Il Colombaio In Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany

Yes everything was fantastic

would have been excellent, except the property didn’t have screens on some of the windows & we got a bunch of mosquito bites. (there was no a/c, so we had to keep the windows open at night.)host was awesome, connected us to a great restaurant out first night, a local cooking class the night after, he was really helpful. the location was beautiful. perfectly situated in the region to explore castles, day trips, etc.

We had a magical stay!The house is absolutely stunning — beautifully designed, spotlessly clean, and even more spacious than expected. The pool was crystal clear and perfect for relaxing together. Umberto was an exceptional host: responsive, kind, and always quick to reply. Everything felt smooth, easy, and welcoming. We stayed with friends and had an unforgettable time. Highly recommended!

Our stay was for 2 weeks. The location and surrounding views are amazing. Love the village of Gaiole, several places to eat, grab coffee or some supplies. But here was the down side, other then the pool it was hard to gather as a group. The kitchen has very limited utensils, glasses, no supplys of any kind, like trash bags ect. The fridge and freezer are very small. We found ourselves running back and forth between the 2 houses to gather enough for a simple dinner. We stayed in the farm house apartment, which was was very hot. The evenings were well over 85 inside with all the windows open and a fan running. The house never would cool down even when it was cooler out side. The stone tower was a bit cooler but also has no screens on any windows so there are mosquitoes and Flys that will come in.Pool area was nice and pool clean. But, Most of the umbrellas were broken and moldy. We were supplied one towel each, one for the pool and one for the shower. They did come and changed sheets and towels 1 week in to our stay which was nice.Umberto was responsive and easy to deal with. But the original management company pulled us out of vrbo and we had to use them direct. It was hard to communicate with them and it was a little confusing. There was no book for the property or really instructions like where to take the trash etc.

We very much enjoyed our stay at this villa. The check-in process was smooth, the property was as described, it was clean, and it's location was wonderful. The easy and close access to the small village of Gaiole in Chianti was very convenient as if we needed a quick dine out or groceries and coffee we could easily drive down. The villa itself is equipped with the basics but we would have liked a few additions which I'll list below. The rooms were very clean, spacious, with nice bathrooms. Unfortunately they are not air conditioned, and given the 40 Celsius days, we had to stay cool with fans in the evening. The nice pool was a wonderful amenity to have during the hot days. The recommendations we have to improve this nice property even more would be the following: - more utensils in both kitchens - better toasters and perhaps an upgrade on appliances - improve the Internet, as the wife signal was poor, and the Internet speed quite slow. - a binder with all the necessary information regarding the property, including how to deal with garbage, internet information, and other basic requirements which is a common practice with most rental properties. Aside from what we listed above the property was great and we would recommend it.

Fabulous property a short (but steep) walk from Gaiole town centre up a paved road. The owners, living nearby, were very welcoming and the views from the property were perfect Tuscany. We enjoyed use of the swimming pool and cooking in the property kitchen.

Unforgettable and memorable stay

Quiet, well equipped. ancient stone farmhouse with unusual and spacious tower. Gaiole is a short drive down the hill with market and shops

A big thank you to our hosts at II Colombaio -- especially Umberto who was so helpful! We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful villa! The two buildings worked out well to give everyone space. The view was spectacular and the town of Gaiole was a simple and lovely walk down the hill. We highly recommend this property and we hope to return!

Would return without hesitation. Pool was fantastic. Quiet location and easy walk into town and restaurants.