30/01/2024
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I last shared updates here. Several years maybe?
As some of you might remember, 5 years ago, I decided to make a bold move from a corporate career in finance to hospitality entrepreneurship.
What could have gone wrong when you decide to exit a well-established corporate career and start running your own tourist business at Lake Garda?😂 However, I believe it's a remarkable milestone worth celebrating. It's already been 5 years on this journey, with the challenges of COVID and tons of other fun, and we are doing well.
For those who haven't heard from me since my corporate finance days, here's a quick update.
The fundamental idea of Gardadoma was about creating a social guesthouse with a lively living room filled with guests every morning and every evening. So, the cornerstone of our hospitality is the daily gatherings around a big table for delicious home-cooked meals, sharing local recommendations and stories with our guests. It's like being at a friend's place from the start.
As an experienced traveler, I can assure you that it's a rare find on these days, which has earned us 1500+ reviews and a 4.9 Superhost rating.
Our vacation apartments, villas, and rooms all have breathtaking lake views. Located in Brenzone sul Garda, the most authentic and non-tourist part of Lake Garda, GardaDoma offers a central yet quiet and tranquil escape. Perfect for recharging and exploring nearby attractions.
I run the estate with my friends and family, so now my extended family unites 12 people who take care of everything during your stay with us. From housekeeping to transfers and everything.
Over these five years, GardaDoma transformed from a humble Italian country house of my family with a shared bathroom into a six-bedroom guesthouse with private bathrooms and a common hall with a fireplace where all the social fun takes place. We've added six more apartments and villas (and we keep expanding, with several more apartments coming this year) giving our guests the choice of privacy in a villa or the camaraderie of our main guesthouse.
If you're passing by Lake Garda, drop by to say hi! I haven't seen many of you for years, and as always, I am super happy to see somebody from the old times.
And if you fancy a vacation around here, message me directly. I am sure you're going to love my place.