Avis Casa Serena - Unique Retro/Classic Villa in Wine Country near Milan Terrace View

Tres belle location dans un petit village, avec une magnifique vue sur la vallée, propriétaire très agréable, aux petits soins avec ses hôtes, petits déjeuners copieux et tres bons .Un grand merci à laCinda pour son accueil et sa gentillesse .location à recommander. Erick

Nous avions hésité un moment avant de réserver cette villa pour 10 jours en octobre mais nous ne l’avons pas regretté. La maison est superbe : elle offre une belle vue, la terrasse est grande et bien aménagée. Elle offre tout le confort voulu : cuisine, coin repas, salle à manger/séjour, les chambres etc. Nous sommes habitués de louer des maisons afin de profiter de tout l’espace et de pouvoir vivre de façon autonome comme à la maison. Ici, l’hôte offre aussi les petits déjeuners : un peu comme un bed&breakfast. Nous avons décliné l’offre des petits-déjeuners après le premier matin afin de pouvoir nous lever à notre heure sans contrainte imposer à l’hôte. Mais, si vous préférez vous faire servir le petit-déjeuner, LaCinda vous le servira avec le plus grand des plaisirs. Elle est vraiment super accueillante et elle a préparé toute une documentation sur les endroits à visiter, les bons restaurants, les vignobles etc. C’est remarquable car je constate que de plus en plus cela ne se fait plus, hélas. Mais à la Villa Serena, l’hôte connaît la région et sait merveilleusement comment accueillir les gens. Bravo ! Aussi elle m’a fait redécouvrir le barbera, un cépage que j’avais eu ll’occasion de boire mais qui ne m’avait pas marqué juste qu’ici. LaCinda nous a offert à tous les jours un excellent barbera de la région Monferrato : vraiment délicieux ! Merci, j’ai adoré ce barbera. Bref, un séjour de 10 jours qui a passé trop vite. Maus, nous en avons bien profité en explorant tous les petits villages autour de Solonghello. Les paysages avec toutes ces petites collines et les vignobles plus les villages perchés en font un endroit remarquable. Et pas besoin de faire beaucoup de kilomètres tout est dans un rayon d’au plus 30 kilomètres. Je n’hésiterai pas à recommander cette villa à mes amis. Merci

The house is wonderful, decorated in a classy 60 style. It has the best terrace with a wonderful view. We were warmly welcomed by the owner who made us a fresh breakfast each morning. She has loads of knowledge of the surrounding as well for close by as for inspiring day trips. Great place for a group of friends /family (5p), 2 couples or just the 2 of you. The house is yours if you are only 2. Which is a luxurious advantage of this place. Not to forget, you can cook your own meal in the kitchen. We highly recommend this place and its lovely hostess LaCinda.

Wonderful host!! Exceptional value and the best kept secret in Northern Italy!!!! Couldn’t be more pleased 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Wir waren als zwei Freundinnen bei La Cinda, die uns gleich zu Beginn herzlich empfangen hat. In der wunderschönen Wohnung hat sie uns jeden Morgen mit einem abwechslungsreichen Frühstück verwöhnt. Für abends gab es ihren herrlichen Rotwein. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen und viel Zeit auf der wunderschönen Terrasse verbracht, die einen traumhaften Blick bietet. La Cinda hat uns zu einem italienischen 7 Gänge Menü, zum Markt und zu ihrem Lieblingsweingut begleitet und uns viele versteckte Dinge (big bench) der Umgebung gezeigt. Sie war eine phantastisches Gastgeberin mit großer Herzlichkeit und einer wunderschönen Wohnung.

This was our final stop in the Piedmont area after 3 weeks of touring different areas and wineries. We stayed 4 nights. The property is perfect for relaxing and overlooks the hills and countryside. There are a number of small towns within a short drive and LaCinda provided lots of ideas for day trips and recommendations for dinner. Breakfast was different every day and she even got up early to prepare it for us. The house is lovely and fully of antiques. Perfect for relaxing on the front porch and enjoying the views. We even saw a rainbow after a shower one of our days. This was our most enjoyable stay for our trip and LaCinda was an excellent host.

We had a great stay and would have stayed longer if we had the time. LaCinda was an amazing host and had great recommendations. She made the trip so easy and comfortable. The house was in a great location for day trips, but overall, amazing experience. We want to come back already! Thank you, LaCinda!

Highly recommended!! Don't think that your experience will be mediocre based on the price! THIS WAS A GEM!!!! The view was spectacular, the location was reached by car, not a problem! The host was so amazing❤ Her home was exactly what you see in the photos! Breakfast was Amercian style...and in the evening we had wine..Italian style! Lacinda was a warm host, like going to visit a family member. She offered us many suggestions to visit which she has complied in a binder.

Where do I start? LaCinda is by far the most gracious host I have ever experienced. That alone should tell you this is a place to stay! The location of the home is nestled in the quietest neighborhood in northern Italy! LaCinda makes sure that your days are full of fun and adventure based on her extensive knowledge and travel of the local area. Just a walk outside her door is wonderful, picturesque and challenging with all the hills (very, very steep hills!!). We only budgeted 2 nights with LaCinda-much too short. I would say a minimum of 4-5 nights to enjoy the region, small villages and all the recommendations LaCinda has to offer. Even then, it won’t be enough. Thank you LaCinda for hosting my family and I. We enjoyed your home, the delicious food and of course, your amazing hospitality. We will be back and encourage others to enjoy your beautiful home! XO Veronica

My husband and I and our best friends stayed at Casa Serena at the end of May. On a scale of 1-5, we would give Casa Serena a 10! It is everything described in this listing…and More! The House: The photos of Casa Serena are accurate, however cannot adequately convey the feeling of careful design and attention put into every room. The beautiful antique Italian furniture gives you a feel of elegance. As for cleanliness, the place is spotless! Towels are plentiful and the views from all the room balconies and the patio don’t quit. Plus, the kitchen is available for your own use which we conveniently took advantage of on a couple of occasions during our stay. The Hostess: LaCinda is an absolute angel of a hostess. She lives on the lower level and prepares a different and delicious breakfast daily. LaCinda is also a huge help at planning each day’s activities which include visits to surrounding towns and hikes, dining, and wine tastings. All her recommendations proved to be fantastic. Her connections in the area opened doors otherwise not a available to the average tourist. Then, every afternoon a bottle of local wine welcomes the return from your day’s outing. LaCinda was always available for our needs and questions, but was never intrusive into our privacy. Also, I had mentioned to LaCinda that I have celiac disease and am restricted to a gluten free diet. She did a fantastic job of accommodating my gluten free needs at breakfast and went out of her way searching out restaurants with gf menu items, as well. It’s seldom that a vacation rental host puts this much time into these types of amenities for their guests. The Location: The beauty of the area is astounding. Rolling hills of vineyards and wheat are dotted with ancient hilltop towns and castles. Neighboring towns offer many opportunities for scenic strolling, hiking and local dining. LaCinda’s “Things to do” book is packed with good ideas to fill your day. Oh,pplsure to ask about the Big Red Benches for a fun thing to do. You like good wine? There are fantastic wine tastings near and far & the local Barbera (both bottled and sfuso) is the BEST. Plus…LaCinda’s patio is truly a piece of heaven with its views, cool breezes, wind chimes, and chirping birds. Would we return to Casa Serena? Yes! Honestly, we so much wish we didn’t even have to leave.