Delightful employee who was working during the afternoon and who checked us in. She explained how…read moreto use the water machine, the orange juicer. Beautifully decorated patio with view of street. Nice size room, bright, wonderful breakfast. Collection of books to borrow, including travel guides for the Cinque Terre region. Able to buy local train ticket at a discount from them. Be sure to ask for senior rate if 69 or older.

The best bed and breakfast we've ever stayed at!! The owners…read moreare the sweetest and the most caring hosts you'll ever meet. They make sure every detail is perfect. Due to Covid, the breakfast buffet was replaced with custom orders but wow they were extremely generous with making sure we were taken care of. The room is cozy and nice. We had the Manarola room upstairs which was cleaned to perfection daily (also a very sweet lady). The bed was comfortable and the AC unit kept the room nice and cold in August. We had such an amazing time staying here, it really felt like home. Grazie mille Stefania and Giovanni!!!

Charming little B&B in a 14th century building in the heart of Lucca…read more They have 5 colour themed rooms, we had the delightfully cosy green room. The young owners are extremely helpful and welcoming. They gave us great tips on local aperitivo bars. All rooms have private bathroom, tv and minibar. Breakfast is huge and delicious. Highly recommended.

We arrived to a very warm welcome from both Giulio and Gaia the owners of this former 14th century…read morepalace. No lifts back then and none now but dont let that bother you at all as its only 1 floor up. The room was airy and spacious tastfully decorated, clean and complete with tv, mini bar and lovely en suite. Location is wonderful, only 2 mins walk to the Guinigi Tower and less to the main shopping street. Despite its central location the hotel was quiet and relaxing. Now on to the best bit, if you like eggs you will love this place. How do you like them? Just say and they will do them for you, alongside breakfast buffet of cereal, breads, meats, fresh fruit and the best coffee in Lucca. We are going back asap and hope to many times over. Go on give yourself a treat and book NOW.

Wonderful little hotel we visited in the very off season of December. The staff were super friendly…read moreand genuinely concerned about our satisfaction. We were scheduled to leave before the breakfast on our last day, and woman checking us out went well out of her way to make us coffee and have fresh pastries prepared early for us even though we told them we weren't expecting it. Comfortable bed, good location, pretty town. A really nice place to stay.

Lovely spot! Clean,clean,clean…read more I am so embarrassed, we arrived off the train, threw our luggage down after we burrowed through (wanted to hit the beach/ trails ASAP) and housekeeping picked up after us and did a brilliant job! Air conditioning, wonderful food, exceptionally friendly service. Nine rooms, so it's nice and quiet. Free wifi. Walking distance to beach. Now why didn't I stay longer??? We will be back. No negatives.

if I could give this place 10 stars I would. This b&b is in the italian countryside near the town…read moreof bardi. It is the definition of a hidden gem. When we arrived we were greeted by Challie and her husband the owners who was more than accomodating to us. From start to finish, she was there to help us with everything we needed. She even prepares breakfast for you in the morning and has fruits/chocolates available throughout the day if you are hungry. She treats you like you are a guest in her house. The views from the property are awesome. The pictures don't do it justice. I would highly recommend you use the spa. The jacuzzi bath overlooks the countryside and is very relaxing. We also did massages and turkish baths. It is one of those hidden gems and I would recommend to anyone looking to relax and unwind. We came on our honeymoon and loved it.

This was the greatest experience I have had in Italy. I have been here multiple times. The house is…read morebeautiful and amazing. The village is quiet and peaceful. The views of Bardi the valley are terrific. The spa was wonderful. All services available. The food was outstanding. It was only a few hours drive to many places I wanted to take a day trip too. Cinque Terre, Parma, Bologna to name a few. All the meats were fresh and hanging in the cellar. A nice selection of wines, many are local and great. I haven't had them before. I will be coming back.

Great location in Vernazza for €75 per night. Cash only. It is so close to the train station and is…read morein the middle of charming Vernazza and close to the trail going to Monterroso. From the Main Street, it is 35 steps up to the main door of the Building then another 25 marrow steps up to the room. Keep that in mind when you're packing your luggage. The owner buzzed us in and allowed us to check in at 12:30pm. They gave us clear instructions for the keys and WiFi. They also charge 1 euro per person tourism tax. There is a coffeemaker, fridge and hair dryer. Bring your own toiletries. WiFi is fast. Power outlets to charge gadgets can be found in headboards and bathroom. Very convenient. One thing I would suggest is for them to leave extra rolls of toilet paper inside the room. The owners don't live there and we didn't know how to call them when we were running out of toilet paper. Also I suggest they have more lights in the stairwell areas as it gets challenging at night if you don't have a phone that has a flashlight. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this room.

