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This campaign involved a promotion that let shoppers design love notes with their smart phones and then have them displayed on a Daktronics digital display in the mall.
BROOKINGS, S.D. - April 16, 2012 - Daktronics (NASDAQ - DAKT) LED displays and Visiconn® control solutions were involved in a unique interactive marketing campaign that stretched over seven different Westfield Malls in Eastern Australia from Friday, Feb. 17 to Sunday Feb. 19, 2012.
The company Unilever ran a campaign titled "Love Story" to promote their new fragrance line. This campaign involved a promotion that let shoppers design love notes with their smart phones and then have them displayed on a Daktronics digital display in the mall.
"We are seeing digital displays being used in very creative ways by engaging audiences via mobile devices," said Rich Hintz, Engineering Manager for Daktronics. "Our Visiconn control solution and media players are capable of interfacing with third-party companies allowing for these types of unique applications."
Content on the display was created with Adobe® Flash® software, and the file was uploaded online to Daktronics cloud-based Visiconn® solution and scheduled to run for 24 hours. The Visiconn® system is an online-hosted solution allowing for content to be uploaded to a central location from any internet connection. Once uploaded, Daktronics media players at each mall location downloaded the file from the Visiconn® system and played it on the display. The media players checked back regularly for updates to ensure messages created by shoppers walking by were shown on the display in a timely manner.
"Three continuous days and we didn't run into any trouble with the displays or Visiconn," said Michelle Barford, Digital Operations Executive for Westfield BrandSpace. "It was a great success!"
Along with being able to send personalized messages to the displays in the mall, shoppers were also able to get their picture taken with their message in the background. The pictures were then posted to the company's Facebook page.
All displays are controlled with Daktronics Visiconn® display management solution which allows users to run their displays from any Internet-ready computer. With the ability to integrate multiple display technologies (LED, LCD and others), the Visiconn® system is the ideal solution for controlling display networks. The technology offers the capability for the clients of Westfield to quickly create and display messages and graphics on the LED displays, allowing advertisers to better target their content to the audience at a particular location or certain time of day.
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Is former News of the World chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck set to be crucified all over again? Thurlbeck, who was prominent in the phone hacking scandal and is now the theatre reviewer for the Surrey Comet, has been talking about performing in his local church's Easter Passion Play.
"I've always had a pretty strong spiritual disposition," he tells internet clairvoyant Madame Arcati. "I go to church twice a month and always have. Last night I was underground in the church boiler room shifting gallons of paint so we could get our fire-safety certificate. And I always have a drink with the vicar on the first Monday
of the month — what I call 'having a bev with the Rev'. Oh, and I'm in this Sunday's Passion play!"
Thurlbeck, though, seems to think he won't be making the headlines with his performance. "Now there's a little line to pick up for a few of the third-rate diary columnists knocking around Fleet Street that like to pretend I'm a celebrity and write rubbish about me," he adds. This first-rate diary is charmed.
The Londoner contacted Thurlbeck direct to find out what role he's playing. "Ho, ho! I'll let you know when it's done," he tells me. "I don't want you chumps jumping all over the church or laying siege to my humble hovel on the hill here. It's only a short reading this year. More like a very short radio play. As for the role, all I will say is I'm not playing Judas Iscariot. We're still trying to cast this part. Any suggestions?"
Boris stonewalls on group photo at gay equality do
Yesterday I reported that Brian Paddick, the Lib-Dem candidate for Mayor who is gay, had no plans to attend last night's Stonewall Equality Dinner at the Dorchester, although his heterosexual opponents, Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson, would be there. He explained he had a major fundraiser yesterday and he didn't have control of his diary.
However, after a quick word with his diary controllers, Paddick executed a swift U-turn. All four mayoral candidates made it their business to attend, but unfortunately the evening ended in ill-feeling.
Boris declined to be photographed with the host, Stonewall's Ben Summerskill, along with mayoral rivals Livingstone, Paddick and Jenny Jones.
"Ken and Jenny and I were having our photo taken," said Paddick, "and Boris just said, 'No, I don't think so', and refused to be included with us, and Ben, our host for the evening."
Ken was slightly more sanguine. "I've never had that happen in all my years in politics," said Livingstone. "I don't know what made quite Boris so upset. It might be that he doesn't wish to be photographed next to me because, sartorially, I would win."
Soho set have got style in Spades now
Summer came to Brewer Street last night as glasses of Pimm's were passed around at the launch of the first UK branch of fashion brand Jack Spade. Jack Guinness took to the decks, joined in the DJ booth by Isaac Ferry.
Guests including Ed Stoppard later headed across the road to a party at Hix. Oliver Jackson Cohen, actor son of designer Betty Jackson, said he was a great Spade fan. "I love the store in New York. They told me I could take something from the store … I feel bad about doing that, though. I'm going to be in London for the next seven months, I start filming a new TV drama called Mr Selfridge — it's about the history of Selfridges."
Ken may seek Galloway's aid
Will the newly elected Respect MP George Galloway come and work his magic on Ken Livingstone's campaign for Mayor of London? Last time, Galloway stood for the London Assembly with backing from Livingstone and, in return, Galloway urged his supporters to vote for Livingstone as Mayor.
Galloway wrote: "Traduced for supporting Cuba and Venezuela and funding black and ethnic-minority organisations by the same white liberals who would once have been advocating the same thing, the Left should rally round Ken Livingstone." And Livingstone said Galloway was someone he could "work with".
Not only was Livingstone defeated but Galloway failed to qualify for an assembly seat with 2.48 per cent of the vote. Maybe the Bradford Spring will make a difference this time.
Happy birthday to Uncle Bill
David Cameron's Uncle Bill, Sir William Dugdale, celebrated his 90th birthday in London last night with a quiet dinner for his wife, children and sisters. No sign of the Prime Minister, however, although it was Sir William who introduced Mr Cameron to his favourite football club, Aston Villa — he was chairman from 1975 to 1982.
Sir William has had a busy year with the publication of his memoirs, Settling the Bill, and continuing protests against the proposed new high-speed line which threatens to ruin his corner of Warwickshire.
*First with the "news" from the Bradford West by-election was Jon Craig, chief political correspondent for Sky News. "Early predictions from Bradford West by-election count," he tweeted. "Labour win, George Galloway 2nd, Tories pushed into 3rd place after fuel blunders." Labour MP and shadow minister Toby Perkins said the prospects were "very encouraging on the ground. Good vibes." Meanwhile, Labour Party insider Tom Scholes-Fogg, author of What's Next for Labour, tweeted: "Congratulations to Imran Hussain, the new Labour MP for Bradford West." Whoops.
