian capital of gourmet food, fashion and leisure, Bologna, has never been easier – just a few minutes walk under the beautiful arches that made this city famous.

Porticoes are indeed the most typical emblem of Bologna and Lavanda’s own is among the most pictoresque ones. With shops and stores, excellent little family restaurants and the best ice cream parlor in town right around the corner (and so is the bus stop, with many lines taking you anywhere for only one Euro), the main door opens up under one of the arches next to a 1700’s terracotta work of art to give way into the utmost comfortable abode, ground floor.

Cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter with air conditioning and a double heating system provided, this rental comfortably accommodates up to eight guests in three rooms (one bedroom with one queen-size bed and two singles that can be assembled to form another queen-size; another bedroom with a queen-size bed that can be split into two singles; a livingroom with a queen-size sofabed), one bathroom, kitchen, hallway and a small courtyard. As well as the rest of the house the kitchen is fully equipped and all the necessary cooking tools, dishes and silverware are provided, so to allow you to cook Italian (cookbooks are also provided) and dine al fresco in the courtyard featuring a table with chairs and an umbrella, if you like.

A washing machine, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, a fridge with a freezer, a vacuum cleaner, an iron with its ironing board and many other items are provided along with a TV/DVD set, a stereo and fast ADSL internet connection – all brand new and in perfect working order, all included in the price. As for the furniture and the general decoration, they have been carefully selected by Anna Rita, the owner, at the top of her zest and care. A well-known painter and an excellent cook, she will help you with all the necessary hints about the house and the city in general, being available whenever you need her.

Absolute convenience, class, quality, friendliness, reliability, low prices – all this defintely sets Lavanda among the top rentals in Bologna. Forget about any other options – Lavanda is your home here!

TESTIMONIALS ==

"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. I strongly recommend a visit to Bologna and a stay at Lavanda. We will return in the near future. (John M. - Canada)

"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" (Klaus E. Ernst
Hannover - Germany)

"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 plus a sofabed in the livingroom." (Kim H., UK )

"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". (Maribel V., Spain)

"Acogedor, accesible, tranquilo, perfecto estado, equipado completamente, maravilloso, lo mejor!!!!!". (Raul B., Spain)

"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." (Christelle C., USA)

"This grund-floor apartment completely met and even exceeded our expectations. It is spacious, well equipped with household appliances and brilliantly located, near the heart of Bologna's historic district, with a supermarket, a cafe, restaurants, a pizzeria, and a tabacchi no more than a walk of two or three minutes away. The walk to Piazza Maggiore, the city's centre, takes perhaps seven minutes and leads through attractive streets. The apartment itself could sleep many people - there are two bedrooms and the large living room could serve as a bedroom - but there were only two of us, so we had all the room we had. Closet and drawer storage was plentiful. The apartment is scrupulously maintained and the owners, Anna Rita Dallolio and Piero Serena, treated us as if we were family. We could hardly have been more pleased." (Samuel Kaplan, USA)

"This is absolutely a great vacation address. The appartment is perfectly equipped in good taste, with thought for every detail. The owners left no stone unturned to make us feel welcome and our stay comfortable, including a wonderful home-baked ricotta cake and even toys for the children! The perfect address for a relaxed carefree holiday!! " (Zippora B., The Netherlands)

"Like Anna Rita's other rental in Bologna, Lavanda reflects the joie de vivre of its owner. Home-away-from-home isn't too much of an exaggeration, as one finds just about everything needed for an easy and comfortable stay--the kitchen and bathroom are especially well-stocked. All the staples, and then some, are there in the kitchen. Lavanda's location is ideal--two doors down from one of those hole-in-wall fruit/vegetable/wine/water/and various other essentials mini-markets, and two blocks from a supermarket. It's also just two blocks from the Via Farini; a five-minute walk to the Piazza Maggiore, and a ten-minute walk to the Giardini Margherita--a beautiful park with a cafe overlooking a lagoon. We were there for a chilly week in November and the apartment had plenty of heat; brand new air-conditioners suggest it will be plenty cool in summer. My husband and I will definitely be back. Anne C." (Anne C., USA)

"Lavanda was exceptional. Anna Rita has outfitted this delightful apartment with all you need to call it a home away from home. Its location on the southern edge of Old Town Bologna is ideal. It is within walking distance of everytinig there, a stones throw from a bus stop and is close to a parking facility just outside of the limited area. Our hosts, Anna Rita and her husband, Piero, were welcoming, attentive and helpful. They explained all aspects of the apartment, gave us their phone numbers should we need assistance and arranged for a guide of the city. We would heartily recommend Lavanda and Bologna." (David J., USA)

"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). The only little drawback is that as the apartment is on the first floor, it's a little dark inside around dusk. I'd go there again! I've warmly recommanded it to all my friends & family. So don't look for another place: you found it with this apartment." (Christelle, USA)

"Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Bologne, dans cet appartement bien situé au coeur de la ville et très bien équipé. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants, ils ont à coeur que le séjour se déroule bien et pour cela, ils ont pensé à tous les détails. La location est proche de tous les commerces et accès des bus pour visiter Bologne et sa Région" (Veronique L., France)

"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!!" (Michelle B., France)

"Es el lugar perfecto para disfrutar de Bolonia y alrededores. Anna Rita, la propietaria, nos recibió afectuosamente y puso a nuestra disposición - éramos cinco personas - un apartameto acogedor, extraordinariamente equipado y céntrico, con tarta de recibimiento y vino incluídos. Sin duda, muy, muy recomendable." (Marta M., Spain)

"Lavanda is well located, clean, inviting and homey. One couldn't really ask for a better home away from home. Having stayed in many apartments in Italy, this is certainly one of the top two. The accomodations had everything one would want for a weekend or for a month. The kitchen is well equiped, the bathroom spotless and the living quarters comfortable. The owners are charming and genuinely concerned about their property paying attention to every detail. We would without a doubt rent Lavanda next time we travel to Bologna" (Mike G., USA)