When looking for places to stay in Cinque Terre during our honeymoon, Rina Rooms came up as one of…read morethe few places that was both a reasonable and nice looking. Check in is in a small window from 2-5pm, and one of our connecting trains was sold out so we were a bit delayed, but the owners were kind enough to stay around a bit longer to wait for us. It's a very short walk from the train station, although in the directions they send you they'll mention that it's just around the corner from an unnamed pizzeria, but the the street you'll see first is called Via E. Vernazza and not Ettore. You'll find that when you walk up E. Vernazza until you hit a fork and then go left, and you'll be there. Google maps has it placed incorrectly on the right side of the fork. We lucked out and got the largest room, which had a bedroom, small dining area and a bathroom of course. The kicker was the balcony and access to the rooftop patio, which has a couple cabana chairs and a table. When it was too hot to walk around sightseeing in the towns, that was a great place to catch some sun and have some wine, focaccia and limoncello. It was a lot to get for the price we paid, and how little real estate there was in Vernazza. There was a lot of new furnishings in our room and the bathroom, which was nice. We were warned that the owners would come during in the afternoon to do laundry and re-stock breakfast but we were rarely there at that time and they will also do your laundry for 5 euro per wash (air dried on racks and lines on the terrace). Our bed was comfier than some we'd had on our trip in Italy. There was no air conditioning, which was unfortunate given the heatwave, but a couple fans helped make it tolerable. Wifi quality was good. Breakfast was fairly simple - pre-packaged cornetti, cereal and toasts, as well as yogurt, milk and juice in the mini-fridge in the bedroom. It was here that we were introduced to pear juice. Thick and very pear-like, it was so good! Payment is in cash only, but there are a few ATMs in town. Rina Rooms has really friendly owners, and made for a great base of operations in a wonderful little town.

We arrived and loved our room. We stayed in Casa Lisa. We dealt with Sara. A very sweet and kind…read moreyoung woman. The room was ready for us even though we arrived early and sadly could not respond to Sara on what's app. Everything was provided for us, the only complaint is the pillows. Wish they were not so flat. Californians like their pillows fluffyOur view was amazing. It is high up but we found out the next day an easier way up, without climbing all those stairs. We were able to have dinner at their lovely new restaurant. Fortunately there was a cancellation. We were seated at the bar with remarkable views. But I have to say the food was the main attraction. Kudos to the woman chef, who brought out our food. Everything was delicious ‼ For dessert we did order a chocolate and pear cake, we were not to keen on it so they did bring us out some amazing Panna Cota, with a homemade raspberry sauce. My goodness‼ When you are in Vernazza, you have to give this place a try‼

Lorena treated us like royalty during our stay, had several suggestions for us for places to visit…read morein the area and had cappuccino, pastries, and delightful conversation to offer in the mornings. The rooms are updated, modern and very comfortable. If you do book Casa Catò, book it through the hotel website. You will get a better deal than on the other websites and you will ensure they don't have to pay 23% of the charge to a company who doesn't have any skin in the game. Do your host a favor.

Beautiful place to stay and the owner Carola will come meet you in the square when you arrive…read more There are some stairs to get to the bed & breakfast so better for young couples or singles traveling, but once you arrive about 8min walk it is such a beautiful place to stay. Cozy, quiet, and VERY modern and clean! Everything looks and feels as if you're the first people to ever stay in the room - the showers are even especially clean! She provides a mini fridge, safe, kettle in your room, TV, and a little basket of toiletries. Definitely will be back to visit Carola and to stay in this lovely place! There's even a garden to sit out and read if you like, while you overlook the beautiful town of Monterosso. It's such a prime location right near the best restaurants in town!

