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| Montesassi / Tuscany | |||
 | 25/11/2009 | The villa is beautiful (Teresa (Teri) - 9 pax - USA) The villa is beautiful. However, it is very, very hard to find. Better directions from both Rome and Florence would have made a big difference, as our group got lost several times, especially on the night of our arrival. The staff were wonderful and a pleasure to be with. | |
| Vista Grande / Florence | |||
 | 23/11/2009 | Vista Grande November 2010 (Julia - 3 pax - UK) The holiday was excellent thank you, it is a great apartment. | |
| Leone III / Rome | |||
 | 23/11/2009 | Would return again and again! (Jack - 3 pax - USA) We loved the apartment. The owner was lovely and helpful and the daily housekeeping was a pleasure. | |
| L'Acacia / Tuscany | |||
 | 26/09/2009 | Outstanding property (R & W) (Richard - 4 pax - USA) Impeccably maintained by Tatiana and staff. First class accommodation and cooking. Great pool. Splendid sea views. Peaceful but not isolated. Many interesting towns/sites nearby for day trips. | |
| La Vigna B / Tuscany | |||
 | 21/09/2009 | An amazing experience! (David - 11 pax - UK - the.mastersons@mac.com) The house and surrounding grounds are much more beautiful than can be captured in photographs. Inside the villa has been very tastefully decorated and it is very clean and well kept. Saman and Neponi are a fabulous team and made us feel welcome throughout our stay. Saman was always willing to help and went out of his way to accomodate our special requests. The food prepared was exceptional and exceeded expectations. An amazing experience! | |
| Il Glicine / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 12/09/2009 | The pool was the highlight of our stay (Donald - 4 pax - USA) The pool was the highlight of our stay ... temperatures in the mid 90's made the pool our paradise. Parking should be included in the rental pricing. Josephenia was the greatest and all staff was super. Why did the gardener wait until our last day to cut the grass? | |
| Melograno di Poreta / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 01/09/2009 | A very lovely time in Poreta (Jan - 4 pax - Belgium - j.debrouwer@skynet.be) We had a very lovely time in Poreta! They all where very nice, nice area, nice weather, a nice place for a fabulous holiday. We will recommend the place to friends. | |
| Villa Morus / Sardinia | |||
 | 31/08/2009 | Mrs Angela Tyser (Angela - 13 pax - UK - a.tyser@btinternet.com) We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and could have stayed longer! The beach was wonderful although I would not describe it as private. A great place for a family holiday and Laura was wonderful. I hope we might be able to come again in the future | |
| La Fuga / Tuscany | |||
 | 27/08/2009 | Loved the property (Marsha - 4 pax - Luxembourg) Fantastic excellent! Loved the property and a very helpful caretaker. Thank you so much. | |
| Poggio del Pianello / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 22/08/2009 | Coming Home Abroad (Richard - 2 pax - Belgium) Poggio del Pianello is a place where from the moment you enter you feel at home. You sense the intimacy of a private family house and breath the beauty of the Umbrian landscape every minute. You become Italian among the Italians, local among the locals. You don't want to leave. You promise yourself to return. You are at peace. | |
| La Vigna / Tuscany | |||
 | 19/08/2009 | Fantastic place (Lee - 16 pax - UK - lee.hughes@newedgegroup.com) Fanastic place for a large group there were 17 of us of all ages. The villa was very well furnished and the setting is stunning. What really made the holiday was the warmth and generosity of the caretaker Saman and his Wife. They worked very hard and nothing was too much trouble, the kids loved them and they really added to a great holiday. We would definately consider going back. | |
| La Vigna B / Tuscany | |||
| 10/08/2009 | Ms. Chen (Rita - 7 pax - UK) La Vigna is Tuscany's best kept secret! The location is great for exploring Tuscany, the views of surrounding vineyards are beautiful, and best of all, the caretakers are fabulous. Saman and Napuni are very professional and about the nicest caretakers I have ever met. They made us feel welcomed and Saman's cooking is really over the top. We all came back about 3 kilos heavier but much happier! | |
| Leone III / Rome | |||
| 04/08/2009 | Joanne at Leone III (Joanne - 5 pax - Australia) I would return to Leone III for my next holiday in Rome, it was perfect, everything was spotless, close to shops, restaurants and around the corner from the Spanish Steps. We had a great time and Marcella was very nice and couldn't have been more helpful. | |
| Ripetta / Rome | |||
 | 03/08/2009 | Paula at Ripetta (Paula - 2 pax - Canada) Overall my and my Dad's stay in Rome was fabulous and the apartment added to our happiness. I defintely will come stay here again and I have recommended the Dolce Vita Villas site to my friend who is a travel agent. I have only wonderful things to say about the accommodations. | |
