Paradiso

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Excellent house, friendly people, fantastic view

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 26 Aug 2013

Rental Week: 03 Aug 2013

Very Good 4 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Wegbeschreibung war sehr Schlecht beschrieben.Wir haben die Unterkunft erst am Sonntag gefunden.Auch die Einheimischen wussten nicht genau wo es war der eine sagte da oben der ander da unten,auch mit dem Tel. wussten wir nicht wie es funkioniert.Am anderen Tag konnte half uns eine Frau von den Hotel wo wir Uebernachten mussten da wir bis 21Uhr gesucht hatten.Nun wenn man wusste wo war es nicht mehr schwer zu finden. Mann hätte nun bei der Beschreibung schreiben sollen nach 150m links abbiegen dann wäre es klar gewesen, nicht nach 150m haben sie das Ziel erreicht,den da standen wir ja auf der Srasse, oder ein Wegweiser wäre auch gut gewesen.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] The itinerary desciption was very bad. We did not find the accommodation until Sunday. Even the locals did not know exactly where it was, one of them said up there, the other down there, even with the phone we did not know how it worked. The next day the lady in the hotel where we had to stay overnight because we were looking tuntil 9 pm helped us. Well if you knew where it was, it's not hard to find. They should have written in th itinerary to turn left after 150m then it would have been clear, not : after 150m you have reached the goal since you are along a road, or a sign post would have been good too.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 13 Oct 2013

Rental Week: 20 Jul 2013

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Sehr schönes Haus, herrliche Lage mit wunderschönem Weitblick.
Das Besitzer-Paar ist sehr um seine Gäste bemüht und zuvorkommend. Leider sprechen sie kein englisch und kein deutsch, daher schwierige Verständigung.
Das Haus ist so idyllisch, wir würden wieder buchen und die Gegend weiter erkunden.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Very nice house, great location with wonderful panoramic views.
The owner couple is very concerned about the guests. Unfortunately, they do not speak English or German, so understanding is difficult.
The house is so idyllic, we would book again and explore the area further.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 09 Jun 2013

Rental Week: 25 May 2013

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

I can't say enough about how much my brother and I enjoyed our stay. The owner and his family were extremely kind and helpful. It was obvious that they wanted us to be comfortable, and they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Be aware that they speak very little English, but there was ultimately no problem understanding everything we needed to know. There are no doubt more lavish places to stay, but Paradiso had everything we required, and more. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are great. There is no real sitting area, just a couch in the kitchen, but when you have the view that this place has, who wants to sit inside?

This was our second visit to Cortona and I fell in love with Santa Maria Novella when I first saw it. Having it practically in our front yard was incredible. The stone table under the grapevines was a wonderful place to relax and have a glass of wine.

It was easy to walk into town for lunch or dinner if we we not inclined to cook, and Cortona is a fascinating town to explore. Whether you like churches, museums, shopping, cafes, or just walking streets and alleys, you can find it here.

Other places that are within easy driving distance include Orvieto, Assisi, Sienna, Montepulciano, and San Gimignano. If you go to Florence, I strongly suggest you take a train. It was cheap and you don't have to worry about parking a car.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 10 Apr 2013

Rental Week: 30 Mar 2013