Amazing view and location!

Guest: Sarah (Wisconsin, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/28/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

Christina and Valentina were amazing hostessess - Valentina we appreciated your wonderful personality so much! The location of the flat was absolutely perfect and the view from the balcony breathtaking. What a beautiful home base to explore Tuscany! Thank you again for everything!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Wonderful location

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

The apartment was exactly as we expected it to be and even better. Cristina was very gracious and helpful. The location was perfect...and the escalator to the lower level and parking was literally out the window. (Free parking a bit tricky, but we always succeeded. ) I would recommend doing Siena first, then pick up the rental car to see the Tuscan countryside...which is fabulous. The washing machine and lines to dry the clothing were super...so pack less than we did. Vegetable stand(and inexpensive wine) just at the corner...groceries an easy stroll..10 minutes...tons of shops and restaurants all within 5 minute walks....view from the bedroom lovely...and afternoon sun made it a perfect place to read..I took a chair onto the little balconey and enjoyed the afternoon. We had a great time.

Owner response:Thank you for your excellent review. I'm very happy you appreciated the apartment and my city.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

BEST VIEW IN SIENA

Guest: RON RAY (AKRON OHIO USA)
Date of Stay: 04/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

THIS WAS JUST PERFECT APARTMENT-LOCATION-ASSISTANCE BY OWNER AND A WONDERFUL PLACE TO VISIT AND PERFECT PLACE TO STAY- THANKS FOR EVERYTHING-WE TRULY ENJOYED OUR STAY AND ALL THAT SIENA HAS TO OFFER..SO GLAD WE STAYED IN YOUR APARTMENT... IF ONE GETS TIME TAKE A DAY TRIP TO SANGIGNANO-IT IS WORTH THE TRIP.. THANKS AGAIN

Owner response: While living in Siena, you'll have so many places to visit: both the city of Siena and its surroundings offer a wide concentration of art and culture that will let live a unique, different experience. Stepping outside Siena, you may find yourself within the most fascinating landscapes and panoramas you could ever imagine: Chianti vineyards, country manor houses and immense, green-hilled Tuscany valleys are just few kilometers away: rent a car, or just taking a ride by coach will take you into the most beautiful, breathtaking views that will fill your eyes and your soul with everlasting beauty.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.

Great location, beautiful apartment, felt like home

Guest: DARA (YARDLEY, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 9 and 12). We had a great month in Siena and this apartment was the perfect home-base. We did have a car, which we parked at the bottom of the hill (we parked on the street in free parking but there is also, as noted in other reviews, a paid lot there as well - we never used it) and then used the escalators to get to the apartment (brings you almost right to the door). The location in Siena was perfect also - we walked to all the sites, and also easily to a major supermarket open 7 days/wk (about 10 - 15 walk), the best bread store in town (Il Magnifico - just up the street), and a local fruit and veggie store (across the street) for last minute purchases. The apartment is super clean - 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a nice-sized living room and a kitchen with everything you could need (even a pasta maker which we used often). The owner was friendly, helpful, and an excellent host - they came immediately if there was a problem and it was fixed instantly (we didn't have any big problems so no worries there.) All in all, it was the perfect base for a month in Tuscany...definitely recommend this apartment to anyone.

Owner response:I'm very happy you appreciated so much my apartment and my city in a season that isn't the best for living in Siena (in February). I hope you'll come back again during the spring or the summer seasons to really live all the events that this city can offer to tourists and to Siena's residents.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Great location, very comfortable

Guest: Gene & Janice (San Rafael, California)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

This apartment was an excellent choice for us (retired, active, well-travelled couple). The photos and description on the web are accurate, no surprises. Location perfect, a few steps from the rear of the Duomo, another block to the Campo (main square). Property owner very helpful, but not intrusive. We used public transit to visit nearby hill towns and sites - no problems; also some very nice walks close to the center of Siena itself (look for walking leaflets). Loved Siena, loved this apartment, would do it again in an instant.

