This was our fifth visit to the Santa Margherita area, and in the early planning stages for this particular visit, we had researched several rental properties, but were confident early in the application process that this was the one. Despite the fact that our communications with Alessandra were via e-mail, we quickly developed a mutual rapport because of her openness, reliability and welcoming nature. Her personality and charm came through, and we felt as if we had already met her. She made a strong impression on us as a person who takes her business seriously and is committed to developing and maintaining satisfied tenants. She has a well-organized system for signing new tenants which makes the application and booking processes flow smoothly. These attributes, all of which were evident in her clear and effective communication with us, prior to official booking, served to convince us that our stay would be enjoyable.
The apartment met all four items on our wish list: quiet neighborhood, comfortable bed, nice bathrooms, and accessibility to all that Santa Margherita has to offer. This apartment is on a quiet street in a very nice neighborhood. The door from the combination kitchen, dining and living area, as well as the door from the second bedroom, each open onto a lovely private garden with trees, flowering plants and additional seating. The apartment was well-maintained, and exactly as pictured and described, equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and convenient stay. The location couldn't have been better, quiet but only a 5-10 minute walk to cafes, restaurants, grocers, shops, churches, historical sites, the harbor, train station, etc. Alessandra had provided us with dining out recommendations, and we used them, but we also enjoyed preparing the specialties of Liguria and dining in. Emilio, the apartment manager, lives in the building, was very attentive and helpful to us, sharing recommendations for an interesting and enjoyable stay. Brochures, information about weekly markets and seasonal events, train and bus schedules, maps and related information are available for tenants to use in planning activities in Santa Margherita and excursions to other towns along the beautiful coast.
Alessandra's communication and organizational skills, reliability and commitment to ensuring the comfort of guests had an enormous impact on the quality of our tenancy and our enjoyment of Santa Margherita and the surrounding area.