Redwood dips his fork into pastygate
Tory MP John Redwood, fondly remembered for pretending to know the words to the Welsh national anthem when Welsh Secretary, has returned to the fray on the burning issue of the day — the pasty crisis, saying it wouldn't have happened under Thatcher.
MPs on salaries of more than £50,000 don't share the experience of pasty-eaters on £10,000, even by eating a pasty for the cameras, writes Redwood on his blog, but can still represent them. "I felt best represented by a female prime minister," Redwood goes on. "She could not experience any of the male feelings and wishes, yet she represented my outlook better than her male successors. A good MP or PM has ... intuition and perception about how others live and what they are seeking to achieve."
Lady Thatcher's favourite meal in the Eighties was said to be courgette stuffed with shrimp and covered with a cheese sauce, which takes some understanding.
*Gloves aloft for Elena Narozanski, Michael Gove's ex-policy adviser turned Home Office civil servant who trounced Hannah "Hannibal" Farmer to win her debut amateur boxing bout at Vauxhall's Club Colosseum last night. A throng of Tory advisers turned up to cheer her on. Theresa May must love her new signing.
The fine art of obit writing
Yesterday's tribute to Corinna Ascherson, the Guardian and New Statesman writer who died this month aged 75, posed a dilemma for the obituarists at The Times. Everyone knew she had a long affair with Tony Howard, former Times obits editor who died in December 2010, but how could they say this without going into too much detail?
"At the New Statesman she worked with Christopher Hitchens, Martin Amis and James Fenton, all of whom became family friends, and with editors Paul Johnson, Richard Crossman and, most happily, Anthony Howard, with whom, after her marriage to Neal Ascherson had been dissolved, she had a long relationship," they wrote.
Was she Tony's girlfriend or not? "Yes, as pretty much everyone knew," says a diplomatic scribe. "Delicately but unambiguously we said so, everyone involved now being dead."
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Vibrations from the environments we live and work in could be much more widely harnessed as a clean source of electricity, due to cutting-edge UK research.
Known as 'energy harvesting', the concept has been around for over a decade, but researchers from the University of Bristol aim to make use of a much wider range of vibrations than is currently possible. It's hoped that within five years 'energy harvesting' could be powering many more of our devices from heart monitors to mobile phones. The work is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
The team are exploring how vibrations caused by machines such as helicopters and trains could be used to produce power. Vibrations from household appliances and the movement of the human body could also be harnessed in this way.
Commercial energy-harvesting devices already exist which, for instance, use vibrations from industrial pumps to power sensors monitoring the pumps' condition.
"Vibration energy-harvesting devices use a spring with a mass on the end", says Dr Stephen Burrow, who is leading the project. "The mass and spring exploit a phenomenon called resonance to amplify small vibrations, enabling useful energy to be extracted. Even just a few milliwatts can power small electronic devices like a heart rate monitor or an engine temperature sensor, but it can also be used to recharge power-hungry devices like MP3 players or mobile phones."
But existing devices can only exploit vibrations that have a narrow range of frequencies (the frequency is the number of vibrations occurring per second). If the vibrations don't occur at the right frequency, very little power can be produced and it will be too low to be useable. This is a big problem in applications like transport or human movement where the frequency of vibrations change all the time.
However, the Bristol team are developing a new type of device where the mass and spring resonate over a much wider range of frequencies. This would enable a much wider range of vibrations to be exploited and so increase the overall contribution that energy harvesting could make to energy supplies. The team believes it can achieve this by exploiting the properties of non-linear springs which allow the energy harvester to respond to a wider range of vibration frequencies than conventional springs.
"There's a huge amount of free, clean energy out there in the form of vibrations that just can't be tapped at the moment," says Dr Burrow. "Wider-frequency energy harvesters could make a valuable contribution to meeting energy needs more efficiently and sustainably."
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Jose Mourinho insisted Radamel Falcao's first goal for Chelsea meant "nothing" for the champions as it could not prevent the Blues from being beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Mourinho's 100th Premier League home game in charge of the west Londoners ended in defeat - his second-ever at Stamford Bridge - after Bakary Sako and Joel Ward's second-half goals rendered Falcao's debut strike since completing his loan move to Chelsea this summer useless.
Despite enduring a difficult spell at Manchester United last term - where the Monaco man scored just four goals - Falcao came on as a second-half substitute against Palace and performed a fine diving header to restore parity following Sako's opener.
But after Ward gave Alan Pardew's side the lead once more three minutes later, Mourinho said Falcao's goal was "nice" for the striker but meant nothing for the team as a whole.
"Falcao's goal means nothing because it couldn't give us even a point," the Portuguese tactician said after the game.
"It means nothing for the team but for his personal confidence it is fine. His reaction after the goal when we are not happy with the 1-1 and his happiness because he went through a difficult period.
"To score a goal is nice for him but no more than that."
Defending champions Chelsea have now lost two games this season, which has left the Blues sitting eight points behind Premier League rivals Manchester City who beat Watford 2-0 on Saturday.
Despite the gap, though, Mourinho failed to concede his side were already out of the title race this season.
"We have eight points less than the leaders. In another league, I would say game over because in another league, the top teams don't lose so many points," he said.
"But in the Premier League I don't say game over because last season we had seven points to the second and, in one month, we lost all of the seven points. On the 1st of January we were at the same points as the second.
"Nobody could tell me that we couldn't recover those points and then we were one point behind the leaders.
"This is the Premier League and it's getting more difficult. And I thought that before the season [started]. These kinds of teams like Swansea and Palace with their investments are getting better and are closing the distances.
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Well This is out first night in Phnom Penh. We were supposed to leave the frog shack like 2 nighs ago but Kaz got ill and wasn't able to leave, though that didn't stop us from nearly missing our bus out of the place. For me it was hard to say goodbye the kids are so much fun and it was just the laziest, most relaxed lifestyle. I made friends with a French guy who didn't speak much English and i know no French, but with a few lessons in french i now know how to recite the French instructions on the back on the uno packet with perfect pronounciation! in return i peeled the burned skin off his back...it was a bonding moment.
The last few days in Sihannoukville were pretty lazy, there were storms both nights, i stayed up to watch the sunrise and we had to swim into the sea to get a better view, the sunrise wasn't that spectacular and we got really cold but it as fun all the same.
It's funny being on holiday, i forget to eat and sleep and it doesn't really effect me like it does when i am working and worrying about the day. Today i had a bread roll (and i even gave half of that away to a poor kid) at like 11am then didn't eat until 8:00pm, didn't feel hungry.....but it wouldn't be me without making up for it with all you can eat Indian for $2 ...now i feel sick
oh and i had my first dummy spit a a moto driver who was supposed to take us to the bus station but instead took us to 3 ticket suppliers to try and sell tickets there to get a commission, i was so pissed off!