| Casa delle Piazze / Tuscany | |||
 | 14/07/2009 | Casa delle Piazze, wonderful hospitality (Bernard - 9 pax - United Kingdom - bernard.guisol@virgin.net) Company and place to be highly recommended we hope to go back and will certainly use the company again Wonderful people remarkable hospitality , thank you so much to the owner and caretakers. | |
| Montesassi / Tuscany | |||
| 30/06/2009 | A glorious retreat in Chianti (Karen - 8 pax - UK) Our Montessassi holiday was fabulous in all ways. The house and garden is a gem in the heart of beautiful rolling green countryside. We were looked after spectacularly by caring and joyful staff. | |
| Villa Bandini / Tuscany | |||
 | 22/06/2009 | Mrs Iliopoulou at Villa Bandini (Ermina - 9 pax - Greece) Excellent villa. Excellent service, it is very important that we felt at home.We had a very good time. Doriana was perfect, it is sure that we will come back.We loved you all. I was very glad at meeting the most lovely Mrs Colombini.We will probably send there and our friends. | |
| Villa Medici / Tuscany | |||
 | 16/06/2009 | Simon from Australia at Villa Medici (Simon - 8 pax - Australia) Villa Medici is an elegant, grand and historical place. But more than that, it is a home, and one feels embraced by its warmth despite its grandeur. The staff are superb. After a day out in Florence or Siena, it was a real joy to return and enjoy wonderful Tuscan cooking by the pool or in the elegance of the dining room. Its location is fantastic too. It is 20 minutes from central Florence, an hour from Pisa, Lucca or Siena and there are various more local trips that one can make to villages nearby. We are looking forward to returning.... | |
| Il Marinaio / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 27/05/2009 | Il Marinaio (Kimberly - 4 pax - USA) We were extremely pleased with the property and the incredible views. We suggest renting scooters for getting around as parking is very limited. We highly recommend this property. | |
| L'Eremo / Tuscany | |||
 | 27/05/2009 | L'Eremo (Kimberly - 4 (SOLATIO) pax - USA) We were extremely pleased with our stay at L'Eremo. The property is so beautiful and well kept. We highly recommend. | |
| Villa Afrodite / Tuscany | |||
 | 22/04/2009 | Villa Afrodite a beautiful property (Stuart - 4 pax - Oman) Excellent property with great host. Highly recomended | |
| Villa del Barone B / Sicily | |||
 | 21/02/2009 | Jeffrey, Jerusalem (Jeffrey - 7 pax - Israel) The Villa is beautiful, well appointed and very clean, its located in a picturesque valley. Alessandro made us feel completely at home. It really is a fabulous house. Highly recommended. | |
| Casa delle Piazze / Tuscany | |||
| 08/01/2009 | The perfect house! The perfect place! (Jose Eloy - 5 pax - Venezuela) The promotional pictures do not reveal the real truth of this beautiful place and truly incomparable house. It is much better. In addition to the impeccable upkeep, it is a place to think, to dream, to write... | |
| Villa della Pia / Tuscany | |||
 | 07/01/2009 | Villa della Pia (Daisy - 8 pax - Switzerland) Our company rents Villas and/or castles at the end of each year for the festive period for 2 full weeks and we always seek a property that is elegant, quiet, has a tennis court to our full use and we value our privacy very much. Secondly, we invite our guests on a yearly basis between 8-10 guests for 2 weeks. The owners are very charming and it makes us more happier to rent any of their luxury properties in the future as long as a tennis court is available. | |
| Montesassi / Tuscany | |||
| 09/10/2008 | A memorable stay at a beautiful villa (Evelyn - 10 pax - Canada) The cook and waiter were not only polite, fun and helpful but we became very fond of them and our stay was fabulous due to their warmth and kindness. The villa and property were magnificent. A memorable stay at a beautiful villa. Thank you. | |
| La Calcara / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 07/09/2008 | Wonderful family vacation (Lori - 6 pax - USA) We are in the real estate business and we always say "location,location,location and this has it & more ! we had a wonderful family vacation!! thank you. | |
| Villa del Pevero / Sardinia | |||
 | 28/08/2008 | Diler Acar (Diler - 7 pax - USA) we were very pleased with our stay | |
| Poggio al Sole / Tuscany | |||
 | 26/08/2008 | DeFelice Family (Marie - 12 pax - USA) A wonderful Villa with a wonderful owner and help. We would highly recommend this to families with children. | |
| La Sorgente / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 05/08/2008 | La Sorgente ( Rosalind - 6 pax - UK) Lovely setting, garden and pool. Ground floor of house spacious and pleasant. Delightful caretaker: housekeeping to high standard and cooking delicious. | |
| La Calcara / Amalfi coast | |||
| 03/08/2008 | La Calcara Review (Karen - 7 pax - UK) La Calcara is in a wonderful locaction. We had a fantastic time, everything was exactly as we were told it would be, the swimming pool was especially wonderful. We did have fun driiving on the Amailfi Coast roads which were interesting, however meeting the caretaker at the restaurant was a very good idea. We would certainly enjoy another holiday at La Calcara. | |
