We found Dianne's apartment clean, cosy, simple and comfortable. Dianne is an excellent host and has very good local knowledge which we made good use of, visiting some of the places she recommended including her favourite town of Kava up in the hills - a 30 minute bus ride.

Dianne is very helpful, articulate, has a kind heart and a great sense of humour and it was a bit like staying with a friend. Her animals are great and gave her apartment even more of a homely feel. If you are tired of staying in very touristy places, then this will be a good contrast - and we really like to mix it up and this made for a more memorable holiday for us.

The beach is five minutes walk from her apartment, the bus is right there (you don't need a car in this city), restaurants are all around and the city centre is ten minutes by bus. The shopping is great and an evening stroll through the city with all the residents shows you the real side of Italian life. Its great!

I would recommend Dianne's Salerno Apartment highly. Have a great stay and enjoy this simple base in an interesting and surprisingly tourist free city with lots to offer.

Dianne was an excellent host. Travelling throughout Italy was so very touristy but this place is not. Like other travellers have stated, Salerno is the real deal. Dianne was so informative. It was so nice to be able to speak to a local who knows English since our Italian isn't that great. She answered so many questions we had about the local culture and recommended some great places to eat and drink. Do go to the gelato place she recommends, I think it's Gerry's Gelato. All locals and the cheapest Gelato by far in Italy. Remember to pay first and then give receipt to the person serving the gelato. The cocnut flavor was amazing. Following her directions from the TRAIN STATION was very easy, we did exactly as written with no problem.

I loved staying in Dianne's Salerno B&B because I felt somewhat integrated into a slice of southern Italian life. Her cozy apartment in a real Salerno neighbourhood in the midst of the comings and goings of urban Italian life with the shops, cafes, bars, restos, pasticcerie, cheese and fish shops, young and old, chic and not was absolutely authentic and exciting. The Xmas atmosphere helped for sure but I can only image what sultry vibe summer brings to this little sea-side city.

Dianne and her Italian friend Giuseppe helped with planning day trips to places like the Amalfi Coast, Napoli, Pompei, and Paestum. A real plus is that Salerno is so close to all this without the expense of those other more touristy places. I felt completely safe at any hour in Salerno too.

Dianne's place itself is cozy, clean, and convenient, what a deal! There were answers to all my questions and a genuine willingness to help make the most of my vacation ... not something you find in all Italian pensions or budget accommodations (and I've stayed in many).

I'll definitely be back. Thanks Dianne!

Deni

This was an authentic Italian experience. The hosts, Dianne and Giuseppe, were very hospitable and helpful. They showed us around this beautiful part of Italy and we shared great moments together. We discovered off the path towns and villages and the food was incredible and also affordable, unlike Northern Italy.
The apartment is very clean and beautifully decorated. It is located in Salerno, a nice 30 min walk from the central train station, in a busy residential area full of pastry shops, caffes, boutiques, bussling with life and character.