Cassiopea - Cleanest, Coziest Rental in Central Bologna Bologna Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 119409

Livingroom features 2 very comfy sofabeds, TV, VCR, DSL fast connection, etc.

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Location: Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe (Centrally Located. Train Station 1.3 Kms., Airport 4.8 Kms.)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)

Anna Rita knows what your dream is when you travel in Italy – to live like an Italian, experiencing all this Country has to offer in terms of coziness, relaxation, and comfort – all savoured with great food and wine and, of course, plenty of art to enjoy. That's why she made her home, Cassiopea, available to you.

Her apartment is clean, cozy, and quiet. It is located in one of the most typical neighborhoods of central Bologna, the Italian capital of gourmet cuisine. In the surrounding area is a colorful assortment of amazing little restaurants and trattorias, flower and coffee shops, greengrocers, on-street markets, tiny old-fashioned stores and everything you'll need to spend your vacation the real Italian way.

All begins in the morning when you open the bedroom window to a gorgeous view of this Medieval city, its famous towers and its green surrounding hills. Breathing the fresh air on the balcony (with an espresso coffee in your hand), you'll start making plans for the day. Visiting historical Bologna would take only a five-minute ride on one of the six buses stopping right around the corner.

Or it is just a ten-minute walk to the renowned Piazza Maggiore with all the major monuments and stores. Want to spend the day in Venice, Florence, Mantua, Ravenna, Ferrara, Verona, Rimini, or Padua instead? Just choose one of these destinations and take a train (the station is only ten minutes away). You'll be there in minutes, and will be able to come back for dinner, if you want.

This impeccably maintained apartment is a true delight. It is full of light, both in the morning and in the afternoon. It is a section of a typical 1920's Bolognese family house. Thoroughly refurbished and newly furnished in January 2004, the apartment consists of a bedroom with two single beds (that can be easily put together to form a queen-size bed), a living room that can turn into a second bedroom by simply unfolding a comfortable sofa bed for two, a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with tub and shower, a hallway and a balcony.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Single beds can be turned into a queen-size.
  • Convertible Bed: They are not just sofa beds, but REAL beds, i.e. 100% comfortable.
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Very nice furnishing, dishes, silverware, etc..
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: With all cooking knick-knacks provided, the kitchen is perfect for those who like cooking -- Italian cookbooks also provided. Enjoy!
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Monument View: Two windows (bedroom, livingroom) overlook the city. A great rooftop view!
• Communications
  • Telephone: Free local and income calls.
  • Broadband Internet: DSL connection.
• Other Amenities
  • Amenities include air-conditioning, a TV and VCR, a phone line with broadband internet access, a washing machine and a fully-equipped kitchen. But the best features is the breathtaking view over this beautiful city and its hills. Cassiopea is a fantastic alternative to a hotel stay, a perfect solution for the relocating executive and short-term visitor as well as for those in need of a second home, a guest home or a weekend getaway. AnnaRita looks forward to hearing from you. Ciao!
• Suitability
  • Kid Friendly
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Biking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Sport and leisure facility at one block, Communal pool nearby, Spa about 1.8 kms., All kind of shops, market and stores right around the corner.

