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Looking for an authentic ‘wow factor’ stay on Lake Garda? Boasting a breathtaking lake view backdrop from its serene parkland setting, this large period villa provides families and groups of 8 with an exclusive base from which to soak up the best of Lake Garda. Reached by a timeless and regal entrance which features a palm-lined walkway and unique crescent portico entrance, the Italianate-style villa provides an elegant mix of exotic romance and modern day exclusivity. Throughout the luxury villa, an array of precious artefacts and beautiful antiquities set the tone for an enchanting stay in all seasons. Guests will easily feel at home within the villa’s timeless splendour and flexible family-friendly appeal; with air conditioning, central heating, fans and a fireplace providing a welcoming home-from-home whatever the weather. Equipped with free WIFI access too, the spacious 2200sqm villa is fully at home in the 21st century. Upon entering the bright and inviting entrance hallway, a host of regal reception rooms serve as the ideal venues for relaxing and entertaining. A beautiful and appealing living room furnished with a Chesterfield sofa suite enables guests to curl up in style and enjoy a favourite movie to the Sky TV provided. A music stereo is also on hand to set the scene and there is free WiFi. Guests can easily wine and dine their stay away to the separate formal dining room. Offering regal elegance under the splendour of a crystal chandelier and enticing fresco ceiling, a truly spellbinding dinner party awaits! The separate modern fitted country-style kitchen with breakfast table and chairs is also on hand to provide a sunny and informal setting that is perfect for a morning coffee or a relaxed Sunday brunch. All the must-have cooking appliances are provided here, including a cooker hob, oven, microwave, toaster, mokka coffee machine and dishwasher. Perfectly accompanying the internal dining arrangements is also a sunny outdoor dining area with BBQ. The villa’s elegant sleeping accommodation is ideally suited for versatile group stays and family getaways. The sleeping arrangements comprise a spacious master double bedroom with private lake view balcony, a second lake view double bedroom, a third lake view double bedroom and 2 separate single bedrooms ideal for children or nannies. A fully fitted family bathroom, 2 modern shower rooms and a cloakroom WC with access to private laundry facilities complete the layout of this authentic and romantic holiday retreat. Relaxing within the sumptuous private garden, guests can easily feel away from it all. As well as the charming alfresco dining area and beautiful landscaped grounds, guests can also make the most of the sunny private outdoor swimming pool and the convenient private parking. From its convenient setting, the exclusive villa is situated within easy walking distance of the hustle and bustle of Desenzano town centre. Here guests will find a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars to savour, alongside the town’s lakeshore, popular beach, charming harbour, historical castle and convenient train links to Verona, Venice, Brescia and Milan. Close proximity to the nearby highway and boat station also offer easy access to all of the most beloved beauty spots of Lake Garda, including Manerba del Garda, Salò, Riva del Garda, Garda and Bardolino. Families staying can easily reach Gardaland (21 minutes drive) and the Caneva Aquapark (23 minutes drive), whilst those looking to get active can enjoy water sports, tennis, hiking, boat hire and a round of golf at the Arzaga Golf Club (15 minutes drive away). Those looking to fully unwind will also find the indulgent health spas of Sirmione just 23 minutes drive away. Guests looking for a cosmopolitan day out or carefree flight home can also reach Verona and its airport within just a 30 minute drive.
Registration code: 017067-CNI-00033
CIN Number: IT017067C2G8I3YSXL
Free Cancellation (full refund) until 14 days prior to arrival
Morgan WeadockReviewed on 07/06/2025
Review from: Airbnb
The villa was perfect for a group. The outdoor space was private and beautiful. The pool was cleaned and ready to use. Nicola gave us a tour when we arrived and was very welcoming. The bathrooms are small/dated but it’s a historical house so that’s to be expected.
Steve HowlettReviewed on 30/05/2025
Review from: Airbnb
Great holiday, lovely house and good location. Only confussion was over how to get the keys but we were met at the property so all good. Would happily recommend this to anyone thinking of booking. This town is a great location to use as a base for Lake Garda trips.
Brigitte KreplReviewed on 06/05/2025
Review from: Airbnb
Familienfeier am Gardasee: Eine wunderschöne Jugendstil Villa im Herzen der Stadt, ruhig gelegen, sehr sauber, Hoste-Ehepaar sehr gut zu erreichen und hilfsbereit. Können wir nur wärmstens empfehlen. Danke!
