My partner Jennie and I traveled from Arizona and Tennessee to Italy for a week of vacation. We spent the second half of our vacation at Matteo & Laura's renovated farmhouse just a 10 minute drive east of the Bologna city center. We loved it. It is rural, quiet, and was perfect for us, even with the rainy weather. From the property you have easy access to restaurants (including the excellent Trattoria in Marano, 1km away) nearby and in Bologna (too many to list, but Taverna de Roberto was particularly good), pasticcerias (Dino's in Castenaso), and markets. But you have space and privacy, and everything works (including the washing machine). Laura met us when we arrived, and communicated promptly before, during, and after our stay. We would love to visit Bologna again and stay at the Via Marana. Thank you Laura and Matteo - perfetto, e grazie mille.