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Odour of Chrysanthemums Online access to a short story by D H Lawrence Group for Literary Archives and Manuscripts Manchester 26 March 2010 Dorothy Johnston Manuscripts and Special Collections
Introduction Digital access at Nottingham: Background The Odour project: Initial pros and cons Principal features What was achieved Questions and Lessons
Digital access at Nottingham The holdings Manuscripts and Archives Special Collections (Rare Books) East Midlands Collection (local studies) Operation within converged services Benefits of digital infrastructure Close links with e-learning Early digitisation developments Project based Supported e-learning or awareness raising Focus on contextual added value, not images.
Awareness raising 1. Online exhibitions
Awareness raising 2. Spotlight on the Collections gallery
Awareness raising: 3. Collection resource pages
e-learning: Skills for Users
e-learning: Academic Partners
e-learning: Teaching Packs
Lawrence project: Background Digital access to Lawrence regularly sought. Unsuccessful project bid (2000) plan provided a potential model and clarified objectives. Examined in "Issues in delivering primary source materials over the internet as resources for research and learning in the humanities" (E. Archer, MA thesis, University of Nottingham, 2004). English Subject Centre funding to Sean Matthews to deliver the text with supporting pedagogic materials for textual, historical and critical study (2005).
D H Lawrence, Odour of Chrysanthemums
Supporting factors Good subject for academic/curatorial collaboration Popular short story - widely taught, 'canonical' text Original sources, both for text and background Accessible textual history through critical materials Relevant to local and regional community identity Potential for outreach and local schools based learning D H Lawrence digitisation a long-term objective Proven delivery of e-learning by the team.
Potential issues Copyright in text and other IPR issues Lack of technical or curatorial input to bid for funding Project management Capacity for technical delivery Capacity to research images, contextual enrichment Fitting academic drivers and timetables into curatorial operational pressures and existing projects NB: Other current activities included move of service to new accommodation.
Development of Odour project: Principal anticipated features Aimed at both research and educational audience Deliver reading texts Guided comparison of texts, with notes Critical literature about Odour Background original material – letters Background secondary material – e.g. local context Images – photographs etc. School lesson plans
e-learning: texts in transmission
The sources
Corrected proofs
Comparing different versions
Uncorrected proofs (1910) first publication (1911)
First publication (1911) First collected edition (1914)
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Project elements delivered Reading texts Guided comparison of texts, with notes Working with the texts – for students Critical literature about Odour Further materials – e.g. map, photographs, article on "Talking Lawrence"
Elements deferred Further potential elements but project creep resisted. Application of guided reading to all episodes Supporting original material from other parts of the collection – e.g. letters Local studies content – other than dialect Significantly greater quantity of images Focused school lesson plans in collaboration with specific school / teachers Aud io content: reading Lawrence
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Miloslav Cardinal Vlk †
Former Archbishop of Praha, Czechia
Cardinal Priest of S Croce in Gerusalemme
May 17, 1932
Nov 26, 1994
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Catholics not Wary of Protestant Woman Bishop
Dec 02, 2004
"The cardinal personally has absolutely no problem with it. Even if he wanted to, he does not have the right or the power to intervene with another church."
(January 27, 1999) The Czech branch of the Roman Catholic Church downplayed comments by Cardinal Miloslav Vlk that seemed to indicate he is resisting the election of the first female bishop in Czech history.
Vlk's spokesman Daniel Herman claimed that Vlk had not intended to intervene in the affairs of the Hussite Church. "The cardinal personally has absolutely no problem with it. Even if he wanted to, he does not have the right or the power to intervene with another church."
Herman said that Vlk, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Czech Republic, expressed his concern that Silerova's possible appointment might generally worsen relations among various churches. As an example he mentioned the Eastern Orthodox Church, which has a worldwide history of fierce opposition to women in the clergy.
Describing past relations as good, both churches expressed their hope in maintaining them. According to Herman, Vlk's statement, not made for the public, was intentionally misinterpreted by an as-yet unidentified person present at the meeting of the Ecumenical Council.
"Certain individuals may be troubled by the possibility of a settlement between the churches and the state,"
he said, referring to the ongoing debate about the restitution of church property.
"It was an attempt to create some tension,"
Herman said.
"The cardinal doesn't want any tensions."
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Stage preview: 'Hand to God' unleashes one wicked puppet at City TheatreSeptember 22, 2016 12:00 AM
If you see a guy walking around the South Side with a puppet, say "Hi." Just don't be surprised if the puppet answers.
Nick LaMedica is the guy, and the puppet is Tyrone, his co-star in "Hand to God," the wicked comedy about a foul-mouthed demonic puppet who wreaks havoc among members of a Christian Puppet Ministry in a Texas town.
When Tyrone (Mr. LaMedica) takes control from mild-mannered Jason (also Mr. LaMedica), the results are sinful.
Puppet madness in City Theatre's 'Hand to God'
Nick LaMedica demonstrates his roles as Jason and the demonic puppet Tyrone in the season-opening comedy. (Video by Sharon Eberson)
"I often play such nice. earnest people," said the actor, who looks the Jason part, at least. "It's really kind of overwhelming and exciting to get to have the license to paint really boldly and get to say all these things I'm not really sure I'll ever get to say again — I'm not sure I'll ever be paid to say these things again."
The play by Robert Askins comes to City Theatre after a Tony-nominated Broadway run from April 2015 through January 2016.
City artistic director Tracy Brigden jumped on the rights as soon as they became available, and the South Side theater company is one of the first to take on "Hand to God" outside of New York.
She gravitated to the play at first because reading it made her laugh out loud.
"Giving the times we're in, it's surprising that people are writing more comedies, but comedy is the hardest — and this is really, really funny," Ms. Brigden said.
The play's commentary on religion — "about the use of religion as a shield and the hypocritical use of religion" — also seemed apropos for the times.
"So you can go in and surf on the surface of the funny, or you can look at it a little deeper and see a bigger message about our world," she said.
A mutual friend was key in putting New York-based actor LaMedica on the path to working with director Brigden. Actor M. Scott McLean starred for her in "Midsummer" for Hartford Stages, and when he heard "Hand to God" was coming to City, he said, "You have to see Nick LaMedica."
"Really?" said the actor, hearing Ms. Brigden reveal that for the first time. "I have to send him a big thank-you basket."
He arrived at the audition with a puppet he had made at a workshop that was a birthday present from his father, a children's entertainer. Using the puppet, he auditioned with a staged and memorized scene between Jason and Tyrone.