| La Canonica / Tuscany | |||
 | 30/07/2008 | Thanks to everyone. (Adrian - 3 pax - Canada) We enjoyed our stay enormously. Thank you to everyone at La Canonica. | |
| Casa Orfeo / Tuscany | |||
 | 17/07/2008 | An absolutlely breaktaking location (Reginald - 7 pax - UK) This is a beautiful house in an absolutlely breaktaking location. We especially liked the pool area and the pretty landscaped gardens. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed their stay and we hope to go back again one day. | |
| Villa Medici / Tuscany | |||
| 06/07/2008 | Villa Medici (Alexis - 9 pax - USA - ) Villa and grounds are very beautiful! Staff was great! It was a very private estate. | |
| La Vela / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 29/06/2008 | La Vela (David - 7 pax - The Netherlands) Excellent location and views. Outstanding service. Terraces and pool are terrific. | |
| Melograno di Poreta / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 29/06/2008 | Borgo di Poreta Paradise in Umbria (Georgia - 4 (Melograno & Frantoio) pax - Australia) We stayed at Borgo di Poreta with another couple and we had one appartment each ,they were both beautifully furnished and appointed. The setting of the property on one thousand acres of olive groves in the little hamlet of Poreta makes for a very beautiful base to explore the nearby villages and great local produce. We had a wonderful time but our week was just not long enough .We would love to return to enjoy the ambiance of the Umbrian countryside and the wonderful appartments of Borgo di Poreta | |
| Il Turro / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 25/06/2008 | Spacious property, good location (Mihail - 7 pax - Germany - mb8758@gmx.de) Very nice, clean, spacious property, good location, nice view to the sea. Car needed! | |
| Villa Isuledda B / Sardinia | |||
 | 16/06/2008 | Stunning Setting (Simon - 2 pax - UK) This property was perfect for our needs. It's best feature is undoubtedly the sea views from many aspects. Stylish, clean and relaxing would be an appropriate summary of the property. | |
| Villa Morus / Sardinia | |||
| 03/06/2008 | Hauserman family (Suzanne - 10 pax - UK) We had a wondeful stay at Villa Morus! We had 3 children with us and it was perfect since no one could hear us if got up earlier then the rest of the family since they were upstairs. The villa was so convenient located right on the beach and provided a relaxing and special week for all of us. The beaches around the house were great too and nice to be near Pula for some meals out and shopping. Also, Laura was a special addition as she made delicious local dishes and kept the house clean without disrupting us and made the beds every day. Her help made it that much more relaxing knowing she would come to help clean up the next day. | |
| Torre Cesarea / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 03/06/2008 | Brilliant wedding week (Brandon - 20 pax - South Africa) We hosted a number of our wedding guests in Torre de Cesare in the 3rd week of May 2008 for our Ravello wedding. The villa is sublime; amazing really that one is even able to hire out such a place for personal use. Carlo was a superb and very helpful host. We also arranged a dinner as a welcome evening for our guests and thoroughly recommend the family cooking of Nicoletta, Carlo's mum. An excellent and unforgettable stay | |
| Melograno di Poreta / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 15/05/2008 | Perfect spring break (Filippo - Melograno pax - Italia - david.de.villiers@alpinvest.com) We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Borgo di Poreta. We particularly enjoyed the terrace with the lovely view over the valley, the large cosy kitchen and the spacious bedrooms. The owner went to a lot of trouble to make us (including our twin boys of 10 months) feel welcome. | |
| Montesassi / Tuscany | |||
| 08/05/2008 | Everyone was fantastic (Darren - 8 pax - UK) Excellent villa | |
| Il Turro / Amalfi coast | |||
| 30/04/2008 | Our stay in the mountains (David - 8 pax - UK) The first thing I would say the villa does not disappoint. It is an amazing old building with a tower attached and stands in its own superb grounds. Some of the rooms are quite baronial and scattered about with antiques and knick knacks - all very interesting and overall the furnishing is to a very high standard. I would say, however, that the road directions are not that clear and the villa is quite remote. Even our taxi driver could not find it. As a guide I would use the village of Monticchio as being the nearest landmark. Be aware that Il Torre is only suitable for people prepared to travel by car along the winding mountain roads with terrifying local traffic (truly terrifying!) into Sorrento and the surrounds. The nearby village has very little to offer - there is only a very limited number of shops and the nearest supermarket is in Massa Lubrense. There is no nightlife whatsoever