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10/10 Excellent
Kerry S.
21 Aug 2014
Experience Il Palio as a local -this is THE place!
Wow! Simonetta and Marco are the best hosts ever! We visited Siena for the first Il Palio of 2014 and hoped to experience something of the local excitement. Little did we know that our hosts would take us under their wing as introduce us to the fascinating history of the famous race. We were taken to dinner with Simonetta's Contrada, given the opportunity to view the lead up races from a very special vantage point, introduced to their family and friends, shared coffee and meals and also enjoyed drinks on their fabulous terrace (not part of the rented accommodation) and really felt the excitement of the unique Siena community during Il Palio. A priceless and unforgettable experience... We felt so privileged to have met such enthusiastic and charming hosts and soaked up all their great tips for nearby attractions as well. Never intrusive - Simonetta and Marco just went above and beyond to show show Siena to an appreciative audience. The apartment is very centrally located, spacious, characteristic and well appointed with all the amenities you need including capsule coffee maker and kitchen utensils. A little noisy during Il Palio, but so is anywhere in centro satori co with drummers, locals singing and celebrating - isn't that part of the charm? The parking was a rare bonus and allowed us to easily venture out to the beautiful mountain villages.
If you want to live as a local during Il Palio, stop looking and book this apartment!