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Dec 13-Jan 10, 2009 .. €700 - Jan 10-17 .. €490 - Jan 17-24 .. €800
Jan 24-Mar 21 .. €490 - Mar 21-Apr 18 .. €800 - Apr 18-Sep 5 .. €490
Sep 5-12 .. €800 - Sep 12-26 .. €700 - Sep 26-Oct 3 .. €800 - Oct 3-10.. €490
Oct 10-17 .. €800 - Oct 17-24 .. €490 - Oct 24-31 .. €800 - Oct 31-Dec 5 .. €490
Dec 5-Jan 9, 2010 .. €700. -- Cleaning fee +50€
Rates dispolayed are for 2 guests. Each extra guest +100€/wk.
Children 12 or younger =50% off. Infants - no charge.
Rates are weekly and all-inclusive. Long-stay rates available. Please inquire.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/29/09
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  Karen Towner , Ventura. California
  • We stayed at Cassiopea for two weeks this May (2009). We were actually sad to leave as it had become our home; stairs and all! The apartment was just as described and very comfortable. Wonderful location for anything in Bologna. Quiet street. Super easy bus access. We got to know some of the people at various neighborhood businesses which made us "Bolognese" for just a bit. Sitting on the small veranda sipping wine,eating parmesiana and prosciutto; molto bellisimo! Anna Rita is very attentive to her guest's needs and will do whatever is necessary to make them comfortable. Her torte is molto bene! For Americans remember, this is Italy with European hand-held type showers but if that bothers you, stay home! It is nice to see Anna Rita taking credit cards. We were not able to do this and arranging bank transfers is a real pain! Everything considered, if you really want to "live" Italy, and particularly Bologna, Cassiopea is a fantastic place to do it.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thank you so much, Karen. I truly look forward to having you here again. For what a credit card payment is concerned - I know, is a real pain for us too, but unfortunately in this country individual businesses like vacation rentals have no access to the credit card POS stream system. We do accept credit cards for payments through PayPal, though.
• 12/11/08
  Positive Rating
  Sandy and Gene , Green Valley, AZ USA
  • Gene and I spent the month of Sept. at Cassiopea and it was truly a vacation we will never forget. Anna Rita and Piero are simply wonderful!!! Their friendship was the highlight of our trip. We chose Bologna because of the great train service throughout Italy. We were on the go everyday and found travel very easy. From the apartment we walked half a block, turned the corner, caught the bus, went to the train station and took the train to wherever. The apartment had everything we needed nearby, grocery store,internet cafe and restaurants. Everything in Bologna is within walking distance of the apartment. The apartment itself was stocked with everything you can imagine and if anything needed attention, it was taken care of immediately. Of all the choices of apartments in Bologna we are so glad we chose Cassiopea and would certainly go back there again.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thank you so much, Sandy & Gene. It was a true pleasure meeting you. Piero and I look forward to having you over again soon. Ciao!
• 10/25/08
  Positive Rating
  Diane Pettus , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Jeff's and my three weeks in Bologna and the Emilia Romagna were greatly enhanced by staying in Cassiopea. Doing historical research all day, we were able to "come home" every afternoon to relax in a lovely and comfortable setting. I enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. Having other amenities of home, such as a washing machine and dishwasher, made everything easy. The hospitality and generosity of owners Anna Rita and Piero was well beyond gracious. It was an "Italian experience" in itself -- one we will always remember and cherish. Like everyone else, I am determined to figure out how to make Anna Rita's ricotta cake -- it was so delicious. We'll be back and give this property the highest of recommendations. Even the four floor walk-up was good for us!
• 07/26/08
  Positive Rating
  Leslie and David Warnock , Victoria BC Canada
  • Hello Anna Rita and Pier Francesco, David and I wanted to say thank you for your lovely accommodation. We really enjoyed coming home to Cassiopea after exploring Bologna and the surrounding area. Many thanks to you both as well for the quick response to the defective washing machine. We were very impressed to have a new machine the same day! The longer drainage hose in the bathtub works much better. We travel a lot and have stayed at many places around the world. Cassiopea is one of our favourites, as it's very comfortable, the kitchen has everything you could need, the balcony and views are lovely, it's quiet and yet very close to the city by bus. We also appreciated internet access as we were able to keep in touch with family and our business in Canada. As well, the kitchen and bath supplies, the bathrobes and slippers, bus ticket, lovely bottle of wine and the delicious ricotta cake, were all very welcome. I would love the recipe for the ricotta cake to share with friends and family! We have told friends and family about Cassiopea. If we return to Bologna, we would love to stay here again.
• 06/30/08
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  Tom Sheeran , Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Highly recommended! We enjoyed a week at Cassiopea and didn't have a single restaurant meal, since the well-equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare gourmet meals from the wonderful produce in the markets or take out items from the fabulous delis. Great location in a quiet neighborhood with convenient bus connections downtown and to the train station. Local shops mean you can settle in and feel right at home, or do day trips to all the interesting places nearby in Emilia-Romagna. We will definitely plan to stay at Cassiopea again on our next visit to Bologna.
• 06/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Tammy Rose , Chicago, IL
  • The apartment was absolutely wonderful! Very clean, cozy and very close to everything. We had an exceptional time and loved the apartment's convenience and amenities. The owner took great care in welcoming us and made our stay all the more wonderful. I would certainly rent this again. Have fun.
• 05/26/08
  Positive Rating
  , Atlanta, GA, USA
  • We very much enjoyed our stay in "Cassiopea" last month. It was very cheerful, convenient, and well-equipped (including the delicious ricotta cake!), and made an excellent base for our stay in Italy. We will never forget an amazing act of hospitality from Anna Rita: On the day we arrived in Bologna I left an important item in the taxi, and Anna Rita managed to find the taxi driver, and personally retrieved my item! Some restaurants we enjoyed in Bologna were al Tavolaccio (Via Andrea Costa, left from Via Zannoni), Da Ercole (on Piazza Minghetti, in the city center), and La Scalinatella (on small side street running north from Piazza Maggiore, Via Caduti di Cefalonia 5). These are all very moderately priced and have excellent food.
• 05/19/08
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  Cathie Dahlstrom , Tiburon, California
  • Living in the Cassiopea apartment while staying for ten days in Bologna could not have been better. Anna Rita's welcome, which included her now world famous ricotta tart, immediately made me feel at home. I echo all of the above positive comments and hope to come again for a longer visit. Thank you Anna Rita and Piero!
• 05/12/08
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  Bob Tyrrell , Victoria, BC
  • We recently spent a week in Anna Rita's lovely apartment and enjoyed it thoroughly. It's so close to downtown (5-10 mins by bus) but in its own little neighbourhood with shops, restaurants, etc only a block away. The apartment itself is clear, well equipped and ideally suited to the traveller. Anna Rita and her husband are wonderful hosts. Highly recommended.
• 11/18/07
  Positive Rating
  Arthur Iger , New York, NY
  • We are just finishing a two-week stay in Anna Rita's apartment. Everything was delightful and exactly as described. Anna Rita is also, flexible, effervescent, and left us a delicious ricotta cake to help welcome us. One of the nice features of the apartment is that there are a lot of items in it that would normally require a start-up trip to the market. Most, I suppose left by other guests. Things like shampoos, olive oil, detergent, etc. Hot water and heat are delivered by a heater in the kitchen and are more than adequate. There are separate air conditioners in the living room and the kitchen, though in November we didn't need them. The views from the windows are city views of the tile rooftops that are typical of Bologna. The windows are big and the ceilings are about 12 feet. The bus around the corner takes you to the center of town in about 15 minutes, and the walk is not much longer. Bus service is about every six minutes at peak times, stretching to about 15 minutes at off times. The neighborhood is very friendly and safe. There are lots of small merchants, good restaurants (particularly Cannone) and a take-out place (Rosticeria) across the street. Anna Rita also provides superb information in the house about where to go, what to do, and how to do it. The broadband is terrific. BTW, I used Skype to talk to the US. GSM cell phones work here as well. To sum up, the apartment was great, like home. I heartily recommend it.

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