The puppet's face was Muppet-like, with a blank look known as the uncanny valley. For Ms. Brigden, it was all in the arms — the puppet's arms.
"The arms make a big difference in how real the puppet seems," she said. "Some people came in without puppets, some came in with just a sock. Then Mr. LaMedica demonstrated the arms!
"When a puppet is well animated like Nick can do, Nick disappears even though his head is right there, and it's just Tyrone."
As a result of his preparations, Mr. LaMedica not only will perform the role at City but he's been booked for Denver as well.
The actor's background includes Shakespearean roles and the national tour of "War Horse," both as a puppeteer working the lead horse, Joey, as a foal and in the character of David.
He also recalled preparing to understudy two roles with different dialects by acting out the characters' scenes together, a very Jason/Tyrone-like thing to do.
Working a hand puppet was a new experience, but he did have one expectation — you don't become a puppeteer because it's comfortable.
"It's an art form that hurts because of the things it asks your body to do, in terms of the muscle fatigue or weird positions you are in for long periods of time," he said. "Some of the puppetry I've done in the past, you have a 60- or 70-pound puppet that's on your shoulders that you're in control of, and you have to do very awkward things."
With that, he makes T. rex arms, but his hands are moving as if holding control sticks.
"I know it's going to hurt, but it's part of the love of it, like getting a tattoo," he said.
And you may want to avoid shaking hands with someone who has just removed a hand puppet. There will be sweat.
With the cons come many pros. After his audition in New York City, Mr. LaMedica met his wife and friends at a bar, and the puppet made an appearance.
"My wife was like, 'Bring him out. Show him to our other weird friends.' So I took Tyrone and tried him out on a number of people at that bar. Yeah, it was actually really fun," he said.
That puppet wasn't the "real" Tyrone, who was designed by Stephanie Shaw for City. Mr. LaMedica was using the one he had made as a child and then packed away. In fact, he had steered clear of the puppets his father used in children's shows.
"I never touched the things — as a kid, they kind of scared me."
Now Mr. LaMedica is rarely without his puppet, and he's discovering the power of being someone who can do nice and earnest and wield a wicked puppet.
"It's very subversive," he said, "because it's this cute thing that you automatically accept and open up to — which allows the chance that you can really get in a lot of shock."
Sharon Eberson: firstname.lastname@example.com or 412-263-1960. Twitter: @SEberson_pg.


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Beef Festival was organized by the Students Federation of India (SFI), the students left wing party in Kerala, God's Own Country. It was done as protest against the banning of beef in some states by the Hindu Friendly government, the BJP, ruling at the center who eventually want to phase out beef for the entire country.
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Luca was very polite and very helpful in all matters. We had a nice stay and the appartment was fully equiped. We came by car and driving into city center of Intra was just a 2 minutes ride. Thank you for having us!tina2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
We've had a very pleasant time at Verbania. Apartment is fully equipped and completly sufficient for two persons. Furthermore it's located in calm neighborhood, right next to the apartment is a small and very nice Italian backery. Beaches and stores can be reached in a couple of minutes by car. We thank Antonella and Luca for uncomplicated booking procedure and the nice time we have spend there!Matthias2016-08-11T00:00:00Z
We had a great week in the `La Porta Blu´! Antonella and Luca explained us everything important after our arrival. In fact the apartment is located a little bit "higher", but you can arrive the river, the supermarket and other cities fast and easy by car. The bakery next door is also recommendable. All in all we felt comfortable and welcomed.Tina2016-09-04T00:00:00Z
Nice place, 10 minuts by foot from the center of Intra, 20 minut by foot to a really nice free beach and two minut by car to the lake, on a nice place with the view, the church...and the bakery. Ok for four, but better for two if you have children (one room with tree bed) Luca gave us perfects informations about where to eat, where to swim, where to buy some good products ( to eat)Guillaume2016-08-13T00:00:00Z
Lucas was always available to help us organize our arrival and for any question during our trip. We warmly recommend his place and maybe next time we will have time to try his restaurant :)Elisabeth2016-07-29T00:00:00Z
Antonella a été adorable. Elle ne parlait pas français mais nous a mise en relation avec une proche qui parlait français en cas de besoin, et comme je baragouine de l'italien, on n'en a pas eu besoin. Elle nous a montré tout l'appartement et nous a conseillé un super restaurant.Sébastien2016-09-19T00:00:00Z
Abbiamo usufruito dell'alloggio solo una notte, ma lo consigliamo davvero a tutti! Casa carina fornita di tutto il necessario e posizione strategica per spostarsi nei vari punti d'interesse del Lago Maggiore! Antonella e suo marito si sono mostrati fin da subito cordiali e disponibili nel darci (URL HIDDEN) ritorneremo! Alice e Davidealice2016-08-14T00:00:00Z
Luca est l'un des meilleurs hôtes que nous avons connus ! Il nous a réservé un taxi pour accéder à son logement depuis la gare et nous a reconduit en voiture pour notre retour. Il nous a donné de nombreux et précieux conseils sur tout ce qu'il était possible de faire dans la région. Vraiment quelqu'un de gentil, de disponible et de sympathique ! Le logement est aménagé avec soin, très propre, confortable, calme et accessible depuis Intra par un petit chemin (pour les personnes non motorisés, 5 minutes à pied). Bonus : il y a une délicieuse boulangerie juste à côté !Noël2016-08-03T00:00:00Z
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The host canceled this reservation 6 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Sara2017-03-06T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 69 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Chantal2017-02-22T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 84 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Anke2017-03-06T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 39 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Amar2017-03-06T00:00:00Z
Posto stupendo appena fuori Verbania (ovviamente bisogna essere automuniti), l'alloggio è dotato di tutti i comfort e Mauro l'host è stato molto disponibile e attento ad ogni nostra esigenza. L'unica pecca è stata esserci potuti fermare solo una notte. Grazie ancora ci rivedremo!Paolo2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
L'appartamento è accogliente e caldo. Ottima posizione per visitare il lago.Marida2017-02-06T00:00:00Z
Accueil chaleureux de l'hôte, pour les amoureux du calme et de la tranquillité allez y les yeux fermés. Appartement situé dans le centre historique de Bee, à quelques minutes de Verbania. L'appartement est confortable et fonctionnel avec vue sur le célèbre Lac Majeur et les îles. Très bonne adresse.stéphanie2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
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Bee, Verbania, Italy