unless you are prepared to travel. Most of our evenings were spent in the villa - however, we had long, wine-filled evenings in the wonderful kitchen, so that was no hardship. We got married whilst staying there in the Cloisters of San Francesco, Sorrento and that was a marvellous experience. Our meal was at the Michelin starred restaurant Il Buco, which was truly memorable. Although it is very expensive so be prepared to dig deep. Philomena, the housekeeper, is a truly wonderful person who goes out of her way to ensure everything is perfect. Can't recommend her highly enough. Great cook too and made us a wonderful dinner of two kinds of pasta, Osso Buco and deep fried artichokes - delicious! Overall, I would not have missed staying at Il Torre, although I could have wished its location a bit more accessible. Also, the pool doesn't open until May, so if you are going early in the year, take that into account. | |
| Il Marinaio / Amalfi coast | |||
| 28/04/2008 | Lovely villa in a tranquil spot (Andrew - 2 pax - Hong Kong - andrewbeane@hsbc.com) Il Maranaio is a lovely villa which is about 10 minutes walk (in a pedestrian only areas) from the nearest town of Praiano. It is secluded and peaceful with stunning views and a lovely terrace overlooking the sea below. The property is spacious and reasonably modern with plenty of room for 1 or 2 couples or a family. There is a fantastic little supermarket with fresh produce about 10 minutes walk away and a number of good restaurants though these take about 30 minutes walk or so to reach and involve a steep hill on the way back. There is a very secure car parking space about 15 minutes walk from the property. If you are looking for a quiet, attractive location and are happy to walk to reach the local facilities, this is a great spot. | |
| La Querceta / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 29/10/2007 | Excellent House (Alfred - 7 pax - QATAR) We had a great time and would love to come back. Rina and Mauro are excellent people and very helpful | |
| Il Turro / Amalfi coast | |||
| 29/10/2007 | Italian luxury villa holiday rental review for Il Turro in Sorrento Amalfi Coast (Barbara - 6 pax - USA - bbjeanne@hotmail.com) Read reviews and comments for luxury Italian villa holiday rental Il Turro in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast. A beautiful, unique property with fabulous views of the surrounding hills and sea. | |
| La Sorgente / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 29/10/2007 | Barbara Fredrickson (Barbara - 6 pax - USA - bbjeanne@hotmail.com) A lovely location and home. Would recommend it to anyone desiring to stay in a central location. Hope to return some day! | |
| La Calcara / Amalfi coast | |||
| 02/10/2007 | Villa Calcara & it's magnificent views (Pietro - 8 pax - USA - stalarico@gmail.com) Villa Calcara's beautiful infinity pool with breath-taking views made it difficult for us to say goodbye to such an amazing location. Dolce Vita Villas made it an unforgettable experience and we look forward to their services next year. | |
| Il Marinaio / Amalfi coast | |||
| 25/09/2007 | Il Marinaio (Janet - 4 pax - USA) This is a beautiful apartment, situated high, which affords breath-taking views. It is clean, modern and very roomy. Be prepared for daily exercise, since getting to and from the property is strenuous! We all felt that the experience was worth the effort! | |
| Il Turro / Amalfi coast | |||
| 23/09/2007 | A villa with a lot of character (Martyn - 10 pax - UK) It was a good setting for an extended family gathering. The sunsets from the roof terrace were spectacular. There was a good range of local shops and restaurants. | |
| Il Tiglio A / Tuscany | |||
 | 17/09/2007 | Very nice, comfortable and updated, yet still charming (Brian - 13 pax - USA - brian@brianboardmanvt.com) The house was perfect for our large family. Spaces and areas to get away if you wanted but great open gathering rooms as well. Dining room sat 16 for dinner. Seprate guest cottages were charming. My sister is going to try and rent it next year! | |
| Casale Tullio / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 02/09/2007 | Our visit to Casale Tullio (Anthony - 5 pax - UK - tonyhoskins@actioncoach.com) We anticipated, after booking our week at Casale Tullio, that it was going to be special, particularly with the detailed information on the web site. We were delighted to find that it exceeded our expectations in all respects: location, aspect , views, facilities in the property, the grounds and the pool. It is a most wonderful place and we look forward to returning at the first opportunity available to us. Thank you for so much attention to detail, all of which was really appreciated. | |
| La Colomba / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 29/08/2007 | Excellent welcome, beautiful setting and lovely property. (Pamela - 8 pax - UK) The local area has much to offer too, in particular the local hilltop town of Spello and the slightly brighter lights of Spoletto. Perfect for a relaxing holiday, great amenities for the kids on-site and plenty out and about to see and do. | |