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Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt genossen haben und unsere Gastfreundschaft zu schätzen wussten. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.
Chris RobertsReviewed on 30/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Excellent location and accommodation.
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We are glad that you enjoyed the holiday home and its location! We would be happy to welcome you again.
Elisabeth ScottReviewed on 12/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
We had a wonderful family holiday. The house is like a stately home. Would have like air conditioning downstairs and maybe the showers need a bit of attention. Overall, a lovely home
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We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
TikhomirovaReviewed on 04/08/2024
Review from: Happy.Rentals
la casa, posizione, permanenza, pulizia, ottimo supporto dalla proprietaria della casa.
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Gentile Tikhomirova, La ringraziamo per la sua recensione. Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la casa e la pulizia, così come il supporto ricevuto dalla proprietaria. È sempre un piacere sapere che i nostri ospiti hanno avuto una buona esperienza. Speriamo di poterla ospitare nuovamente in futuro! Cordiali saluti, Happy Rentals Team
sarahReviewed on 08/07/2024
Review from: Happy.Rentals
Amazing pool and outside space, location was perfect, plenty of space for the whole family, view of the lake. We had a great time and would go back, It would have been nice to have a few more toiletries, toilet rolls, cleaning cloths etc.
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Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Villa Barbara! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing pool, outdoor space, and beautiful lake views, as well as the ample room for your family. Your feedback regarding additional toiletries and cleaning supplies is greatly appreciated, and we will certainly keep it in mind for future guests. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay! Warm regards, The Happy.Rentals Team
Théo ClochardReviewed on 13/06/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Great villa with stunning garden and rooms . Kitchen amenities could have been a bit more furnished with coffee etc.
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Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
Jeanette FlatmanReviewed on 11/06/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Fantastic location, easy walk to bars and restaurants and the lake. House is very traditional and quirky with lots of space and plenty of bedrooms Having the pool was definitely a bonus The hosts were very welcoming and very quick to respond to any questions. They were extremely accommodating
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Response:
We are pleased that you liked the apartment and its location. We hope you have brought back fond memories of the region! Thank you so much for choosing us.
KuldipReviewed on 29/05/2024
Review from: Booking.com
It was stunning
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Response:
Hi Kuldip, thank you for your excellent review. We are glad that you enjoyed our property and your stay in this beautiful area! We would be happy to welcome you again. Best wishes from Happy.Rentals Team
Rajeev NayyarReviewed on 12/08/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Great villa in a great location!
David JohnsonReviewed on 30/07/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Relaxing stay in lovely, comfortable surroundings. The pool was great, big enough to do some swimming and just right for cooling down. Air con worked very nicely. Lovely views. Would recommend.
Johnny WearmouthReviewed on 08/06/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Great place for a holiday with extended family. Comfortably accommodates 8 people. Plenty of space and appliances and a nice swimming pool (temperature was fine to swim at the end of May). Easy walking distance from the town centre and ferry.
Lauren TrudeauReviewed on 07/06/2023
Review from: Airbnb
This house was lovely! Three huge floors of living space, large bedrooms with comfy beds, lots of lounge chairs outside near pool. House was as shown in pics or better. Artwork and fun things to look at in every room. A/c was also a nice touch. Easily walkable to the water and restaurants etc. Highly recommend!
Catherine MoultrieReviewed on 29/04/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Extremely comfortable and well-equipped for a big group, well located and with a friendly check-in and check-out process.
David WalshReviewed on 30/04/2022
Review from: Airbnb
An amazing villa. Very spacious with plenty of room for all of us. Has everything you need for a magnificent stay. We really enjoyed our whole week here. Beautiful furniture and decor and extremely comfortable. Manuela was very helpful and kind throughout our whole stay. I cannot recommend this villa enough! We will certainly be back and we miss it already!
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Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed the apartment and its location would be happy to welcome you again.
Terje FatlandReviewed on 19/04/2022
Review from: Airbnb
God service, raske svar og hjelp til det meste. Vi er godt fornøyde.
