The apartment is simple but comfortable, clean, and quite centrally located, about a 10–15 minute walk from the centre. Communication with the host was easy and straightforward. A few downsides: It would have been nice to have some basic kitchen essentials like salt and oil. We chose the “top floor” hoping for less noise from above, but unfortunately, there was a lot of noise from the neighboring apartment. We could hear every word, furniture being moved, and other noises from around 6am until late in the evening, even on weekends. While charging for early check-in is of course at the host’s discretion, in our long-term travel experience it’s usually offered as a courtesy when the apartment is already available.

Lovely comfortable apartment very well located for Parma attractions. Bright and welcoming, a lot of thought and care has gone into the decor. Silvia is a very helpful and friendly host.

The location is the highlight of La Casa del Vino. Near all the attractions but still in a quiet alley. Great contact with our host Silvia too.

The standard seemed a bit low considering the price paid, however maybe it was due to the ongoing Antique Fair in Parma. However, it would be nice to receive a better quality of towels and bedsheets. It was clean enough, but I feel the whole apartment could use a proper deep-cleaning. Not necessarily a drawback, but still - have in mind that the shower is very small and a larger person could have a problem even entering it. Same with narrow staircase that leads to the apartment. The placement of apartments in the building, right beside the staircase is such that anytime somebody enters / leaves you hear very loud “buzz” of the door - we managed to sleep okay, despite that, but it can be considered a nuisance for some.

Stayed in ‘Malvasia’ which was on the ground floor so no stairs to access. Room was an adequate size, as was the bathroom. Access would have been easy had I screen shotted the codes! (I had thought I’d downloaded them but then couldn’t get them so would definitely recommending screen shotting). The air con worked excellently and the fridge was a godsend in such hot weather. Bed comfy. Area feels safe which is important to me as a solo traveller, and area is reasonably quiet.

Nowhere to cook and no kettle. Cutlery, a glass and a mug had been provided but no plates! Had to improvise with plastic containers. Also, no sink in the ‘kitchen area’ so had to use the bathroom sink and there was no washing up liquid provided (I guess cause there isn’t a sink). I had thought that because of this the cutlery and cups may be replaced during my stay (was there for 4 nights) but this wasn’t the case. Reading back it says some rooms do not have full kitchen facilities although I wouldn’t say this was clear when I booked the single room. Room could be noisy as you can hear people coming and going, (it is necessary to press the loud door unlock switch to get out of the front door which is right next to the room) and walls are thin so if people talk outside the room you can hear everything. Maybe if you were in a room upstairs this wouldn’t be a problem. Not enough toilet roll to last me 4 days - guess I could have requested this although I didn’t. Also, no facilities to recycle which was disappointing given the importance of this and that in Italy they seem keen on this. I left my recycling separately but unsure if this would have been recycled. Dust under and behind the wardrobe and under the fridge, and mould behind the bathroom sink on the floor). Also need to make sure you keep the blinds shut if you don’t want people to see in when they walk past. Not that I was bothered - but description says wine included - there was none in my room.