| Casale di Pereta / Tuscany | |||
 | 28/08/2007 | Delightful villa! (Jane - 8 pax - UK - jandavey@hotmail.co.uk) The villa was lovely with stunning views and the owners were delightful and extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this villa | |
| La Querceta / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 27/08/2007 | A wonderful secret (Micheal - 6 pax - UK) An exceptional property in a most magical place. | |
| Il Turro / Amalfi coast | |||
| 23/08/2007 | We felt spoilt amid the beauty and luxury of the property. (Neera - 5 pax - UK) A stunning property, decorated in a stylish Neopolitan manner. The views of Ischia from the villa were amazing and the generous care and assistance we received from the housekeeper were truly wonderful. We had a marvellous time at the villa and already miss Signora Filomena's good humour and fantastic cooking. We would love to return. | |
| Casale Tullio / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 22/07/2007 | Lovely House in a pretty setting (N - 6 pax - UK) A lovely, comfortable house in a very pretty setting. We enjoyed our 2 weeks there. The air conditioning, while a little temperamental, was a lifeline as the daytime temperature rarely dipped below 35 degrees. The local people we met were all helpful and the restaurants close by were very good. We visited Rome by train several times so having the station close by was very convenient. | |
| Hostal de Todi / Marche & Umbria | |||
 | 18/07/2007 | A wonderful base to explore Umbria (Kit - 8 pax - USA - kitsalley@aol.com) Hostal de Todi provided a wonderful base from which to explore Umbria and southern Tuscany. The views and accommodations are terrific and our cook, oh my 'stupendo'! We really had a wonderful time and would rent Hostal de Todi again. | |
| La Limonaia / Tuscany | |||
 | 18/07/2007 | Great Villa! (Simon - 5 pax - UK) great holiday,would reccomend this villa to anybody,very helpful owner and great customer service from Dolce Vita Villas | |
| L'Acacia / Tuscany | |||
| 18/07/2007 | A wonderful dream house with breachtaking view (Vincent - 8 pax - USA) We loved the villa, we were happy to be in Ansedonia again, and we are telling our friends about this wonderful villa. Feel free to use us as a reference | |
| Casavecchia di Nozzole / Tuscany | |||
 | 11/07/2007 | Casavecchia review (Neil - 5 pax - UK - namacgilp@hotmail.com) The directions to the house were not really detailed enough and missed out one vital left turn! Overall the house was lovely and we had a great holiday. | |
| Poggio del Pianello / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 28/06/2007 | Poggio del Perfecto (Vikki - 4 pax - USA - vikki.garrod@jwt.com) When booking accommodations via online I always hope that my expectations will be met. In the case of Poggio del Pianello, they were far exceeded. From the minute our housekeeper, Loredana, met us in the driveway till the moment we reluctantly left, everything was darn near perfect. The house was spotless and beautifully appointed. And the outdoor areas - where we spent the majority of our time - were idyllic. The attention to detail - from the garden to the furnishings to the outside lighting - was more than I expected. The fact that someone from Dolce Vita Villas called on the day we arrived, mid-stay, and on our last day added a level of professionalism which, in my experience, has been sorely lacking in other rental companies. I couldn't recommend it more highly. And will do so to anyone who asks. | |
| Banchi Vecchi / Rome | |||
 | 14/11/2006 | Enjoyed our week's stay here immensely (Wendy - 2 pax - Canada) Enjoyed our week's stay here immensely. Wonderful location, stunning rooftop garden from which we watched beautiful sunsets over St. Peter's dome. Lovely apts on both floors graciously furnished and decorated, comfortable beds on both levels. Laptop computer was especially helpful, as was the stack of tour guides left for our convenience. Even umbrellas were supplied. Would definitely stay here again. One caution: be sure all guests can use the keys to both upper and lower apts BEFORE the agent leaves, unless you are a professional lock-pick. | |
| Villa della Pia / Tuscany | |||
| 01/11/2006 | This is a great place to stay with a large group (Pryor - 10 pax - USA - pryorsmith@bellsouth.net) This is a great place to stay with a large group - the highlights included the golf course (my husband got a hole-in-one!) and the cook, Anna, who was wonderful. Wish we had 2 weeks so we could have spent a more leisurely time there. Elisabetta was also very gracious. | |
| Pizzariello / Puglia | |||
 | 17/10/2006 | A week in Paradise (Debbie - 8 pax - USA - dkoontz@sunroadenterprises.com) WOW is the best description of our week at Pizzariello. It was one of the most incredible villas that our group has ever stayed in. With Anna making us breakfast and then with the help of Antoinetta cleaning every day we felt like royalty. The owner's collection of dishes, ceramics, etc. was incredible. We really hated to leave paradise. One has to see this place to really appreciate its beauty! | |