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Vi er glade for, at I nød huset, vi var meget glade for at have budt jer velkommen. Håber at se jer her igen - gerne! :)
SuzanneReviewed on 19/07/2025
Review from: Booking.com
Fabulous location. Great space. Beautiful house. Host was helpful. Lovely pool
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Response:
Dear Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fabulous location, great space, and lovely pool, as well as our team's helpfulness during your stay. We truly appreciate your constructive comments regarding the shower size and the kitchen amenities. Your insights about the personal artifacts and the need for a bit of TLC are valuable to us, as they help us understand our guests’ perspectives better. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance our offerings. Thank you once again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Happy.Rentals Team
Michelle GuReviewed on 27/06/2017
Review from: Happy.Rentals
June 2017 Absolutely beautiful property in an ideal location for visiting Desenzano and surrounding cities. Close to train station, butcher, small grocery store, veggie/fruit stand all basically across the street and the town Center walkable in 5-10mins. The owner and her family were very nice and accommodating to our requests and were able to communicate well in english... especially during a power outage in the middle of the night! They are very available and gracious hosts, my family had a fantastic time as did we... the Pool was wonderful on hot days! Thank you again for a wonderful stay! Michelle, UK
John Colm MooreReviewed on 26/06/2025
Review from: Airbnb
We had a really good family holiday in Villa Barbara. It was expensive but probably the going rate fr sic a fantastic location. I was disappointed to be asked to pay €35 extra for a cot and high chair for my infant grandson. 2 showers for our group was enough but they are small, I’d suggest put in some small shelves to avoid the need to crouch down awkwardly to find soap or shampoo. Overall, we had a lovely time and Nicola was very helpful
Deirdre MaherReviewed on 07/06/2025
Review from: Airbnb
House is in the perfect location for restaurants,lake side and shops. As other customers have said the showers need updating. Pool was a favorite with our family for cooling down. Over I would happily recommend this house for a great holiday.
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Response:
We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that your family enjoyed the pool and location. Your feedback regarding the showers is noted.
Niall Ó CuilinnReviewed on 05/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
The house is lovely, just like the pictures, we really enjoyed our stay. Manuela was very friendly and easy to communicate with. The pool is lovely and was cleaned regularly. Plenty of bowls and plates and pots and crockery, but no essentials like tea/coffee. Our only other feedback is that the property description listed shampoo and portable fans which were not provided. When we asked we were told that the description was wrong, shampoo is never provided, and that the portable fans had been removed when the aircon was installed. Unfortunately there is only air-con in the bedrooms. It was very hot downstairs. Portable fans would have been very nice. Otherwise perfect!
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Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
Nicolette HughesReviewed on 21/05/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Really interesting house with nice gardens and pool. ideal for a large family with good communal spaces. the hosts husband met us and explained the property, he was the nicest person, very helpful. lots of passers by stop to look at the house as it is lovely. great location, in walking distance for everything. quiet area, 450m from train station. only constructive comments would be showers need upgrading, more mugs and duvets with washable covers preferable than bedspreads. it was a very attractive place to stay.
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Response:
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the charm of our house and gardens! Thank you for your valuable feedback, which we'll use to enhance our amenities. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
AntoinetteReviewed on 02/08/2025
Review from: Booking.com
Die Lage ist okay da man in ein paar Minuten zu Fuß am Wasser ist.
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Response:
Liebe Antoinette, vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung und dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns Ihre Eindrücke mitzuteilen. Es freut uns, dass Ihnen die Lage des Hauses gefallen hat und Sie die Nähe zum Wasser genießen konnten. Wir bedauern jedoch sehr, dass Sie mit dem Zustand des Hauses unzufrieden waren. Ihre Anmerkungen zu den Duschmöglichkeiten, dem Bett und der Kühlung nehmen wir ernst. Wir schätzen Ihr Feedback, da es uns hilft, die Erfahrungen unserer Gäste besser zu verstehen und zu verbessern. Wir danken Ihnen nochmals für Ihre ehrliche Rückmeldung und hoffen, dass Sie trotz der genannten Punkte eine angenehme Zeit bei uns hatten. Mit besten Grüßen, Happy.Rentals Team
PeterReviewed on 17/06/2024
Review from: Happy.Rentals
JaneReviewed on 09/08/2024
Review from: Booking.com
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Morgan WeadockReviewed on 07/06/2025
Review from: Airbnb
The villa was perfect for a group. The outdoor space was private and beautiful. The pool was cleaned and ready to use. Nicola gave us a tour when we arrived and was very welcoming. The bathrooms are small/dated but it’s a historical house so that’s to be expected.
Steve HowlettReviewed on 30/05/2025
Review from: Airbnb
Great holiday, lovely house and good location. Only confussion was over how to get the keys but we were met at the property so all good. Would happily recommend this to anyone thinking of booking. This town is a great location to use as a base for Lake Garda trips.
