Name: Rentvillas.com
Address: 1697 NW Precision Ln, Bend
Rating: 4.38

“Overall: Very peaceful and restful, exactly as promised. Enjoyed Most: Location and rustic styling. Enjoyed Least: Access to the driveway. Very steep drop from the roadway was difficult to negotiate with a large car. Surrounding Area: Ease or access by road and rail to a umber of large and small towns. Nearby Events or Locales: Cortona. Possible to walk in about 35 to 40 mins but we preferred to drive. Tips or Restaurants: Nothing in particular, other than perhaps a flash light. Restaurants in Cortona are fair to good. The restaurant in Hotel Michelle was excellent. Check In Out: Valentina, the property manager was excellent.”

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(Casa Toscana) - Posted 7 years ago

“Overall: Great location and having access to nearby hotel personnel a definite plus. Enjoyed Most: Location and comfortable beds. Enjoyed Least: Small bathroom. Surrounding Area: Nearby supermarket/restaurants and walking distance to many of the attractions. Tips or Restaurants: Bring your most comfortable walking shoes and take advantage of hotel concierge. Directions: RentVillas scheduled car service pick up which was very convenient. Check In Out: Very friendly staff and smooth process.”

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(Napoli 1) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Quiet building, friendly and convenient location on Ile St. Louis. Enjoyed Most: Views are tremendous. Location puts you within walking and Metro/RER distance of everything. Enjoyed Least: Small, single W/C. Surrounding Area: Friendly, picturesque, nice bistros for relaxing, Notre Dame at your doorstep. Nearby Events or Locales: We rented a car and took a day trip to Giverny to see Claude Monet's house and gardens - highly recommended. Tips or Restaurants: Bring your own electrical plugs and voltage adapters. Check In Out: It was fine.”

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(Valerie) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Our overall experience was positive. Enjoyed Most: The fact that it was out of town and away from the hustle and bustle completely. We also felt completely safe and the villa has awesome windows and doors. Enjoyed Least: The washing machine did not completely work or spin most of the time and the directions and icons on it were difficult to understand. Editor's Note: European washers have very, very long, energy-efficient cycles and generally do not spin the clothes to the extent we are accustomed to with American machines. Be prepared to hang wet clothing to dry! Surrounding Area: Total peace and quiet. Nearby Events or Locales: The answer is no, you have to rent a moped or a vehicle as everything by way of driving is 10 or 15 minutes away. Tips or Restaurants: 10 minutes up the road on the left hand side is a restaurant local to the Greeks, named Taverna Zisis. This is where the locals actually eat. Directions: We took advantage of a taxi meeting us at the airport and bringing us into Rethymno to get our rental car. This was great as we did not have to stress about navigating the mountainous island.”

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(Villa Myron) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very nice. Enjoyed Most: The view. Enjoyed Least: The driveway was difficult to navigate. Surrounding Area: The area is beautiful. Nearby Events or Locales: Red Hook - not within walking distance. Tips or Restaurants: Loved two places to eat - Pie Whole and Ocean Breeze Directions: Someone met us.”