| Villa della Pia / Tuscany | |||
| 11/10/2006 | Villa della Pia from 16/09 to 26/09 2006 (Evelyn - 12 pax - UK) It was a glorious peaceful house and holiday and we hope to come back and play some golf. | |
| Casa Nina / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 06/10/2006 | Casa Nina is Casa Bella! (George - 2 pax - USA - kesslerg@libertytravel.com) We had the pleasure of staying at Casa Nina Sep 16-23, 2006. It far exceeded any expectations we had before our arrival. There are no photos anywhere that can prepare you for the setting and the incredibly beautiful views of the coast and the sea. My wife and I went there for our 5th wedding anniversary and could not have been happier with every aspect. It is the perfect spot for a quiet getaway for a small family or couple or even a honeymoon. The first 2 days brought thunderstorms and afterwards beautiful rainbows. The next 5 days brought one opportunity after another to experience small town Italy at it's finest. Rafaello, the caretaker, was so nice and always available to help with problems that never occurred. He also made sure that the garden terrace was spotless clean everyday. We ate breakfast and lunch there under the olive tree most days and will never forget it. Pasqule, the barber downstairs, waved and said Buon Giorno everytime we passed his shop. Stop and talk to him if you get the chance, he's very nice. We loved going to Tutto Per Tutti for our groceries and to the butcher shop in town. The Bar Del Sole is a great place to relax and have a cappuccino or gelato and the Pizzeria San Gennaro is perfect for a reasonbly priced and delicious lunch or dinner(we enjoyed both during our stay). The tourist office in town is an excellent resource for info about the area. Praiano is a very nice, non-touristy alternative to some of the other towns in the surrounding area and Casa Nina is an excellent choice there. You'll know what we mean once you stand up on the sun deck and take in the magnificance that is the Amalfi Coast. Make sure you take plenty of photos. We've been back home for 2 weeks and haven't stopped looking at ours yet. | |
| Villa Isabella / Puglia | |||
 | 01/10/2006 | Gardiner Party (Christine - 10 pax - USA) A beautiful villa with an exceptional setting! The villa is furnished for the utmost relaxation and comfort. The many expansive terraces and the large pool and private pool setting make outdoor living a complete treat. The beauty and comfort of the villa is complimented by an exceptionally friendly, efficient, knowledgable, and helpful onsite staff. With house cleaning occurring every week day and pool cleaning occurring every day, the villa is kept sparkling clean and leaves no chores for a staying party to do, except relax. The caretaker is exceptional -- friendly, extremely helpful, trustworthy, and willing to assist with any of your needs! Dolce Villa Vitas was also excellent to work with -- very responsive and thorough, making our entire experience easy and pleasant. We would surely stay in Villa Isabella again and would definitely use Dolce Villa Vitas for this villa and others! | |
| La Terrazza / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 20/09/2006 | Mr. Daniel Lebish (Daniel - 8 pax - USA - daniel.lebish@highmarklife.com) La Terrazza was absolutely fantastic. We had high expectations from the internet pictures and it blew those expectations completely out of the water. We had a hard time pulling ourselves away from the villa because the views were so stupendous, the staff so gracious, the meals outstanding, and the surrondings so beautiful. I would highly recommend La Terrazza to anyone - highly worth the price. | |
| Villa Tina B / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 18/09/2006 | A superb setting (Charles - 3 pax - USA - c1n@yahoo.com) A superb setting, right on the sea. Huge church-like ceilings, great kitchen and rooms. Views second to none and perfect staging area for amalfi coast visits. The Owner, Madame Suzi, is a delight--her family dates back to the area's founding. If you're driving--and you should--there is a locked garage in the villa (very rare!) You simply can't do better than the Villa!! | |
| La Fuga / Tuscany | |||
| 12/09/2006 | A Wedding Celebration (Chris - 2 pax - UK - dhobi@dsl.pipex.com) An eleventh hour choice born out of a suggestion by Stephen and efficiently managed from the provision of a simple Sterling fund transfer onto guiding us by mobile in the final approach to the property. Arranging local catering for fourteen (sixteen with Loretta and Carlo) and liaising with Stephano; quite a chef and a person. The terrace was a god send in accommodation and setting for The Wedding Celebration. We never worked-out how to return with a couple of 1999 reserva Brunellos'. Worth a return in itself ! | |
| Villa I Caprioli / Tuscany | |||
