I've been to many places but this is by far the best experience I've had through airbnb, in all regards. Firstly, there is Alessandra - the perfect host. A great human being, a fascinating, broad minded person, an intriguing conversationalist. She knows a lot about the place, and she isn't short on tips.
Then there's the location. If you want to escape the urban hustle and immerse in idyllic, timeless pastoralism, you don't have to go to obscure Amazonia. Gromo is your place. About an hours drive from Bergamo and the clocks have run back at least 50 years. You will struggle to find anything to remind you of the uniform stamp of 21st century materialism. This place still breathes with lungs, not pumps.
There's a charming river that purrs thru the valley, lush soft slopes on both sides, endless paths that lead into pure joy. There's lakes that shine like crystals and caves that seep perfect darkness. You can watch the evergreens giving birth to clouds, and the snowy peaks putting them on like lavish hats. There's balance here that's almost been forgotten.
And so to the flat: it feels like a real place, in keeping with Airbnb's original concepts. It's charmingly furnished and there's views to both ends of the valley - priceless. The house is on the main square, there's a bar, a kiosk and specialised shops close at hand. Also parking.
I don't have enough hands to recommend this place enough! It's a real gem!