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(Picara Point) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Fantastic villa tucked in the side of a mountain. Quiet and cozy spaces inside and out. Kitchen is long and narrow, but has plenty of counter space to prepare meals. Narrow passage-way of a road to the site. Caretaker Bruno was very accommodating, even with a lack of English. Enjoyed trying to use our limited Spanish to communicate in Italian!! Enjoyed Most: Outside area was wonderful to sit poolside (even in the middle of October). Many loungers and tables to socialize.An unexpected bonus was the cleaning staff that arrived three times within the week. Tidying up and sweeping the tile floors was very much appreciated. Another little something extra that made for a relaxing stay. Enjoyed Least: No clothes dryer, but washers worked well (if slowly). Tough drying clothes when rain and mist was mostly a daily occurrence. Surrounding Area: Nice areas to walk and hike. Road down to Nocchi was steep, but doable. Nice little pizzeria in Nocchi with outstanding customer service and many "extras"- antipasto, bread, limoncello. Nearby Events or Locales: Nocchi was a short, steep walk away. Made the trek 3-4 times in our week at the villa. Tips or Restaurants: Be prepared for the narrow, steep and rough roads. All the little cafes in Camaiore were excellent and very authentic. Friends arranged the personal chef and crew and it was a wonderful way to embrace the Italian culinary scene. Very knowledgeable and fun ladies (3) came all the way from near Florence and found their way to Villa Nocchi in the dark. They put on a six(6) course show- with a part of Giada and a part of Lidia, complete with four bottles of wine and limoncello to top the night off right! Directions: Followed the directions to a T! Great use of local landmarks to assure the travelers that they are on the correct path. Not easy to find, but what an adventure around every corner. Relax and take you time. Check In Out: Bruno was right on time to greet us when we arrived. (He lives just behind the villa in a cluster of three structures.)Very easy getting our full deposit back.”

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(Villa Nocchi) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: We had a good vacation with our friends. Enjoyed Most: Good size for a large group. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of room for meals together, and space to spend quiet time if needed. Enjoyed Least: Difficult to find. The location was fine, but after a heavy rain the drive was rough and needed repair. We did not receive clear instructions for operating the appliances. Surrounding Area: Easy to get to other cities and sights from this location. Nearby Events or Locales: St. Remy was within walking distance along a small canal path. Otherwise, it was a fairly long walk if going by the local roads. Tips or Restaurants: There are several good restaurants in the area, though I would suggest making reservations if going for dinner. We really enjoyed dinner at L'Industrie. Directions: One of our group was able to find it using GPS. We tried to follow the directions on the information sheet and got hopelessly lost. We got more directions at the Tourist Information office that were clearer than the written ones we had. Check In Out: When some of our party arrived (in the middle of a downpour) they called the number for the manager, who only spoke French. She arrived with keys and tried to convey information, but was unable to communicate use of appliances. Check-out time was listed as 10:00 AM, but no one arrived until quite a bit later. We had made train reservations based on the time we'd been quoted, so were afraid we'd have to leave without any sort of check-out procedure. A definitive time would have helped.”

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(Villa Madeleine) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very pretty location. Very nice set up with bathrooms for almost every bedroom. Enjoyed Most: The large rooms, large dining room table with plenty of space for large groups to gather in. Bedrooms very nice size, bathrooms nice. Enjoyed Least: Lack of appliance plugs in kitchen. Unreliable WiFi. Location more remote than expected. Surrounding Area: Closeness to Santa Brigida, very nice people there who were very helpful. The wonderful pizza place in Santa Brigida. Also the restaurants in and around the area. The winery close by to visit and tour. Great wines. Nearby Events or Locales: Santa Brigida was closest. Several of us walked there daily and it felt very convenient. Tips or Restaurants: Rent small cars. We requested 4 passenger vans and got 8 passenger vans which were rough to drive on narrow roads. Lots of restaurants all around. Directions: Directions are great but no one should visit the area without a GPS. We had one for all three vans. Check In Out: Went very well.”

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(Casa Rufina) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Fabulous views provided us a terrific week in Moltrasio. Enjoyed Most: The setting was wonderful, the kitchen was well-equipped, check in and out was very easy. Surrounding Area: We felt as though we were enjoying the area as natives and not tourists. Very authentic location -- not touristy. Nearby Events or Locales: Walking to center of Moltrasio may be too far for most. Tips or Restaurants: Future renters must be aware of the amount of stairs to maneuver to get to property and inside property. Best restaurant was La Baia -- very easy to walk to and GREAT food. Directions: Directions and pictures were very helpful.”

