Italy Vacation

This clean, new, apartment looks even better than the photos, is near a bus stop, a large grocery store, and Bologna's busy train station. Nice restaurants and pizza parlors are within walking distance. Paola demonstrated how to use all the appliances and stocked us with a beautiful bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, a refrigerator with milk and juice, a bus pass, and phone numbers to call if we needed help. Our week flew by as we enjoyed the conveniences of home while far away in Italy! I'd highly recommend Al Parco to anyone.
Kathy B. and Fred T.

AL PARCO REVIEW

My wife and I spent 2 weeks in Al Parco in September 2009. The apartment lived up to its listing description; indeed, it exceeded it. It was well furnished, well equipped, clean and comfortable. A lot of thought had evidently gone into anticipating guests' needs, with little things like an introductory bus pass, drink in the fridge and free local calls on the telephone making one feel at home. The air con was useful in hot weather and the balcony is large, with comfortable furniture. We were met on arrival and given a comprehensive introduction to the apartment, supplemented with written briefing. Paola accommodated our minor requests before our visit and both she and Ken were most helpful. (Paola's English is impeccable!)
The apartment's location is very convenient for local services. There are plenty of shops nearby, including a good supermarket, and a selection of restaurants, including take-aways. A regular, frequent and inexpensive bus route passes the apartment and goes directly into the city, passing the central railway station and the bus station en route. We had no need of a car, but there is secure parking on site. The airport is not far and the taxi ride cost us only 15 euros. There is a taxi rank 400 metres from the apartment.
We made several trips into Bologna, which has a lot to offer - culture, shopping, restaurants etc. It was not too crowded and although prices at bars in the centre had a premium they were not as bad as Venice, Florence etc. We took advantage of the railway system to visit Parma, Ferrara, Modena and Ravenna. The services are convenient and not expensive, though Ravenna is less easy to get to. All 4 are worth the trouble; each has something exceptional to offer.
We had a memorable holiday, in which Al Parco played its part. This is an apartment which I can recommend without reservation

This is my second stay in Al Parco, the apartment is locate within walking distance to Fiera, we do not have to wait for taxi or bus everyday. It is so convenience after the long day and apartment is big and clear. I like the terrace so much because we can sit outside and enjoy. The owner provided all necessary information of restaurant, prepare the grocery even the bus ticket with complimentary. We will definite come back again next year.

The pictures do the apartment justice. It is spacious, beautifully decorated, and has air conditioning, internet access, a washer and a fully equipped kitchen. It is very close to a supermarket and bus stations. By foot it is only about 20-30 minutes to the center of Bologna.
Paola met us, and was extremely helpful in giving us information about the apartment and about Bologna and the surrounding areas, providing us with maps etc.
An elevator leads to the apartment, so no need to carry your suitcases up the stairs.
The refrigerator was stocked, we were provided with bus passes, and Paola was available by phone to answer any questions we had.
The apartment has private, secure parking.
We would rent there again and recommend it to anybody!

The photos don't do justice to the apartment; it's much bigger than it looks and even nicer! It's very recent, extremely well-equipped, comfortable, spacious, with great attention to detail The private parking place is also very convenient. Access to the heart ot the city is very easy, both on foot (15 minutes) and by bus. We generally walked there and took the bus back.
Bologna is picturesque but also lively, well worth a stay.
Also Florence, Ravenna and Pisa are not far, day trips we utterly enjoyed.
Many thanks to the owners who were really kind and helpful, making our stay a memorable one.
We really felt at home, the best rental we've ever had!