Brigitte KreplReviewed on 06/05/2025
Review from: Airbnb
Familienfeier am Gardasee: Eine wunderschöne Jugendstil Villa im Herzen der Stadt, ruhig gelegen, sehr sauber, Hoste-Ehepaar sehr gut zu erreichen und hilfsbereit. Können wir nur wärmstens empfehlen. Danke!
Show replies
Response:
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt genossen haben und unsere Gastfreundschaft zu schätzen wussten. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.
Chris RobertsReviewed on 30/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Excellent location and accommodation.
Show replies
Response:
We are glad that you enjoyed the holiday home and its location! We would be happy to welcome you again.
Elisabeth ScottReviewed on 12/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
We had a wonderful family holiday. The house is like a stately home. Would have like air conditioning downstairs and maybe the showers need a bit of attention. Overall, a lovely home
Show replies
Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
TikhomirovaReviewed on 04/08/2024
Review from: Happy.Rentals
la casa, posizione, permanenza, pulizia, ottimo supporto dalla proprietaria della casa.
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Response:
Gentile Tikhomirova, La ringraziamo per la sua recensione. Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la casa e la pulizia, così come il supporto ricevuto dalla proprietaria. È sempre un piacere sapere che i nostri ospiti hanno avuto una buona esperienza. Speriamo di poterla ospitare nuovamente in futuro! Cordiali saluti, Happy Rentals Team
sarahReviewed on 08/07/2024
Review from: Happy.Rentals
Amazing pool and outside space, location was perfect, plenty of space for the whole family, view of the lake. We had a great time and would go back, It would have been nice to have a few more toiletries, toilet rolls, cleaning cloths etc.
Show replies
Response:
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Villa Barbara! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing pool, outdoor space, and beautiful lake views, as well as the ample room for your family. Your feedback regarding additional toiletries and cleaning supplies is greatly appreciated, and we will certainly keep it in mind for future guests. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay! Warm regards, The Happy.Rentals Team
Théo ClochardReviewed on 13/06/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Great villa with stunning garden and rooms . Kitchen amenities could have been a bit more furnished with coffee etc.
Show replies
Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
Jeanette FlatmanReviewed on 11/06/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Fantastic location, easy walk to bars and restaurants and the lake. House is very traditional and quirky with lots of space and plenty of bedrooms Having the pool was definitely a bonus The hosts were very welcoming and very quick to respond to any questions. They were extremely accommodating
Show replies
Response:
We are pleased that you liked the apartment and its location. We hope you have brought back fond memories of the region! Thank you so much for choosing us.
KuldipReviewed on 29/05/2024
Review from: Booking.com
It was stunning
Show replies
Response:
Hi Kuldip, thank you for your excellent review. We are glad that you enjoyed our property and your stay in this beautiful area! We would be happy to welcome you again. Best wishes from Happy.Rentals Team
Rajeev NayyarReviewed on 12/08/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Great villa in a great location!
David JohnsonReviewed on 30/07/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Relaxing stay in lovely, comfortable surroundings. The pool was great, big enough to do some swimming and just right for cooling down. Air con worked very nicely. Lovely views. Would recommend.
Johnny WearmouthReviewed on 08/06/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Great place for a holiday with extended family. Comfortably accommodates 8 people. Plenty of space and appliances and a nice swimming pool (temperature was fine to swim at the end of May). Easy walking distance from the town centre and ferry.
Lauren TrudeauReviewed on 07/06/2023
Review from: Airbnb
This house was lovely! Three huge floors of living space, large bedrooms with comfy beds, lots of lounge chairs outside near pool. House was as shown in pics or better. Artwork and fun things to look at in every room. A/c was also a nice touch. Easily walkable to the water and restaurants etc. Highly recommend!
Catherine MoultrieReviewed on 29/04/2023
Review from: Airbnb
Extremely comfortable and well-equipped for a big group, well located and with a friendly check-in and check-out process.
David WalshReviewed on 30/04/2022
Review from: Airbnb
An amazing villa. Very spacious with plenty of room for all of us. Has everything you need for a magnificent stay. We really enjoyed our whole week here. Beautiful furniture and decor and extremely comfortable. Manuela was very helpful and kind throughout our whole stay. I cannot recommend this villa enough! We will certainly be back and we miss it already!
Show replies
Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed the apartment and its location would be happy to welcome you again.
Terje FatlandReviewed on 19/04/2022
Review from: Airbnb
God service, raske svar og hjelp til det meste. Vi er godt fornøyde.
