You know that sinking feeling when you have spent months planning your big vacat…

You know that sinking feeling when you have spent months planning your big vacation, researched everything, and then you are driving up and it looks nothing like the pictures? Well that's NOT going to happen at this fabulous villa! Everything was even more beautiful than the pictures, and the owner was kinder, more helpful than we could have hoped, helped with dinner reservations, touring suggestions and even met us at 11 pm when we locked ourselves out. Kitchen have enough to make simple meals, beds are very firm (I didn't mind this), and AC units worked wonderfully, even in the July heat. We were traveling with five children, and had the upstairs units. We enjoyed the beautiful piano, antiques, fabulous times on the patio with views of the tuscan hills. The pool is refreshing and lovely - hills surrounding with vineyards, olive trees and even a wild boar (a baby). The drive from Certaldo was about 10 minutes, great restaurant down the street, wonderful, personal wine tasting that was educational for all. We are anxious for our wine to arrive by mail but can it taste as good without the view? I'm a picky traveler and I feel comfortable recommending this beautiful spot to a couple for a romantic get a way or a family for a great base to explore tuscany.

The perfect place to live your tuscan dream! Explore the region or simply hang o…

The perfect place to live your tuscan dream! Explore the region or simply hang out at the wonderful pool with it's amazing view. After some days at this lovely, perfect and lovely decorated rooms make you feel home, everything is perfectly clean, you don't miss anything (hair-dryer,...) and the family is so friendly and helpful but also "not visible" if you are not in the mood for a talk. Simply paradise!