We really enjoyed our stay at Fiorellas Attico. Very nice and helpful host, great apartement, a perfect place to make holidays at Lago Maggiore. The terrace - a dream. We look forward to come back again. Greets from Bern!Benedikt2016-07-18T00:00:00Z
The place is very large, beautiful, quiet, and clean. The view from the apartment to the lake maggiore and the mountains was overwhelming. The neighborhood consists of everything you need like grocerie stores , restaraunts, great pizzas, bars, and a 5 min walk from O'Connors Irish pub (live music, very recommended). There is a free parking spot a few minutes away from the apartment on foot. The host provides all necessary information . we had a great time! :)Alexander2016-10-22T00:00:00Z
We have spent 4 nights in this beautiful apartment and couldn't have asked for more. It really looks like in the fotos and everything was clean and cozy, which made it easy to feel at home there. We were three people and enjoyed the space provided giving us the opportunity to relax, but it is easy to stay there with more people. The terrace was really the highlight of the apartment, so big and the view is absolutely incredible. Also the apartment is well furnished and you have everything you need if you would like to cook and eat at the terrace looking at the beautiful Lago Maggiore! Also Fiorella was the perfect host. She was always helpful and easy to connect with. Upon our arrival she could not make it personally, but send us Maina who was very nice and explained us everything. Fiorella had also called us, to see if everything was fine and recommended us a nice market we then had visited. She was really committed to giving us the best stay in Verbania, such a lovely lady! So all in all I highly recommend this beautiful apartment and this nice host and would always go back there!!!Sara2016-09-27T00:00:00Z
Great apartment with a spectacular terrace overlooking the town and providing direct view on the lake. The apartment is very spacious (pictures are very realistic). The interior is a bit outdated, but that only adds to its charm. The apartment is fully equipped with everything you need for a holiday stay.Daan2016-09-24T00:00:00Z
The apparent is very big and comparable , a good location , and a view to the lake , a big terrace , The hostess are very nice , we recommend this apartment very much!!zion2016-07-23T00:00:00Z
Die Beschreibung des Appartments entspricht voll und ganz dem, was wir bei unserer Ankunft angetroffen haben. Die saubere und in einem chicem Stilmix eingerichtete Wohnung im 5. Obergeschoss ist mit allem ausgestattet was man zum Leben braucht. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Kostenlose Parkplätze sind in der Nähe vorhanden. Die Wohnungsübergabe hat problemlos geklappt. Für Fragen stand Fiorella uns umgehend zur Verfügung. Leider haben wir sie nicht persönlich kennengelernt um uns für die schöne Zeit zu bedanken. Wir könne eine uneingeschränkte Weiterempfehlung aussprechen.Franz2016-09-18T00:00:00Z
Tolle Wohnung. Geniale Dachterrasse. Gute Ausstattung. Bei einem Problem mit der Stromversorgung war Fiorella auch spät abends erreichbar und hat sofort sehr effizient weitergeholfen. Top! Sehr professionell.Martin2016-08-19T00:00:00Z
pent-house superbe, très bien (URL HIDDEN) une vue sur le Lac Majeur splendide!florence2016-08-15T00:00:00Z
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Elena was a great host! She is very friendly, communicative, gave us a lot of useful tips where to go and what to do. The appartment is very lovely, modern and clean, stunning bathroom, beautiful kitchen, well equipped. It is very central in Intra, only 3-5 minutes by foot to everything you need. If we come back to Intra, we know where to stay. Recommendation!Silke2016-08-20T00:00:00Z
Our stay in elenas flat was perfect. Everything was brand new and I never had been in a airbnb accommodation with such a well equipped kitchen :) it was just a dream. The bathroom is luxury and brandnew. Everything in the flat was perfect. Elena is really nice and you feel more as a friend of here as a guest. She was so nice and offered to spend time with her and her friends. It's a pity that we haven't enough time to spend more time with her :( but next time for sure because she will see us again. Thank you for everythingMarius2016-07-10T00:00:00Z
Had a wonderful stay (4 days) with Elena, everything was easy and uncomplicated. We especially liked her insider-tipps. The appartment is new and absolutely beautiful, you immediately feel home. Thanks!Julian2016-09-09T00:00:00Z
My boyfriend and I spend 2 nights at the Apartment. Elena's apartment is furnished very modern and quite tasteful. We instatnly felt at home and the rooms offer even more space than you need. The balcony and windows offer a beautiful view into the mountains, the Lago Maggiore is located in close walking distance. The kitchen is very well equiped and we even enjoyed cooking there and didn't go out to eat both nights. Elena was very nice and sent us a lot of information about the area and activities there.The only fault we made is that we did not stay longer. Highly recommended!Angela2016-08-24T00:00:00Z
Everything worked out perfectly, Apartment ist very nice. Elena send us as well beforehand a list with really good Restaurant - we really enjoyed!jan2016-10-04T00:00:00Z
Elena was a perfect host. She came to the station to meet us when it was raining took us the apartment and gave us recommendation and useful information. The apartment has central heating but since it wasn't winter yet the heating was off. Elena went out of her way to bring us a portable heater which worked amazingly. Elena and her family renovated the whole apartment to the point of perfection. Everything is brand new and super clean. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and has a brand new oven, 5 burner stove and dishwasher. The bathroom has a huge shower with a waterfall shower head and has beautiful tile thought the bathroom. The view from the living-room and bedroom is amazing, facing the town and the mountains. The bed is very comfortable and we wish we could stay longer longer. If you plan on coming to Lake Maggiore you should definitely stay here! Much much better than any hotel or other airbnb!Shoshana2016-10-10T00:00:00Z
The apartment was exactly the same as on photos. It was very clean and it is well-located. Elena wasn't at the apartment to welcome us but she provided precises instructions to follow for check-in and check-out by phone. Elena offer a high standing apartment in center of Intra, near to all commodities and near to the lake. Really good journey, we will come back for sure.Julien2016-11-01T00:00:00Z
Perfect stay! Nice apartment in the town center - it looks even better than on the pictures! :) Elena was really friendly and very obliging. She gave us advices for outdoor activities and helped us with any problem we had.Jessica2016-07-25T00:00:00Z
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Intra, Piemonte, Italy
We had a lovely stay with Catherina and her parents. Studio is clean, has a good shower and kitchen and a nice, but small, balcony with a view on the Lago Maggiore. Bed is good. The only thing is, that the apartment is quite dark (which is no problem in sunny Italy...which it not always was during our stay).Ruud 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z
Nice and comfortable room with all the facilities you need for spending a nice time at Lago Maggiore. Caterina and her parents are very friendly hosts, who are doing their best to offer you a great stay. We would definetely book it again!Johannes2015-10-06T00:00:00Z
