The blackbird's nest: garden and private parking.

Spacious, cool home in a quiet neighborhood

Carla and Renzo's house was perfect for our stay in Verbania. This place was exactly what we were looking for in that it was not in a very touristy area, had plenty of space for us all, had lots of amenities for kids and had wonderful helpful hosts that helped us enjoy our stay. The house was walkable to the old town part of Intra with strollers and provided a great perspective into how Italians lived their lives. Carla was very helpful to make sure we had everything we needed. This included even upgrading their wifi to make sure I had no problems working remotely. There was a slight language barrier, but Carla and Renzo's cheerful attitude and Google Translate made it not a problem. Our daughter loved playing in the yard including looking at the purple flowers, helping pick tomatoes with Carla and going down the slide. Our son loved riding all the kids vehicles and got a great start at figuring out how to pedal on the tractor. Verbania was a very beautiful area that had all kinds of fun activities to do. We enjoyed the ferry rides, the bucket chairlift, drives to nearby aerial trams in the Alps, going to nearby beaches in Feriolo, Cannero Riviera and Mergozzo. In particular I really enjoyed just walking through the old town of Intra and eating at the restaurants and of course the gelato. Thanks so much Carla and Renzo! Ciao!

We, 4 adults and 2 children had a very nice week holiday at carla and renzo. The reception was very warm, we were greeted with paste and homemade sauce. The apartment on the 1st floor is very spacious with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, everything is top clean. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge for eating and playing. The old town and the lake are only 15 minutes away. Ferries, cable cars and starting points for hikes are within easy reach. Carla and Renzo were always able to help us with all our questions, thank you very much once again for the family welcome here in the apartment, we will often and gladly think back to the beautiful time.

A lovely spacious family accommodation in a residential area. About twenty minutes walk from the water front, shops and restaurants/bars. Carla and Renzo couldn't have been more helpful and kind (whilst being unobtrusive).

We have rented with VRBO many times but never had a better place or better hosts. This rental is spacious, very, very clean, is nicely furnished and has everything you could wish for. The balcony is the best place to have your morning coffee in the sun and give you a nice view of the neighborhood and a truly Italian feeling. The plants and flowers in Carla's garden and the neighboring houses makes it feel like living in a big beautiful yard. The beautiful town of Intra can easily be reached by foot as well as on bikes which Carla and Renzo generously provide for their renters. This place is perfect for a group of friends, families, basically everybody who wants to have an unique Italian experience. A supermarket is close by (easy walk, easy bike ride) and carries everything fresh and all you need. Carla and Renzo are the most helpful and generous hosts you could wish for and make you feel welcome and at home. The house is in a perfect location for trips to attractions like Monte Mottarone, Lago Mergozzo (great beach!), boat trips to the borromean islands and other cities on the lake. We stayed one week, which was way too short to do everything and see everything the region has to offer.

The apartment, which is located in a nice neighborhood, is very spacious, clean, nicely furnished and very well equipped, even with great toys for the kids. There's plenty of place in the beautiful garden too. The hosts, Carla & Renzo, are extremely hospitable, give good advice, kindly provided us with delicious fruits and vegetables from their garden and treated the kids very lovingly. The bikes are very useful to go to the city center or to the beach. Intra is a good starting point for any trip around Lago Maggiore. In conclusion, this is definitely the place to go for spending perfect holidays!

We basically had a very nice holiday in this beautiful and spacious home . The property is clean and well furnished. The kitchen has everything one needs present. Carla and Renzo are very nice landlords. From the garden we got vegetables and herbs. The presence of bicycles was very easy. The central location of the house is very nice. You do not have to travel far to do something . Carla and Renzo thank you for your hospitality . Definitely recommended . Also for families with small children.