My husband, Wayne, and I stayed with Elizabeth several weeks ago.
Cynthia: We had a wonderful, wonderful time in Bologna—though too short—and staying with Elizabeth, in her lovely Bologna apartment was one of the reasons why. She’s an enthusiastic and interesting host who can provide great restaurant tips, enthusiastic sight-seeing ideas, help with taxis (her fluent Italian was really helpful when we needed a taxi to the train station) etc. and is knowledgeable about all things Bologna.

I had a smile on my face each morning when I woke, wandered into the kitchen and saw the lovely, Italian-style breakfast tray that she created for us. Her place is stylish, clean, sunny and comfy. Loved the photography on the walls. And boy oh boy, the apartment location is not to be beat. She’s really in the heart of the old city, and our first evening there she took the time to walk with us herself to an area where we could find a late evening bite to eat—making sure that we knew the way back. I wholeheartedly recommend Elizabeth’s place for long or short Bologna visits.

Wayne: We stayed with Elizabeth for two nights in October 2012. She was unreservedly warm, generous, and helpful, and hip, and made our stay in Bologna really easy. We felt completely relaxed and welcomed. The apartment is very close to the Centro Storico (historical center), in a medieval warren of alleys and ancient buildings leaning over the streets. You don't actually see the courtyard with the well, but the apartment was very modern, spacious, and comfortable.