It was overall a really nice and comfortable place to stay, the reception was really friendly and familiar! It was a stunning view into and from the beautiful garden - the fresh fruits were delicious! We would come back any time!Fabien2016-09-28T00:00:00Z
Everything was perfect; lovely hosts (Caterina as well as her parents), nice apartment in a wonderful area close to the lago maggiore; we would love to come back again. Thanks!Michael2015-07-16T00:00:00Z
We did not get to meet Caterina, but we met her father who was very welcoming and helpful.The apartment is a small oasis tucked away from everything, quiet and beautiful, yet only minutes from Verbania. The Lago Maggiore area is beautiful, offering a variety of ways to spend the day. We enjoyed our stay very much, sadly the weather was a bit disappointing. This however gives us the perfect excuse to come back and visit again!Hans and Sabina2015-09-18T00:00:00Z
We were made to feel at home with a very warm welcome. The place was fantastic and they gave us fresh figs from the gardenGeoff2016-09-05T00:00:00Z
Caterina made our stay at the Lago Maggiore unique. When we arrived, she gave us a warm welcome, showed us around, gave us tipps and made that we felt right home in her house. It´s a house with a great view on the lake, nice surrounding and it was just perfect! I can recommend staying at Caterina´s Villa for your next holiday.Hannah2016-05-30T00:00:00Z
A very comfortable and complete appartment with a nice view over Lago Maggiore and the villa's garden. Cate(rina) and her parents are very friendly hosts and the appartment has everything you need for a relaxed stay in this beautiful region. Big plus was the fact that the place was clean, well maintained and only a few minutes away by car from Intra. Certainly a recommendation and good value for money!Peter2016-04-13T00:00:00Z
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Ci siamo trovati benissimo la casa è dotata di tutti i confort comodo anche il posto auto sotto casa lo consiglio a tutti. Massima disponibilità e cortesia.Leonardo2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Приветливая хозяйка!пунктуальна и отзывчива.Елена2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
Bel appartamento nel centre di Verbania. Vicino a un supermercato, a 5 minuti ai piedi del porto, piccola strada pedonale tranquilla. Sara e molto simpatico, mi ha aspetto alla fermata del bus quando sono arrivato a verbania, mi propose aiuto per tutti, ... Graziano mille Sara, era un piaccere di essere il tuo primo AirBNB!Laurent2017-03-06T00:00:00Z
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The apartment is very nice, due to many windows its bright and it was very clean. Everything was as described. Nicoletta warmly welcomed us and it was a pleasure to stay in this lovely city. We would definitely come back!Michael2016-08-21T00:00:00Z
Andromeda is a really nice person. She gave us a lot of advices for our stay and let us some nice bottles of wine to taste and a lot of products to cook. The flat was perfect for us : in the city center, very bright, very well organised. Thank you very much, we will comme back as soon as possible.MORGANE2016-05-06T00:00:00Z
Very nice place. Great location, very good communication with nicoletta. We come back ;)Nickolas Und Franzi2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
Brilliant place! Kitchen was well equipped, the rooms were nice and cool at night and the wifi connect was really good. Flat is right in the centre of Intra with lots of nice restaurants and shops. Very easy to get to by bus or boat and a quick journey to get to Stresa. Can be a little noisy at night but it didn't disturb us too much. The perfect place to stay!Clare2016-07-06T00:00:00Z
We had a little trouble finding the apartment and Nicoletta, our host, did not speak great English. She told us she would arrive to bring the keys and with a little bit of help from the neighbors we arrived at the same moment she did. When we entered into the stairwell we were worried because it did not seem like a nice place, but once we entered the apartment everything was great. Clean, tall ceilings, spacious living room and bedroom. The location is beautiful. Right in the town center with a lake view and a few minutes from shopping, the port to take the ferry, and groceries. We enjoyed our stay and the value was great. It is not a very quiet location since you are right in the town center, but it is fantastic. Great for a couple wanting to experience lago maggiore in their own special way.Michael2016-06-30T00:00:00Z
Andromedas mother gave us a very hearty welcome an explained us everthing we had to know. We had a great time in Intra. The appartment is really nice, located in a perfect surrounding. Thanks for everything.Johannes2016-05-30T00:00:00Z
Very lovely apartment in Intra/Verbania. We felt welcome from the minute we arrived. Nicoletta was a very friendly and lovely hostmum. Even her english was not sooo good, we understood each other immediately. The apartment is a bit keen-eared, so we heard the street and the marketplace which are both directly next to the flat. But we loved the close surroundings, the distance to the lake and the clean and nice interior. Thanks for having us!Simone2016-07-18T00:00:00Z
Had a lovely time, the place was in the middle of everything. Ultra clean, large, comfortable. Would definitely stay again. Don't miss a boat trip to Isola Bella!Heather2016-05-26T00:00:00Z
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Intra, Piemonte, Italy
We stayed at Guiliana's apartment. Large and well equipped. Giuliana was very helpful. Called use while we where ( in our case) driving. Giving us driving directions and was waiting outside at the time of arrival. The area is beautiful. And we found a nice small beach. Typical Italian dolce vita.Martin2016-07-31T00:00:00Z
Giuliana was a very friendly and extremly good host. She received us very friendly and accomodating with a bottle of wine, some drinks and fruits! The appartement is eccactly like the description in the internet, very nice with a great view on the Lago Maggiore. We strongly recommand the appartement and Giuliana as host!Matthias2015-12-03T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful time in a very clean and comfortable apartment! Guiliana was most helpfull and provided us all kind of information of Verbania Region etc! Guiliana is a very nice person and we want to thank her for everything! For sure we will come back!Yvonne2015-08-11T00:00:00Z
Giuliana was waiting on the street to welcome us, and to direct us to our very own car park. She showed us all there was about the apartment, which was very modern and spotlessly clean. There was a Mini Mart and a good restaurant just a few minutes walk away, and the view! Overall, a fabulous place to stay, we would recommend it to our family and friends. Thank you Giuliana for a wonderful experience.Kerrie2016-09-07T00:00:00Z
The apartment is beautiful with a very nice view, this lake is gorgeous and offer many possibility of activities. That was a very nice stay, only one night unfortunately. I recommend this apartment.Antoine2016-02-26T00:00:00Z
The flat has a phantastic fiew, you can see almost the whole lake, it was very very clean. The kitchen... perfect, small but nice. Giuliana was very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much Peterpeter2016-05-30T00:00:00Z
