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by A traveller
Very nice apartment, friendly host
Posted Aug. 4, 2024 on HomeAwayWe enjoyed our stay. The host is very caring and friendly. I strongly recommend.
by A traveller
Disappointed in Pisa
Posted Oct. 25, 2023 on HomeAwayWe stayed here for a week. The Hosts were excellent, friendly and willing to help, but the property left a lot to be desired. The neighborhood was fine and we felt safe. However, the exterior door to our apartment did not lock properly. I had to use a travel safety lock to keep the door from opening on its own. It was an issue when we left the apt. The gas stove was very hard to turn on. The refrigerator did not have a handle on it. There weren't enough coffee mugs (only 1 for 3 people). There were several small tea cups or espresso demi-tasses, but not suitable for an Americano. No kettle, so we had to boil our water in a pot on the stove. No sofa, or living room furniture. Either you sit on small, hard, kitchen chairs, or on your bed. The bathroom had issues as well. To sit on the toilet, we had to fit into a tight corner, and we needed to fit our knees under the pedestal sink. There was no shower curtain, often getting the floor wet. There weren't enough towel bars, only one small one for a hand towel. The bedroom had lots of drawer space, but not much closet space. The bed was lumpy, the sheets were threadbare, the pillows either less than 2 inches (4 cm) thick, or excessively thick and hard. We could not open windows because of the mosquitoes, even in late October. We were often awaken during the night to the hum of mosquitoes in our ears, and we were covered in bites after the first couple of days. The traffic noise was quite loud.
Comment from Hotel Management
Nov. 9, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We thank you for the kind comments you made about us owners. These are followed by specific, yet completely inaccurate, criticisms of the apartment. But let's go in order: the kitchen door sometimes closes with difficulty but in front of it there is a very strong new double door, with relative key that works very well and separates the inside from the outside (hence the uselessness of the guest's 'safety lock').The gas stove works perfectly and is very easy to light: just press the chosen button and turn it in the right direction. The refrigerator does not have protruding handles but a special space on the doors to rest your hand and conveniently open.
There were five large coffee cups plus three huge ones, then there were about ten small cups (for Italian coffee). We also had a machine to make Italian coffee and a container full of such good coffee. We are sorry that you had to use a pot to heat the water when the kettle used by the foreigners was placed on the table on the ground floor because I left it in the sun to dry after rinsing it. All you had to do was ask, we would show it to you.
Unfortunately, the apartment, does not have a living room: hence the lack of adequate furniture, but not of places to sit, beyond the kitchen chairs.
Honestly, we don't understand your difficulty in sitting in the bathroom, because the bathroom is large and also equipped for disabled people.
The mosquitoes at the end of October are due to the particular climate of this year and in any case there are economic remedies to provide for them and, in any case, no one has ever complained like this.
Sensitivity to too much hardness or softness of the bed and pillows responds to the subjectivity of each person and does not apply to everyone in the same way.
Finally: the sheet on the double bed is not new: but we had chosen to use it because it has beautiful handmade embroidery typical of Pistoia. However, if you didn't appreciate them, in the wardrobe there were other pairs of sheets, white and absolutely new that you could take and use. We gloss over other laughable observations (centimeters of pillows etc) and remain sorry for your difficulties (which could have been resolved simply by talking about it)
We were also surprised as none of your critical comments had ever been made by other guests.
Having clarified your critical observations on our part, we greet you with sympathy.
by A traveller
Beautiful Place with Wonderful Hosts
Posted Oct. 1, 2023 on HomeAwayMe and my family absolutely loved our stay here. We couldn't have hoped for a better place as we settled ourselves into Pisa.
This place is like having a 'real' home in a typical residential area of Pisa. If you're staying for more than a couple of days, I highly recommend this location as it is closer to the typical Pisan experience. In saying that, it is only a short walk to the tower, and the main downtown area (and only 30min walk to the train station). There's a pasticerria, cafe, pizzerias and supermarket close by.
The place itself is very homely. It has everything you need, including good wifi. It also has tortoises in the garden! And a kitty. There is a small park over the road that was useful for our kids and dog.
The best aspect of the place was the hosts. They are a beautiful older couple who were helpful, kind and thoughtful, and treat you like family as soon as you arrive.
Comment from Hotel Management
Oct. 17, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We thank you for your kind review of your stay in our home. We also fondly remember your presence and that of your lovely children. Best wishes for good things, Isa and Giuliano
Vi ringraziamo per la vostra gentile recensione sul vostro soggiorno nella nostra abitazione. Anche noi ricordiamo con piacere la vostra presenza e quella dei vostri simpatici figli. Tanti auguri di buone cose, Isa e Giuliano
by A traveller from Bulgaria
Heat
Posted Jul. 26, 2023 on HomeAwayOur stay was in July. It was record hot, and there are no air conditioners in the house. There were an awful lot of mosquitoes and no mosquito nets or other protection. There was no place on the children where they were not bitten.
