Whole big Tuscan Villa with Pool & Vineyards in the Heart of Tuscany

4 mile dive down a rocky road to get to the property.There was no heat in the house, could not use the fireplace, the pool was frigid, the lighting was terrible. The caretakers were nice but would not return there.

This place has it all. It was big enough for the group of 10 of us to have our own room and bathroom and privacy. The house and grounds are beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. The care takers Livio and Marella were so nice, helpful and attentive. And the highlight was Billy, the dog. He was our friend, protector and biscuit eater. For a group of dog lovers who were missing their dogs while on vacation, he made our trip. We will definitely be back.

The villa itself and its surroundings delivered exactly what was communicated in the listing. The owner was responsive to questions prior to booking, and because I missed the original instructions on check-in that came in the confirmation e-mail, the bit of confusion on check-in is on me. We booked for 20 but one family got Covid en route to the villa so were re-routed to nearby accommodation at the last minute. The two sides of the villa were both immaculate on check-in and had everything needed to house a very demanding group of family and friends (ages 7-83, from 5 countries). The AC units in each of the bedrooms worked but were generally unnecessary (except for the Master, which I'll describe below). The pool was also immaculate and there were lots of chairs as well as covered space for those who wanted some shade. The reason I did not give the villa 5 stars is because of the resident dog on the property. We love dogs and brought our own! But this dog sat in front of the master bedroom and barked (it is a huge dog, with a massive bark) every night for 6 hours without rest. We asked the caretaker to bring the dog elsewhere, and were told he does what he does and they couldn't help. I used earplugs. I closed the windows and used the AC despite there being a perfect breeze. My smart watch tells me that I got no more than 3 hours of sleep each night despite these interventions. So it was not restful and I was hosting guests while being totally sleep deprived.

The property is divided into two unconnected halves which is a small issue for large groups. The kitchen is modestly supplied but, for example, there is no coffee maker for large groups. Living spaces but outdoor infrastructure a bit lacking. Front porch invaded by birds. Back porch much better. The house also needs more comfortable outdoor furniture to sit in in the evening as well as more robust outdoor table. House holds 18 people but seating is never enough for everyone. However, the couple taking care of the house were wonderful and helped out as much as they could with a smile and support - as well as fresh eggs in the morning.

Beautiful surroundings and ideal property for people wanting separate bathrooms for each person/couple in a room. Ideal also having two connected properties to allow for some separation between groups. In our case it was older adults in one and younger adults in another! Great positioning of pool and good outdoor dining space. Enjoyed having the local chef cook an Italian meal for us. Nice owners

Great place for extended family to meet up in Tuscany

The villa was fabulous! All the rooms were excellent, each with a private bathroom, clean, and comfortable. Livio and Mirella, the caretakers who live at the villa, were constantly available to help with any situation. One of the highlights of our stay was the outdoor dining table that Marella and Livio set up for us that accommodated all 20 people and looked out over the valley. We had each dinner there. Livio also set up the woodburning barbecue for us to use. They helped arrange for us to have 2 delicious catered dinners by Roberto. The pool was another highlight. It was always cleaned and maintained and our group used its every afternoon. The grounds were gorgeous with flowers everywhere. The only negative was the road to the villa was very rough and bumpy by American standards, but we learned how to drive it slowly. Thank you Livio and Marella for making our stay so perfect and memorable. A Mille Grazie!

The view from the house is spectacular! What a great spot for a group of friends or a large family. Close to vineyards and shopping. We love sitting on the back patio having dinner. The dog and cats were an extra. Lily and her husband were very helpful and we really enjoyed having the meals cooked by the chef while we were there. The last night with the fish was the best!

First class 5 star.

The property is set in a very rural, stunning location,m. The on-site caretakers are very helpful, even taking us to the closest shop which is in the nearest town 15mins away . We communicated via google translate! Any problems were sorted straight away. The house and bedrooms all very comfortable, clean with everything you would require. There is a very placid old dog on site (who the children adored) he doesn’t come inside the property but likes to lie in the shade of the veranda. I am not a dog person but Billy was difficult not to like. He did bark at night occasionally though. The owner was very helpful and prompt at responding to any messages.