Owner response:The apartment is located in downtown Siena. The apartment is a first-floor in an ancient three-story townhouse within the walls of Siena. Located halfway between the Duomo and the Basilica of San Domenico, the apartment offers views of the Basilica from both of its bedrooms. From the apartment, a 5 minute walk leads to the Duomo. Piazza del Campo is within a 5 minute walk. From the apartment you don't need a car to visit nearby Florence or the many Chianti hill towns between the two cities. Both La Lizza and San Domenico squares, within a 10 minute walk, offer frequent bus service to a multitude of places within and beyond Tuscany. If you have a car, the nearest parking lot is half a mile away. An automatique elevator arrives to the parking just to the apartment.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Perfect Siena apartment!

Guest: B (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

Our family had a perfect vacation at Casa Siena. Cristina was very friendly and helpful. Key highlights: Within the city walls Next to the Duomo, but off the main street, very quiet. Next to the excellent Osteria del Divo, one of the best restaurants in the city Excellent kitchen, with full compliment of equipment; pots, pans, dishes, coffee maker, espresso maker, large fridge, stove, oven, etc One large bedroom with an amazing view, waking up to church bells One large bedroom with two beds for kids Nice living room with TV and cable Wireless internet, laundry.... Free parking about a 5min walk away, this is a great homebase to explore Tuscany Staying in the city was great, we loved walking through the narrow streets and being close to all the major sights, restaurants, and entertainment. We also stayed in a farm house later in our trip, which was relaxing, but too far from the fun activities.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Perfect!

Guest: 60retiree (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 05/16/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

The location was perfect: we were right in the middle of everything. It was a quiet place with beautiful views from our bedroom windows to a cathedral. The photos were accurate but we were surprised at how big it was. There were 5 of us staying there and we had plenty of room. The apartment was clean and well-maintained. Cristina came to let us in, answer any of our questions and treat us to a bottle of great wine and almond cookies. I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone traveling to Siena. The only thing we wished that it had was a phone for local calls. We had to find another way to call for a taxi. Also if there had been any problems, we couldn't call Cristina. At the end of the street was a small grocery store where we were able to get the basics. We were able to walk to the main square, the Duomo and still be in close proximity to the apartment. Another "plus" is that there is a washing machine. Wet clothing was hung outside to dry. It was a WONDERFUL place to stay!!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Guest: The Cliatt Family (Paris France)
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

We spent six nights at Casa Siena between Christmas and New Year's Day. The apartment is ideally located. It's only steps from the Duomo and Il Campo and had everything two adults and two children (8, 10) needed. Our host, Cristina, was exceptionally gracious. She picked us up at the nearby parking lot, drove us up to the apartment and - after a quick explanation of essentials - left us with a bottle of Chianti and the local almond cookies. Overall, an excellent experience!

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Guest: Rebel1 (Seattle, Washington)
Date of Stay: 11/05/09 Review Submitted: 11/05/09

We had a fabulous time at Casa Siena! The location is perfect, only 3 blocks to the Duomo and one block to the escalators which take you to down to the parking lot outside of the city walls. Cristina met us at the garage and drove our luggage into town which was really nice. The apartment itself is in a beautiful old building, the furnishings are lovely and each bedroom has its own bathroom. We enjoyed cooking at home a few nights during our stay and really appreciated having a fully stocked kitchen. The coffee and amaretto cookies were a great touch, and just a small example of Cristina's excellent hospitality.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

I spent three weeks at Casa Siena last spring and loved it. The apartment was comfortable, attractive, extremely clean, felt very safe and was filled with character. Cristina was very helpful, both before and during my stay and welcomed me with wine, bottled water, and cookies particular to the Seina region. The apartment was in an wonderful area of town, convenient to the main city square and other major sites. I hope to return to Siena and will definitely stay in the apartment again.

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