Giuliana's place is lovely. It's not enough mentionned but the view on the lake is breath taking. The flat has a good size and perfect for a couple with kids (or just couple :-)). Everything is provided to make your stay confortable. Gave a 5 stars at the location even though it depends where you need to go. With a car, everything is quite near. Giuliana gives importance to communication, she's flexible and very friendly. She let us go an hour later on our check out which was very nice. Thank you again, would love to come back! :-)Janice2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
We had some awesome days in Italy. The apartment is super clean, big enough for 5 people and the view out of the window is amazing. Giuliana is great, she does everything for you. For example, she waited at the aparment for a very long time because we arrived late. Thanks for everything! #3canadiansand2germansBen-Julian2016-02-15T00:00:00Z
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Cissano, Piemonte, Italy
Great home. Good location near the center of Verbania. Definitely recommending it!Timon2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
La casa è ubicata in pieno centro, comodissima, con posto auto !!!Antonella2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
Óttimo soggiorno a Verbania! La casa é molto centrale e si puó camminare a piedi pel la cittá. Parcheggio privativo per il quale Gina é stata ultra disponíbile con l'emissione del permesso di circolazione della macchina in zona storica. Casa ottima, ben arredata. L'unico punto negativo é stato il fatto di non esserci Wifi pur che fosse descritto come integrante dell'abitazione. Un problema per noi che ci portiamo lavoro e contati dietro durante il viaggio.Ana Raquel2017-03-23T00:00:00Z
La casa di Gina si trova in una zona centrale a traffico limitato e molto tranquilla. Gina si é adoperata per farci avere i permessi necessari per per poter circolare e abbiamo usufruito del posto auto. La casa é confortevole e molto ben arredata. É dotata di tutto quello che serve per un piacevole soggiorno (stoviglie, pentole, forno a microonde e tradizionale, lavatrice, phon, ferro e asse da stiri....)Gina ci ha dato la possibilità di portare il nostro cane e ci ha addirittura fornito le ciotole. Il prezzo richiesto é stato assolutamente conveniente e ci sentiamo di consigliare vivamente la casa.Elisa2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
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This flat is very pleasant with a good situation in a cute little village typically italian. Emilia is warm welcome !Léa2016-06-06T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 2 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Gilles2016-07-02T00:00:00Z
Great location and friendly host! Beautiful views, magic smells of water and sun, delicious wines and food.... We couild reccomend this apartment for small famylies with plans to explore the Lago Maggiore.Olga2016-06-17T00:00:00Z
Emilia and her son Nicolas met my wife and me in the Piazza and took us to the apartment. They showed us how everything worked, made us feel very welcome. Emilia always responded promptly to my emails when I had a question. The apartment is very clean, well furnished and perfectly located near great restaurants and just steps from the lakeshore. What an absolutely beautiful area!Britton2016-03-24T00:00:00Z
Emilia is a very helpful host. The apartment was very clean and there is everything you need. EVERYTHING! :-D the city is nice, but there are not so much ways at the lake to walk without traffic. For our easterholiday (4 days) it was perfekt. Thank you Emilia!!Selina2016-03-30T00:00:00Z
It was a perfect week-end and we had a great time in the flat and the city! Emilia is a very good host! I really recomend the place!Matthieu2016-05-31T00:00:00Z
Everything was as described and the location of the house is amazing.Giulia Lina2016-02-24T00:00:00Z
A very nice Place in Verbania. Clean and beautiful room. Nice introduction of the facility and some tips for the places to go. For sure a insider tip.Thomas2016-06-27T00:00:00Z
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I stayed with my wife and 2 kids for one night, everything was great!Carlo2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
Very cosy & clean flat with all the modern amenities. Located within walking distance from supermarkets and a variety of shops. Very easy to find a parking space if you have a car.Stefano2016-12-28T00:00:00Z
Mirella è stata un ottimo host. La casa era esattamente come nelle foto che a volte non rendevano giustizia a un appartamento così delizioso come questo. Soggiorno fantastico e are bellissima. Grazie ancora di tutto. RobertoRoberto2016-11-05T00:00:00Z
Cara Mirella, ti ringraziamo tantissimo per tutto. La Casa e molto bella, centrale, pulita. Verremo di sicuro dinuovo. Il tuo aiuto per tutto e stato veramente molto piu del dovere. grazie, grazie, grazie tanti saluti Alessandra, Julian & JessicaMrs Purple2016-08-21T00:00:00Z
Mirella hat vom ersten Kontakt hin alles ge´macht das wir ein leichtes haten anzukommen und uns wohl zu fühlen. Sie wartet schon auf uns hatte uns einen Parkplatz direkt vor dem Haus organisiert, spitze! Die wohnung ist super ausgestattet, die Tipps die Mirella füpr einen hat sind klasse. Zu empfehlen der Italiener, sprich typische steinofen pizza. Da Montags Reinigungstag ist muss das Auto weg, Mirella hat für uns Abends eine Parkmöglichkeit gesucht. Rundum ein klasse UrlAUB: Vielen Dank MirellaTimo2016-08-24T00:00:00Z
Alles verlief absolut reibungslos in sehr netter Atmospäre. Vielen Dank und jederzeit wieder! Wirklich sehr empfehlenswert!Kim2016-12-04T00:00:00Z
Wunderschön eingerichtete, saubere Wohnung, die mit allen wichtigen Dingen ausgestattet ist (incl. Babybett und Hochstuhl). Perfekte Lage mitten im Zentrum. Mirella ist eine perfekte Gastgeberin, die uns mit Leckereien persönlich empfangen hat, tolle Tipps gegeben hat und jederzeit erreichbar war. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in Verbania und kommen gerne wieder! Danke!Ulrike2016-08-17T00:00:00Z
Mirella nos recibió a la hora convenida con un pequeño refrigerio muy de agradecer. El apartamento está muy céntrico y sobre todo muy limpio. Totalmente recomendableEncarnación2016-10-20T00:00:00Z
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The flat was very clean and charming with two balconies overlooking the lake. The neighbourhood is on one of the hills above the lake, very quiet and beautiful. The flat is furnished very beautifully with attention to the smallest detail. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you can possibly need. The host is lovely- very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much and we recommed this place!Milena2014-08-26T00:00:00Z
It was excelllent! We enjoyed our stay at Lucia's appartment very much, such a beautiful and well designed flat with lots of nice inspirational furniture. Lucia and Marco we amazing hosts, so hospitable and lovely! We had a car accident during our travel and Lucia and Marco we so helpful, they guided us to the mechanics and mangended everything for us. Thanks again for everything, we defininitly come back! I highly, highly recomment this Apartment.Nadine2015-06-30T00:00:00Z
Great apartment with beautiful view of the lake. Marco was a really nice host and the apartment was just perfect. It was one of our best Airbnb experiences!! Very clean and fully equipped (especially in the kitchen).Andreas2016-09-15T00:00:00Z
This apartment is wonderful because of the great view over the lake and the thoughtfully furnished and decorated rooms. We had breakfast on the balcony after a very quiet night. The kitchen has everything and a dish washer on top. The host made us very welcome. We very much enjoyed the stay and can absolutely recommend this place.Jan-Dirk2014-09-21T00:00:00Z
