10/10 Excellent
Ben V.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect villa for our family
This lovely house in the quiet hills near Arezzo is EXCEPTIONAL IN EVERY WAY! In prior trips to Italy and other European countries, we stayed only 3-4 days in each place before moving to another town. So this trip in May 2024 was different for us, because it was the first time we stayed in the same location for 2 weeks. We were in Tuscany for a nearby family wedding, and we were traveling with three generations (8 adults, ages 19-81).
Everyone in our group LOVED this villa, "Tociano." The setting is tranquil and the view in all directions is breathtaking. We enjoyed seeing wildlife (fox, porcupine, wild boars). The home itself is gorgeous, cozy and clean. Barbara and Julia are perfect hosts and we were able to communicate with Julia by phone and text throughout our stay. We found it easy to reach other Tuscan towns (San Gimignano, Assisi, Perugia, Cortano, Montepulciano, Siena, Arezzo) by car. We took the train to Florence (from Arezzo: 10 Euros, 50 minutes). I rented 2 Vespas from a great shop in Pienza (the owner was willing to drop off the Vespas at the villa when we arrived and pick them up at the end of our vacation). The roads were perfect for exploring on the Vespas (though next time, when we return to Tociano, I intend to rent road bikes; the roads are hilly but car traffic is light and we saw many cyclists).
Best of all was the outdoor kitchen. We enjoyed many long evenings cooking and talking around that outdoor table. THANK YOU, JULIA & BARBARA!!!!!
Ben V.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024