Show replies
Response:
Vi er glade for, at I nød huset, vi var meget glade for at have budt jer velkommen. Håber at se jer her igen - gerne! :)
SuzanneReviewed on 19/07/2025
Review from: Booking.com
Fabulous location. Great space. Beautiful house. Host was helpful. Lovely pool
Show replies
Response:
Dear Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fabulous location, great space, and lovely pool, as well as our team's helpfulness during your stay. We truly appreciate your constructive comments regarding the shower size and the kitchen amenities. Your insights about the personal artifacts and the need for a bit of TLC are valuable to us, as they help us understand our guests’ perspectives better. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance our offerings. Thank you once again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Happy.Rentals Team
Michelle GuReviewed on 27/06/2017
Review from: Happy.Rentals
June 2017 Absolutely beautiful property in an ideal location for visiting Desenzano and surrounding cities. Close to train station, butcher, small grocery store, veggie/fruit stand all basically across the street and the town Center walkable in 5-10mins. The owner and her family were very nice and accommodating to our requests and were able to communicate well in english... especially during a power outage in the middle of the night! They are very available and gracious hosts, my family had a fantastic time as did we... the Pool was wonderful on hot days! Thank you again for a wonderful stay! Michelle, UK
John Colm MooreReviewed on 26/06/2025
Review from: Airbnb
We had a really good family holiday in Villa Barbara. It was expensive but probably the going rate fr sic a fantastic location. I was disappointed to be asked to pay €35 extra for a cot and high chair for my infant grandson. 2 showers for our group was enough but they are small, I’d suggest put in some small shelves to avoid the need to crouch down awkwardly to find soap or shampoo. Overall, we had a lovely time and Nicola was very helpful
Deirdre MaherReviewed on 07/06/2025
Review from: Airbnb
House is in the perfect location for restaurants,lake side and shops. As other customers have said the showers need updating. Pool was a favorite with our family for cooling down. Over I would happily recommend this house for a great holiday.
Show replies
Response:
We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that your family enjoyed the pool and location. Your feedback regarding the showers is noted.
Niall Ó CuilinnReviewed on 05/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
The house is lovely, just like the pictures, we really enjoyed our stay. Manuela was very friendly and easy to communicate with. The pool is lovely and was cleaned regularly. Plenty of bowls and plates and pots and crockery, but no essentials like tea/coffee. Our only other feedback is that the property description listed shampoo and portable fans which were not provided. When we asked we were told that the description was wrong, shampoo is never provided, and that the portable fans had been removed when the aircon was installed. Unfortunately there is only air-con in the bedrooms. It was very hot downstairs. Portable fans would have been very nice. Otherwise perfect!
Show replies
Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
Nicolette HughesReviewed on 21/05/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Really interesting house with nice gardens and pool. ideal for a large family with good communal spaces. the hosts husband met us and explained the property, he was the nicest person, very helpful. lots of passers by stop to look at the house as it is lovely. great location, in walking distance for everything. quiet area, 450m from train station. only constructive comments would be showers need upgrading, more mugs and duvets with washable covers preferable than bedspreads. it was a very attractive place to stay.
Show replies
Response:
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the charm of our house and gardens! Thank you for your valuable feedback, which we'll use to enhance our amenities. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
AntoinetteReviewed on 02/08/2025
Review from: Booking.com
Die Lage ist okay da man in ein paar Minuten zu Fuß am Wasser ist.
Show replies
Response:
Liebe Antoinette, vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung und dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns Ihre Eindrücke mitzuteilen. Es freut uns, dass Ihnen die Lage des Hauses gefallen hat und Sie die Nähe zum Wasser genießen konnten. Wir bedauern jedoch sehr, dass Sie mit dem Zustand des Hauses unzufrieden waren. Ihre Anmerkungen zu den Duschmöglichkeiten, dem Bett und der Kühlung nehmen wir ernst. Wir schätzen Ihr Feedback, da es uns hilft, die Erfahrungen unserer Gäste besser zu verstehen und zu verbessern. Wir danken Ihnen nochmals für Ihre ehrliche Rückmeldung und hoffen, dass Sie trotz der genannten Punkte eine angenehme Zeit bei uns hatten. Mit besten Grüßen, Happy.Rentals Team
PeterReviewed on 17/06/2024
Review from: Happy.Rentals
JaneReviewed on 09/08/2024
Review from: Booking.com
