Just when we thought that our stay in San Felice del Benaco could not get any better, we were…read moreintroduced to "Corte delle Muse". In one word folks...Extraordinary.... Giacomo and Marianna , the owners of this Bed & Breakfast, made us feel like family. They made sure that we had a exceptional stay here. Four days of R&R that my wife and I truly deserved. Living in California is a blessing, but once in a while one must escape and enjoy an experienced that is memorable and makes you want to return. San Felice del Benaco is not on the American radar. The people that stay in the surrounding places and dine in the local restaurants are from Holland and Germany. Of course Italians from the large cities, like Milano, do come to Garda Lake to escape the sounds of the city to the sound of birds singing. We were fortunate to find this hidden treasure and I wanted to share this place with you too... Ciao mi amici...(learned this from Giacomo)

We stayed at La Valle during our visit to Verona. If you have a car this is a great place, about a…read more20 min drive from Verona center. This is an Agriturismo , meaning that it was a converted rural farm. It is very well modernized and comfortable. We were greeted by our host Silvia, who is friendly and helpful, our apartment had two rooms, one with the kitchenette and sofa bed, the other with a queen size bed and an adjacent bathroom (only shower, no tub). Breakfast is available for an addition 8 euros/person. There is no restaurant. The grounds are huge and well maintained, include large lawns, a pond, picnic areas, a great tree-house, and a brand new beautiful swimming pool with ample chaises and shade umbrellas for maximum relaxation. For shopping there is a nearby mall "La Grande Mela" that has great shops including a Rosetto supermarket. Sona is a small town with a few restaurants. La Valle is close to the Venice-Milan Autostrada (no traffic noise), and the railroad (some faint train sound). La Valle is also close to Lake Garda.

From the owner: La nostra è una piccola attività familiare, nata principalmente dalla voglia di condividere con…read morealtri le bellezze del luogo in cui viviamo e che amiamo. Conoscere persone, regalare loro benessere e familiarità, condividere la passione per i viaggi e la vita.

We went on a whim because I saw it on a stroll through town and hoped it wasn't a tourist trap…read more definitely not a tourist trap! It's a very cosy small place with a great sense for tradition. You can sit out front to look at the lake or in the back on the street and engage in some quality people watching. The menu is very rich with anything from cheese plates to great traditional pasta dishes (my dad was in love with the carbonara). I found plenty of gluten free options on the menu and had beef filet with mashed potatoes. Sounds simple but tasted amazing! They also have a very good wine list and a very good house wine! If you want traditional Italian cuisine in the middle of the old town then you can't go wrong with this place.