Lucia and Marco offer a splendidly furnished appartment at the small village of Arrizano. The view at the Lago Maggiore is magnificient. An excellent place for a short break or a longer holiday. We'd love to come back. Highly recommended.Linda2015-07-18T00:00:00Z
absolutely amazing apartment with fantastic lake view. by the way, we had the possibility to buy a nice wood table from the 1850s and other decor things which were placed in our bedroom. thank you lucia & marcoSandpit2015-09-21T00:00:00Z
Lucia is a great host. It was easy to communicate and to enter the flat. The view from the flat is great and the standard high. Wifi is included.Fredrik2015-07-12T00:00:00Z
We've spent a wonderful week at Lucia and Marco's apartment which is really charming and cosy. Marco's mother welcomed us and explained us everything. She was very lovely. They all were very helpful during our stay. The apartment is very well furnished with all you might need; we've just felt at home! They'd even organised a baby bed and baby chair which we really appreciated. And the scenic view on Laggo Maggiore is simply gorgeous. If we plan another trip to Verbania (just a 10minutes drive to downtown), we'll certainly book this apartment again.Jaël2016-08-07T00:00:00Z
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Arizzano, Piedmont, Italy
Very warm welcome (bottle of wine and two glasses, great weather) - what else do you need? :) The appartement is centrally located at probably the best spot in town. Great restaurants can be reached in minutes as well as the tiny shopping streets and the harbor. Furniture is appropriate and functional, modern bathroom, well equipped kitchen. We used it only for breakfast though but enjoyed it anyway.Martin2016-06-22T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful stay at Anna's flat. It is very clean and perfectly located. The flat is perfect for 2 people. For 4 people it's ok but the bed is more comfy than the additional sofa in the kitchen where it might be quite noisy at night! Anna is very friendly (late check-in was no problem) and offered us a delicious prosecco- thank you very much!Mareike2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
We stayed for two nights in Intra and the apartment was the perfect location for us to stay at Lago Maggiore. The flat is close to the lake as well as to the old city center with good restaurants. Anna is a really nice host and was very helpful.Markus2016-08-28T00:00:00Z
Anna's flat is located very centrally in Verbania right opposite the ferry service to the beautiful lake islands. The flat was very nice and clean. We had a small baby and Anna was very helpful in providing us with a cot for my daughter.maria vittoria 2016-09-16T00:00:00Z
Anna was waiting for us when we arrived, she was very helpful and even took an iron round when we asked if there was one! Very attentive, very helpful, great flat and it has everything you might need.Emily2016-09-04T00:00:00Z
We had a good time in Intra, Verbania. Anna was a very kind host and the appartment was nice and clean.Andreas2016-07-16T00:00:00Z
This appartment is in a very central location, only metres from the ferry wharf, and it is very comfortable and clean. I loved the village of Intra, which has a nice Saturday morning market, as well as great restaurants and bars. Anna welcomed us at the ferry, and was warm and friendly, with great communication in the lead up. She even helped with suggestions on how best to get to the flat from our previous location at Lake Como. I would recommend this flat, and Anna as a host.Katherine2016-06-07T00:00:00Z
Very nice welcome by Anna who introduced us to the surroundings of this perfectly situated apartment just in front of the lake. We had everything we needed, kitchen well equipped, modern bathroom and everything clean. We totally enjoyed our stay and can recommend this apartment to everyone who likes to visit Verbania and/or Lago Maggiore.Jens2016-05-17T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Verbania, Piemonte, Italy
Nicoletta was a delightful host. Her beautiful smile made us feel welcomed from the first. The apartment is in a great location for market and restaurants. Our walking to the lake, bus stops, etc was easy. The apartment is clean; all essentials plus extras are provided; lots of space; comfortable bed and warm shower. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Verbania. We recommend Nicoletta's apartment 100%!Charlotte2015-10-28T00:00:00Z
When we arrived the apartment was bigger than we expected from the photos. Nicoletta greeted us and explained everything. The flat was spotlessly clean and we felt immediately at home. All the neighbours we saw were welcoming and the flat was quiet. The location is close to town and next to a supermarket which was very convenient. We would highly recommend this apartment to anyone else wishing to stay in Intra. We had a lovely time and would come back and stay there again.Julia2016-07-23T00:00:00Z
It is a really nice, clean flat in the centre of Intra. The coordination with Nicoletta was uncomplicated and comfortable. Thanks a lotTobias2016-09-27T00:00:00Z
Nicoletta was very kind, helpful and organised. Decor all fresh, neat and elegant, large patio, powerful shower with endless hot water, fast internet (can watch movies on it). Apartment was meticulously clean and fresh throughout. Very comfortable bed with very clean lovely quality linen. Really quiet area, secure yard, free parking outside. Supermarket right next door, but others also within easy walking distance Really beautiful part of Italy, with countless walks, freshest scenery, very friendly laid-back locals, great food, ferries, buses, villages, gardens etc. 7 minute slightly downhill walk to ferry and bus Close to Val Grande national park and Switzerland Very pleasant outlook onto garden, church spires, tree-covered hills Great kitchen with good oven, gas stove-top, loads of matching plates, cutlery etc, cookware, pots, coffee devices Large living room with dining table and chairs, plus three-seater couch Warmly heated for winter-time, but have option to open doors to outside patio from all roomsDan2015-12-04T00:00:00Z
Nicoletta was there to get us, stayed in contact with us and made the whole experience seamless.Andy2016-08-08T00:00:00Z
This apartment is very nice, everything was exactly as described and shown. Very comfortable for 3 people and well equipped for everything, especially cooking meals. Nicoletta was very nice and helpful. She left us a plentiful amount of food for breakfast, drinks and even some local beer! The location is super convenient to visit several interesting points in the region. Would definitely stay again!Francisco2015-08-16T00:00:00Z
Very nice appartment, clean and comfortable. communication with Nicoletta was excellent, with flexibility for time of arrival / departure. Appartment is perfect for 3 people (sofa bed in the living room). Location is great! You can walk 10min to the ferry. Supermarket, great restaurant and cafe with wifi in the street. Balcony and everything you need for cooking. Nicoletta even left wine, beverages and snacks for breakfast. Would definitly recommand!Robin2015-05-31T00:00:00Z
We had a nice stay in the appartement of Nicoletta. The appartment was clean and everything we needed was available.Lotte2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Verbania Intra, Verbania, Italy


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