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(Villa Cloe) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very good. Enjoyed Most: Peace and quiet, and the views. Gianmario was excellent, very helpful and considerate, and came in minutes when we had a problem locking the doors. Enjoyed Least: Road to the property, door locks!Kitchen was poorly equipped, lacked counter space, too few dishes - good dishwasher, though! Surrounding Area: We loved all the towns around the property, and once used to the driving, loved being close to Montepulciano, Pienza, Monalcino, Cortona and even found Volterra and Gimignano within reach--as well as Firenze and Siena.Sinalunga had good shopping. Nearby Events or Locales: Montichiello. Not walkable - 5kms, up and down hills, narrow roads. Tips or Restaurants: La Porta in Montichiello was excellent - we were there 4 times in 2 weeks - 3 for dinner. Need reservations. Bring a good map to help your GPS! Extra toilet paper, paper towels, and a computer to watch movies on, since there is no TV except news. Wifi is OK but slow. 3 - 4 hours to download a movie. Directions: We had a Garmin, and purchased a map of Italy/Greece (at Rick Steves recommendation). Would not recommend using it inside Florence to find parking - it is hopeless. We parked at a shopping centre (Coop-Wi) for free and caught tram (T1) right there for 1 euro and a 15 minute ride to the train station. Check In Out: Only finding the property after flying all night and driving 2 hours from Rome. By the way, advise everyone to be at LDV airport at least 3 hours before if returning a car, and if you have lots of luggage, be prepared to load it on buses and carts more than once. Italian efficiency is truly an oxymoron at this place!”

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(Villa Edera - La Foglia) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Good. Great spot. Enjoyed Most: Uniqueness, history, view, close proximity to Girona. The chef was outstanding. Enjoyed Least: There is a chained dog that barks next door. The owner reported that the city has been petitioned to do something about the situation. Surrounding Area: The area around Girona is extraordinary for cycling. Nearby Events or Locales: Easy walk into Celra to the market, baker. Celra is not the most attractive town. Getting into Girona was much better. Tips or Restaurants: Nothing specific, the area is full of great restaurants. Directions: It is an odd location and doesn't appear on all GPS systems ...ours took us the wrong way.... perhaps a map would be helpful. Check In Out: Check in and check out were fine.”

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(Castillo Girona) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: We had a great time. Vanessa was marvelous and always very sweet and helpful. We felt very cozy in our unit. It was located centrally to most of Tuscany, and Umbria and it was easy for us to do day trips from there to some wonderful places, as well as Cortona. Enjoyed Most: The location was great and cozy and warm. Like being home. The grounds and swimming pool were beautiful, the place was clean and well maintained. Thanks for instantly replacing the coffee maker. The view of Cortona out of the back windows was terrific. Vanessa made every thing easier and she was wonderful. Enjoyed Least: Although the kittens on site were cute, since we are very allergic to cats, we had to also keep the door closed. It would have been better if there were a few more kitchen items. Limited items like wine glasses, teaspoons etc. We had difficulty finding what was what on the TV and once in a while found English speaking channels, but couldn't seem to get back to them each time. Surrounding Area: It was beautiful. All the agriculture in the area was amazing. Of course the access to wonderful food and wine in Tuscany and Umbria was awesome. Nearby Events or Locales: The nearest small town was Camucia which is just a mile from Cortona. Neither would be reasonably within walking distance. Tips or Restaurants: It is necessary to have a car unless you want to cab every day to Cortona. Bring mosquito repellent, as the country setting is full of them. There is a washing machine, but no dryer. Directions: We had a GPS. Check In Out: Check in and Check out went smoothly because of Vanessa (she was great!!!)”