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug. 21, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We will certainly take your comments into account. Certainly the heat and the sudden onslaught of mosquitoes was out of the ordinary. Your short stay (two nights) did not allow you to notify us to take care of the unfortunate situation. We too were warned of the presence of a third child (seven people in all) only at the last one.
Terremo sicuramente conto delle vostre osservazioni. Certamente il caldo e l'improvviso assalto di zanzare sono stati fuori dall'ordinario. Il vostro soggiorno così breve (due notti) non vi ha consentito di avvisarci per provvedere alla spiacevole situazione. Anche noi siamo stati avvisati della presenza di un terzo bambino (in tutto sette persone) solo allì'ultimo.
by A traveller
Very nice couple
Posted Jul. 5, 2023 on HomeAwayTake a bus to the home.... Otherwise, it will be a long walk because the location is outside the city wall.....No AC too....very nice safe area...the apt is upstairs..
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug. 21, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Sono contento che il soggiorno sia stato di vostro gradimento. Facciamo quanto è possibile per rendere piacevole il soggiorno e siamo contenti delle persone che rimangono soddisfatte dei giorni passati a Pisa. Un cordiale saluto
by A traveller
Amazing place in Pisa with a full kitchen
Posted May 27, 2023 on HomeAwayWe absolutely loved our stay in Pisa. The place had plenty of room including a very large kitchen with plenty of cooking utensils, pots, pans, and dishes. It is located in a fairly quiet residential neighborhood, but close enough to walk just about anywhere, including a nearby supermarket.
The best part however was the hosts! They went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. They provided directions and had many maps and tour books in the home. They even gave us a ride to the airport. I highly recommend you book this place if it’s available!
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug. 21, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Sono contento che il soggiorno sia stato di vostro gradimento. Facciamo quanto è possibile per rendere piacevole il soggiorno e siamo contenti delle persone che rimangono soddisfatte dei giorni passati a Pisa. Un cordiale saluto
by A traveller from Montreal, Canada
We very much enjoyed going to Pisa and staying at Giuliano's apartment.
Posted Apr. 9, 2020 on HomeAwayThe Campioni couple were very gracious hosts in welcoming us to their house apartment when we arrived on February 1-2020. We found the apartment as we had expected from the several pictures available for the site. We settled very quickly and began exploring the city of Pisa and taking on the culture and restaurants. There was one hiccup in the apartment and that was a trickle of hot water in the bathroom and kitchen - however that was resolved fairly quickly (within days). In mid-February we explored some more of the lower Tuscany, Umbria and upper Lazio regions at the point where all three regions meet (as it were). The rest of February was consumed by visiting the many areas of Pisa and we took in 3 of their museums. THEN, the month of March came as did the Covid-19 virus and Italy as a whole soon became lockdown that forced us to limit our further perusal of Pisa and from March 11 onto the end of the month we were basically quarantined as were everyone else in Italy. Our hosts were most sympathetic of our plight and helped us throughout the ordeal in allowing us to have many of the "autodichiarazioni" printed that permitted us some freedom of movement in and around our neighbourhood that was very tranquil as the apartment was located in a very residential area. On our departure they invited us to come back to Pisa and spend a month as their guests, as gesture we much appreciated. It's possible we'll take them up on it. The immediate area of the house is well served by public transport; a supermarket COOP within 5 minutes walking; and most interesting an enoteca around the corner where you can buy excellent tuscan wines at every good prices; and several pizzeria/restaurants also within 5 minutes walking.
by A traveller
Great location
Posted Sep. 25, 2019 on HomeAwayThe apartment is in a great location 10/15 mins walk from the Tower of Pisa and 15/20 mins from airport with free on road parking. Basic apartment with no air-con which was unfortunate as we visited during a heat wave and only had two fans between four beds. Severe constant leak from the mixer tap in the bathroom also meant there was no hot water to have a warm shower, even in the heat the water was ice cold and made for a bad shower.
by A traveller from Grass Valley, California
Great Hospitality in a Quiet Pisa Neighborhood
Posted Sep. 24, 2019 on HomeAwayOur week long stay in a 4 room apartment was everything we had envisioned. Hosts Giuliani and his wife were very helpful with our 1st visit to Italy. We enjoyed a short walk to the Tower and all it had to offer and a convenient bus ride to the town of Lucca with help from Giuliani too. We took a train ride and spent the day at Cinco Terra which was another highlight. Th large veranda was perfect mornings and end of long days, and the price cannotbe beat!
by A traveller
Amazing location and hosts.
Posted Aug. 28, 2019 on HomeAwayThe location of the property is amazing. 10 mins from leaning tower. 5 mins to shop and local pizza place. Really well looked after property and very nice hosts.