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Great location in the old town, 100 meters to the Rhine
Had a great relaxing time! Felt right at home! Loved the home and location!

Elegant apartment | 89 m² | 3 minutes to the train station & city
Everything was fine. Only the balcony a litlle bit dirtu from the birds and not cleaned. Also have to stay very quiet cause there is a sound sensors so if you will listen for a music in daytime at even on medium volume you will get notifications. Besides that, neigbours from the ground floor can complain that you walk too loud. But thats not something what the host is responsible for. In general stay was fine and everything was needed was in apartment. Also we got a bottle of wine and some gummies, what was really nice from the host.

Vacation home - time out in the countryside - in Hünxe
I travelled over from the UK, a roadtrip of sorts, Daniel was very helpful, clear in instructions, accommodating and kind. Anyone looking for a nice, clean, private space then this is the one.

120m² Burgsuite | 4 rooms| XXL terrace | A1
Dear Elias, we had a wonderful time in this huge and well-equipped apartment🙌. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ What we liked was:::: - Communication was super fast and straightforward as well as check-in and check-out. - The apartment is as in the photos, large and well equipped. - The location is great☺️. - Free parking 50m away from the apartment :: also super good. - Restaurant, café and pharmacy 2 minutes' walk. - Cable car to Schloss Burg 5 minutes walking distance and definitely recommended.

Homefy Studio Oldtown | Top Location| Rhine View
2nd time staying at Florian's studio in Düsseldorf. Perfect for a short stay and will definitely be back. Clean, very well located and reasonably priced. Thanks again

MOLA Apartments-Historisches Apartment in Altstadt
I enjoyed the stay very much; centrally and idyllically located, the small apartment offered everything you need for a self-catering stay. Coffee pods galore as an extra service, as well as a private parking space, and my personal highlight, because I like to walk barefoot, were the faux fur carpets everywhere, which fluffy and pleasantly spread a cozy flair. During my stay it was very hot outside, but the small penthouse remained pleasantly cool. Overall, I felt comfortable, even if it could have been less decorative for me. But that doesn't diminish the good overall impression. Thank you for accommodating me so well in Herdecke.

Stay in the St. Peter Monument
We had a lovely time as a trio in the very spacious, listed apartment by Alexander. You will be staying in the middle of the monument of the beautiful and completely well-preserved fortress of Zons, within walking distance to the Rhine. Really very large and cozily furnished apartment with tasteful and complete equipment, where you could easily live in four. Alexander was a very friendly and dedicated host who even sent us a small forgotten lamp by mail. Thank you again for that. Everything is fine! Always happy to come back.

House Alpenrose zum Vic
A beautiful short trip with children. A highlight of the adventure playground as well as the pool. Very child-friendly and a great, clean place to stay. Gladly again!
Waterfront house rentals

Listed former farm -stay in two guest houses
Cordula was a great host! house was beautiful. location was perfect. we will definitely come back!

Manor by the lake - 2 storeys Loft - near cities
Anne's property is beautiful. It is peaceful and quiet and the area is wonderful.

Cozy house with garden and parking.
Thank you so much for your hospitality once again. We'll probably be back again. I recommend it!

Guest rooms with rooftop terrace on the Phoenix Lake
Everything was perfect, the hostess was very responsive and created very comfortable conditions with a gorgeous view of the lake, we felt at home, the reality exceeded expectations and special thanks for the compliment in the form of flowers, fruits and sweets. I recommend it 100%!

Fantastic by the lake
The stay at Burkhardt's was very pleasant, he welcomed us as a large group of girls very friendly. 😊 The house and garden are really very nice and perfect for larger groups!!! Best regards from Stuttgart,

Welcome to the guest house of Chateau d'Orsay
this house and the town are a slice of heaven.. the house is clean, well equipped with pretty much everything and beautifully decorated, just a hundred metres from the River Rhein. the attic and the art in the house are an experience themselves. the streets and the town are surrounded with unforgettable views and also by serenity.. I was amazed with the peacefulness and the calmness of the amazing friendly people of the town of Orsoy. Last but not least is the hospitality of the Vig and his Wife who waited for me well after midnight in their restaurant opposite the house Chateau D'Orsay because of a delay with my flight. They warmly greeted me and showed me around the house and the little chats we had early in the morning and offering me tips and directions. This was one of the most memorable stays I ever had, and its for everyone an opportunity not to be missed. I will definitely return. I miss it already. thank you so much and wish the hosts all the best. 🙏🥲

5Season: Luxus-Spa, Bar, Weinkeller & Billard
We enjoyed our short trip with the group very much and had a great time in this very nice and spacious location. The house offers everything you can imagine and communication was tip top with the very friendly hosts. We felt comfortable and would book the house again. Thank you to Susan and Sabine!

Cozy & modern on the Rhine
Marco is very nice. Everything went well and smoothly. Glad to come back!
Waterfront condo rentals

Apartment 58. Easy for 2
Really beautifully refurbished old building with loving and detailed furnishings. The amenities of the accommodation on the upper floor were functional and sufficient. Access from the outside and through the staircase is private, but with domestic warmth.

Apartment @ Baldeneysee with bedroom & sofa bed
charming apartment, in condominium with private parking. good communication with Claudia. Thank you

Central apartment with separate sleeping area
Thanke you so much Umit. Amazing flat with good location. Very kind owner, always help me, if I have questions

Luxury Apartments - THE RED
The apartment is very modern, clean and has an amazing view which makes it very attractive. Henok is very friendly and organised. He planned all I needed for my stay and everything went very smoothly. It was a business trip for me but hopefully next time I will enjoy the city more. Thank you very much Henok!

Central apartment near the fair/arena
Very kind host, spotless apartment, nice location, close to public transport.

Spectecular Rhineview/fair/parking/luxury/ 12 Pers
So was a very responsive host. Prior to check in and throughout the stay, so kept in touch to make sure we arrived ok, had what we needed, and answered any questions I had. The space was nice and worked well with our family of 8. The space was extremely clean and well maintained. I appreciated that there was coffee, sugar and creamer in the cabinet. I am not sure that is always there, but it was nice to have it for the morning. Beds were comfortable. We had a very nice stay and would recommend this airbnb.

Beautiful whole apartment near Rhine/A40/A42
I had an absolutely amazing stay. The apartment is spacious and filled with natural light. There are a few bus stops nearby, making it easy to get around, and Uber had no trouble finding the place. Grocery stores, kiosks, and even an Amazon locker are all close by in case you need to pick up anything. The park and the Rhine are just a short walk away. The host was truly wonderful. very kind, helpful, and checked in to make sure everything was going well. During my two-week stay, there were a few times when I could hear the children from the upstairs unit during the day, but it was occasional and never disruptive enough to affect my experience. I’m already looking forward to staying here again soon!

Apartment with Wi-Fi - 80 m², 2nd floor, balcony, office
Staying with Birgit was great as always. She is a great hostess and is always available to help. I will be happy to come back.
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