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(L'Ippocastano 1) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: So much more than we expected! Our villa was an oasis nestled above the old world traditional Greek residential village of Melachiori in the center of the island of Santorini. The three bedrooms and full bathrooms, especially shower structures, were over-sized and very private within the structure of our one home. Three couples and more can easily share this villa. Bathrooms are huge. Kitchen areas are adequate. The outside courtyard and pool area and other nooks and crannies are extensive. The housekeeper daily was necessary due to the Greek plumbing issues as well as general daily pick up. The villagers were so friendly and helpful as we visited their restaurants and stores daily. Lovely setting! Enjoyed Most: The location on the island of Santorini. By car, very accessible to the entire island. The village we stayed in was charming, its locals and their neighborhood which we meandered through in the mornings as we walked to the best bakery up the hill. Enjoyed Least: The abundance of cats that live and roam in the village and visit the villa daily.Also, there were issues in the one bedroom bath area with bath water temperature. Surrounding Area: We loved exploring all of the island. There are great beaches, tourist attractions, the restaurants, the historical sites, the views as we navigated around this windy volcanic island. Nearby Events or Locales: Nothing is within walking distance of the village. Driving is easy. Lots of signs and easily navigated. The islanders are very friendly and helpful. Getting lost was part of the adventure! Tips or Restaurants: The restaurants just below the villa are fabulous, fresh, fun with live music and conversation nightly. I would highly recommend the restaurants at the boating and fishing port.The seafood is fresh out of the water and reasonably priced. Directions: Hire a driver to collect you upon arrival to the airport. Rent your car and follow the map. Getting lost is part of the adventure and then you become so familiar with the island you feel like a native. Check In Out: Jackie from the villa rental agency met us at the door upon arrival and departure from the villa. She made herself available throughout our stay if we needed her assistance in any way. Nothing to it!”

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(Villa Plakoto) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: The visit delivered everything we had hoped for - a true Tuscan villa with lots of history and character. Enjoyed Most: Character. Enjoyed Least: Some of the facilities could be improved - kitchen and showers primarily. Surrounding Area: Views, wineries, restaurants, small towns and we were there for the Wine Expos. Nearby Events or Locales: Greve, not really. 3kms away down a steep hill Tips or Restaurants: Time your visit around the wine expo. Try the Private Dining at Santo Stefano up the hill a bit from the property Directions: Yes, used GPS.”

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(Casa Greve) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: 105 days at this property. Sad to leave! Enjoyed Most: View and total privacy. Surrounding Area: What's not to enjoy? Nearby Events or Locales: Lerici Check In Out: Great owner. My new best friend.”

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(Casa Del Mare) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: It was a wonderful villa set in the middle of the vineyard with olive trees surrounding the pool. The wine produced on the estate was also very good and you could purchase it from the stocked cabinet. Enjoyed Most: The setting. We would sit out on the deck and just absorb the overall beauty. It was very peaceful at night and there was not a sound until day break when the rooster would welcome the new day. Surrounding Area: The villa has a great location. One of the small, nearby towns is Greve in Chianti and others were only 15 minutes away by car. Then, within an hour, we visited the towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Florence. Two hours away is the city of Bologna which is worth the trip! Nearby Events or Locales: Leonardo, the caretaker of the villa, made reservations for us our first night when we arrived in a general store. We were seated down in the the basement and we weren't quite sure what to expect but the local meal they prepared was great! Tips or Restaurants: GPS, GPS, GPS. Directions: Thank God we had the GPS. We had to enter the property's coordinates to find it and the turn is a sharp one off the road, but its worth the trip! Check In Out: That was fine; we left a day early and Leonardo was very accommodating.”

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(Toni 1) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: It was fantastic! Lovely. Enjoyed Most: The pool. Surrounding Area: It was vast and beautiful.”