 | 12/09/2006 | Rustic villa with a lot of character (Nicholas - 6 pax - IRELAND) Rustic villa with a lot of character. It is not a place for thoise looking for broadband,fax and plasma. The rooms are relaxing and comfortable. Great privacy. The view is outstanding and a nice pool and loggia area. Pool is deep so anyone with very young kids needs to be aware of this. The housekeeper doubles as chef on request and her food is tremendous. It added a lot to the holiday and the stay at the villa. | |
| La Calcara / Amalfi coast | |||
| 26/08/2006 | Mr GM Strommen (Graeme - 6 pax - UK) A very comfortable property with stunning views and a memorable pool. The Amalfi coast is a very attractive region but be prepared to tacke the difficult coastal road by car and use local transport when possible as parking in towns is difficult. | |
| La Fuga / Tuscany | |||
| 19/08/2006 | Relax - it's even better than the photos (Ken - 4 pax - USA - kphelps3@cinci.rr.com) If you are a family of 4 or two couples, this is the place for you. Each pair gets a huge room, a sitting room and bathroom. Nice, clean pool with sun and/or shade lounging. 15 minutes to Montalcino where you can shop at COOP supermarket if you cook yoursself or where there a lots of very nice and not too expensive restaurants. This is a very private setting with spectacular vistas. Tenuta La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999 was a 93 in wine spectator - and thats in the wine provided at a very reasonable price! We can't say enough positive things about La Fuga - go for a visit! | |
| Poggio al Sole / Tuscany | |||
| 16/08/2006 | Ten Days in Tuscany (Paul - 4 pax - USA) Poggio al Sole is a very classy place. It had plenty of room for those who wanted to sit and read alone and comfortable beds to sleep in. The location makes it easy to visit many of the essential sites of Tuscany easily, yet it is private and quitet when you need to get away. The view is fantastic; every morning we had coffee on the terrace and filled our hearts with the beauty that was everywhere. It was a great vacation. | |
| L'Acacia / Tuscany | |||
| 16/08/2006 | Absolutely lovely (Luke - 10 pax - USA) The villa was absolutely lovely. The housekeeper, Tatania, was simply fabulous. She is an extraordinary cook and a delight to be around. | |
| Villa Tiberio / Amalfi coast | |||
 | 27/07/2006 | A week at Villa Tiberio (Susanne - 7 pax - USA) This is a most elegant villa with incredible views on a fabulous island, Capri. The interiors are beautifully and tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The air- conditioned upstairs salon is lovely with equally lovely views. Pool and gardens are delightful. Travelling about the island to shop or swim is very easy due to the very convenient bus service--a stop right at the villa's gate. The Kitchen is very beautiful as are the many bathrooms. It is a great plus to arrive and find the refrigerator stocked with a huge variety of breakfast foods. This Villa is a wow and I would love to return. The housekeeper is very obliging and efficient even though her English is limited. We all used our limited Italian to make ourselves understood. It worked. I would love to return someday--perhaps off-season. | |
| Poggio del Pianello / Marche & Umbria | |||
| 26/07/2006 | Great place (Matthew - 5 pax - US) Great place! We really enjoyed it and the owners and staff were great! Thank you! | |
| Giulia / Rome | |||
 | 11/07/2006 | July in Rome (Maria - 4 pax - USA - manorris@cisco.com) Giulia staff was excellent--Allegra, Stephen and Cristina. All very kind and hospitable. | |
| Tre Pini / Tuscany | |||
 | 06/07/2006 | Tre Pini (Thomas - 7 pax - USA) The house is charming and in a great location. Cook is fabulous. Car necessary as otherwise beaches hard to access. Lots of traffic on roads. | |
| Villa di San Donato / Tuscany | |||
 | 28/06/2006 | Castle for a week. (Edward - 8 pax - Canada - elapointe@bwpartners.com) In a lot of cases, properties don't live up to the write ups or poicture that you see to make the booking. In this case the property far exceeded the marketing. Its a fantastic property for 3 or 4 couples and we thoroughtly enjoyed our week there. The staff were extremely friendly and everyone of Irene's restaurant suggestions were exactly what she said to expect. Everyone in the group had a wonderful time and we would all recommend the property and the experience. | |
| L'Eremo / Tuscany | |||
| 24/06/2006 | June 2006 (Todd - 4 (Solatio) pax - USA - vpilgrim@comcast.net) The accomodations were fabulous. We really enjoyed our stay at the villa. Irene and Elisa were great. So nice and so helpful. We would love to come back again!!!! | |
| Villa Tiberio / Amalfi coast | |||
| 12/06/2006 | Overall everything was very good. (Corinne - 7 pax - UK - corinnelma@aol.com) Overall I cannot fault the Villa Tiberio. If I had a complaint it would be that the pool was a bit crammed in. Otherwise it was great an we really enjoyed it. Thank you. | |
| Banchi Vecchi / Rome | |||
| 04/06/2006 | (Massimo - pax - Italia) The apartment is in an excellent location and has marvellous roof terrace views and had the space we expected. | |
| Villa di San Donato / Tuscany | |||