My husband and I stayed at Casa di Andrea for 3 nights during our 2 week vacation in Italy. We…read morepicked Monterosso as our home base in the Cinque Terre. Monterosso is very well maintained and manicured which is not always the case for the other 4 cities. We love Casa di Andrea - amazing upkeep and quite high tech for a B&B (electronic key card!). Our room was tidy and cute - it looked like it was just recently renovated. The shower had good water pressure, and the shower door could be closed fully to block out water from getting the bathroom floor all wet. Since Casa is located up the hill, I don't recommend this property for older folks or anyone with mobility issue! You will have to climb up multiple flights of stairs. But the pro is that the view is amazing! Carola runs this property and does it with such great taste! Her breakfast, although simple, is actually our favorite among all the hotels we visited on our trip. From the napkins to the cups and mugs, everything was colorful and elegantly presented! We got fresh coffee, fresh cut fruits, croissants, ham and cheese with toasts, and yogurt for breakfast. My husband typically doesn't eat breakfast and hates carbs, he made an exception for Carola because he loved what she put together. I highly recommend this property for your stay in Monterosso! You will have an amazing time!

This was our favorite stay over the entire trip. Our two hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming…read more They have a staffed front desk during the daytime hours until 7pm, so check-in was a breeze. The room was well-appointed and well-decorated. Breakfast was exceptional. When we came back from our day of adventures, the room had been turned down and all of the beverages from the fridge were refreshed. Great for a relaxing stay!

Rinascimento Bed & Breakfast was a wonderful place to stay while in Pisa. The owners/hosts, Andrea…read moreand Andy, are absolutely the best. They are friendly, accommodating, welcoming, and helpful. Our room was very comfortable. Breakfast was just right. If you'd like, they will make a great cappuccino for you. The location was also perfect, in the heart of everything. We had two large pieces of luggage with wheels and it was an easy 10 to 15 minute walk from the train station. One evening Andy had left a note on the desk counter near the front door recommending a restaurant not far from Rinascimento B&B. Alle Bandierine (address: Via Mercanti 4). It's an easy 5 or 6 minute walk in the direction of the train station but much closer as you don't cross the bridge over the Arno River. As is typical for dinner this restaurant opens at 7:30PM. We arrived at about 7:50PM and we almost couldn't get in. I suggest arriving a few minutes before it opens. The food and service were excellent. I highly recommend giving it a try. Do stay away from Anita Osteria for dining. Another suggestion made by Andrea is to walk on the top of the wall. This wall was built in the mid 12th century and offers great views. It's the oldest wall in all of Italy. If someday a return to Pisa is in the cards, I will definitely stay at Rinascimento Bed & Breakfast again. A warm and inviting place to stay in a perfect location. I highly recommend this B & B.

Rita Lucherini's hands on cooking class was a delight. With one day's notice, she picked us up at…read moreour hotel in Barga. In her large kitchen we made bruschetta, farro soup, 4 kinds of pasta from scratch (tagliatelle, maccheroni, ravioli, and spaghetti), 4 sauces (pomodoro, ragu, Salciccia , and butter with fresh sage), and tiramisu. Lots of chopping and simmering and getting our hands "dirty"! While cooking we had white wine, then red with dinner. She's a great teacher. Nothing fancy, just how to make good food in a simple way. Price was 85 euro each....we thought that was quite reasonable for 5 hours of cooking and eating, with recipes to take home! She's Italian, born in Scotland, so excellent English. Rita also has a few apartments and a B&B called La Mezzaluna, so she offers 4 and 7 day cooking experiences with some side trips to nearby places in Tuscany. Much less expensive than the upscale, pricey things I've seen advertised. I think her website is www.residencelamezzaluna.it She's also on Facebook.

From the owner: Have fun and join our cookery and wine tasting holiday in this beautiful part of Northern Tuscany…read more Combine cooking and wine tasting and learn all the basic Italian cooking techniques and traditions la bella "Garfagnana and Serchio Valley has to offer. We will visit our local market, wander the streets of Barga, known as one of the prettiest villages in Italy and we shall visit Lucca and Pisa .The most part of the time there are concerts, folk festivals, outdoor food festivals (where you can savour typical products), theatre, Barga Jazz and the Opera Barga. Available is my 4 night and 7 night holiday which includes accomodation all meals airport and local transfers,cooking and wine tasting sessions plus live entertainment with Alex. You may want to join my daily lesson which lasts 4 hours and we will then savour together our meal prepared with a glass of finest Tuscan wine. Come to La Mezzaluna and Cook and Dine with Rita Tuscan Style..

An incredible B&B in a wonderful village…read more The location is perfect and the owners Susi and Ron are gracious and kind. You will enjoy the time and dedication put into making this a comfortable home for your holiday.