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(Villa Siena) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: The villa was both majestic and comfortable. Enjoyed Most: The villa was beautiful, with many spaces that allowed for conviviality and connection without feeling crowded or secluded. The pool was refreshing salt water and the grounds were well laid out. There is a large outdoor dining table with tent and netting. The view from the tower was quite special. Enjoyed Least: The internet took a few days to function. We found the tile floors in the pool house to be slippery. Surrounding Area: The lake is within walking distance, where there is a park and little beach. There was a Lido with outdoor auditorium and they had a concert one night. The town is not touristic. There's a good, local pizzeria, market, wine store and Moto Guzzi museum within walking distance. The train station is only 1.5 blocks away. Nearby Events or Locales: The Villa is located in Mandello del Lario. Tips or Restaurants: We ate at an excellent restaurant on the waterfront in Varenna, the cutest nearby town (20 min by car). httpwww.varenna.netITARistorante-LaVista.phpThen went for a walk along the gorgeous waterfront. Check In Out: The gracious owner had to come back several times to fix the Internet and the chef was given my number but not told the country code so could not call when he arrived an hour late (though still I highly recommend Diego, our chef booked through RentVillas - the food was delicious and prepared in advance so we could eat one time). Check-in involved sending my friends to call several phone numbers to track down someone to meet at a square in order to get the keys rather than just meeting at the villa. Check out was also a little confusing as I had to depart before the 10 AM check out time and had to leave it to my guests to coordinate payment for the extras.”

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(Villa Tiffany) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Very positive! Lovely home, great weather, with a bit of air conditioning available if it got extra hot. Quiet and peaceful, with good basic swimming pool. All basic amenities within an easy walk. Lovely trails to hike/run nearby. Enjoyed Most: Location was a very good thing about the property. Enjoyed Least: A few very small things: door latches were "quaint" but rather noisy to operate, annoying when others are sleeping. Knives were a bit dull... Hedge near the pool was a bit too tall, putting too much of the pool in the shade. But you can tell this is very nit-picky stuff. Surrounding Area: Wilderness trails on foot. We walked to Gordes twice, ran to Langes, many other places. Drove to many (5? could have done 10?) lovely villages for markets or dinner. Nearby Events or Locales: We were basically right in Cabriere d'Avignon, a small town, 100 meters from groceries and butcher and baker. Lagnes was another walkable small town, but we only walked ran there for exercise, not for purchases. Tips or Restaurants: Lovely restaurant in Isle sur la Sorgue called Le Vivier ("the pool"). In an odd location from the entry, but right on the river water. We ate there twice. Directions: Finding the property is easy. Finding the owner's place (which is where we were told to go first) was slightly harder. Understanding the one way streets is a bit tricky the first day. Check In Out: M. Truc doesn't speak much (or any?) English (which was okay as we have enough French) but he is a delightful man, very helpful. All the villagers are pretty friendly. There is a parking area in the property, but it's gated and rather tight, even with a small car, and a nuisance to use on regular basis. More parking clarity would be useful.”

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(Maison Starlette) - Posted 8 years ago

“Overall: Our overall experience was very positive. We had a great time whether we were relaxing by the villa or exploring a city or town on a day trip. The villa offers plenty of space for a group to relax and enjoy either quiet time, boisterous togetherness, or both! Enjoyed Most: The views, the sunsets, the quiet privacy, and the opportunity to live as an Italian for two weeks. Enjoyed Least: The WiFi was out the entire time we were there. Editor's Note: The WiFi was unavailable due to a storm; full service was restored the week following. The owner reimbursed 100 Euros for the inconvenience. Surrounding Area: The people, the history, the food, the wine, the scenery. Nearby Events or Locales: Rufina. It was not within walking distance at all. Tips or Restaurants: There is a bottega on Monte Giovi that is phenomenal for the food and the views. The road up, however, is very rough and rugged, but if you take it slowly, it is well worth the drive for the experience! Many of the things that others suggested bringing were provided (toilet paper, dish soap, etc.). I might suggest beach towels unless you want to pay 7 Euros per towel. Towels are not included. Directions: We did use a GPS but only for help getting out of Florence from the airport since there was a lot of traffic. Check In Out: Sonia at reception is awesome! She is very pleasant and eager to help. We read that the deposit had to be in cash but they took a credit card for our deposit.”

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(Podere Il Frantoio) - Posted 8 years ago

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