| 19/10/2005 | We enjoyed a wonderful visit to Tuscany... (Ian - 9 pax - USA) We enjoyed a wonderful visit to Tuscany, rendered very special by Villa di San Donato set in the beautiful compound of La Canonica di Cortine and ideally located near the hilltop village of San Donato and moments away from the Firenze-Siena autostrada. The grounds of the property and the surrounding vineyards are magnificent and well tended. The staff was attentive and responsive to needs. In all, this is the perfect place to be based for exploring the region. We would definitely recommend it and return in the future. | |
| La Calcara / Amalfi coast | |||
| 10/10/2005 | Linda Rupert (Linda - 5 pax - USA - lrupert@si.rr.com) The view from the pool was magical. I could have sat in the pool and gazed at the scenary from moring til night. The pool was very clean. This was our first trip to the Amalfi area so we did not realize that we were in such an excellent location. We did not find any other town that we would have chosen over Maiori. The driver arranged by the agency was on time and very efficeint. We would rent again through Dolce Vita Villas and we would rent and recommend La Calcara. | |
| L'Eremo / Tuscany | |||
| 09/10/2005 | Almost perfect site! (Perry S. - 4 (Solatio) pax - USA) Location excellent for day trips! Beautiful grounds/secure and quiet. Great location for groups or family vacations! We plan to return some day! | |
| Banchi Vecchi / Rome | |||
| 07/10/2005 | Banchi Vecchi (Thomas - 2 pax - USA) The apartment was in an ideal location and the best thing about the apartment was the rooftop terrace. BEAUTIFUL!!! We had a wonderful time in Rome. | |
| La Fuga / Tuscany | |||
| 07/10/2005 | La Fuga (Susan - 2 pax - USA) We would highly recommend La Fuga for one or two couples. We were very comfortable. La Fuga's Brunello and olive oil are some of the best we've tasted! We spent week #2 of our 3 week honeymoon here and loved every minute! | |
| Villa della Pia / Tuscany | |||
| 10/09/2005 | (Paul - 12 +2 pax - Canada) Stunning house, wonderful setting, beautifully decorated. Wonderful/friendly/sensitive/discreet/obliging owner + staff. Golfers ecstatic.Suggestions: Physical demo at outset of gate/manual operation.Cheeky foreigners comment Italian/ other language dictionary in the kitchen. | |
| La Limonaia / Tuscany | |||
| 27/08/2005 | (Damiano - pax - ) A very good choice. An excellent swimming pool with good views and overall a very pleasant property and location. The property was immaculate and cleaned regularly and thoroughly. The owner was very helpful without being intrusive. | |
| Villa della Pia / Tuscany | |||
| 27/08/2005 | (Paul - 12 +2 pax - Canada) Fabulous House & Home, a real haven for relaxation. Wonderful friendly family. We felt so happy to be welcomed at Villa della Pia. | |
| Villa Portisco / Sardinia | |||
 | 20/08/2005 | (Anthony - pax - ) Excellent settings and views.Welcome when we arrived was even better than what we expected as we were recieved at the airport and the lady was very helpful and nice.The sheet with telephone numbers that the owner left was very helpful and complete, the best I have ever recieved in a rented house. | |
| Casale di Pereta / Tuscany | |||
| 20/08/2005 | (Alessandra - pax - UK) A very nice well positioned Villa. Owners were delightful and very helpful. Could not have asked for more. | |
| La Calcara / Amalfi coast | |||
| 30/07/2005 | (Ulrico - pax - Italia) We enjoyed our stay very much, we were very satisfied. The house and the pool and everything was perfect! | |
| Alcione / Tuscany | |||
 | 30/07/2005 | (Sven - 12 pax - Norway) We were happy with the property which was of good standard and contributed to the enjoyment of our stay. | |
| L'Acacia / Tuscany | |||
| 23/07/2005 | (Francesca - pax - Italia) Tatiana the caretaker was a star she made our stay at Villa L’Acacia even better than what we had imagined! | |
| L'Acacia / Tuscany | |||
| 02/07/2005 | (Francesca - pax - Italia) High Standard Bedrooms, cook and staff excellent, helpful and hard working. Contact with Villa Office in UK and whilst at Villa very efficient and helpful, overall. excellent Villa and facilities in beautiful location with good staff. | |
| Tre Pini / Tuscany | |||
| 25/06/2005 | (Elena - pax - Italia) We couldn’t have been more pleased. The owners were very nice, the grounds people were excellent, and we look forward to a return visit.Dolce Vita Villas was great as well We wish we had booked other villas with you. This was far the best. | |
| Casa Nina / Amalfi coast | |||
| 04/06/2005 | (Studio Dama - pax - Italia) We had a fantastic stay and enjoyed every minute.The owner Signor Fusco was very helpful and polite as were the agents.But thank you Dolce Vita Villas for making the whole process run smoothly. | |
| Casa Nina / Amalfi coast | |||
| 15/05/2005 | (Studio Dama - pax - Italia) This Villa was absolutely lovely in every way. We were thrilled with this villa. The Villa was beautiful, the outside spaces were terrific, the people in Praiano were warm, and welcoming and the owner was very cordial (and a terrific cook!) We had a wonderful stay and hope to return some day. |
