My sister and I rented this apartment for the week of July 2-9th, 2011. We could not have been more happy with its location, accommodations, owners and overall ambiance. We were greeted by the owner with a basketful of vegetables from his garden and olive oil from their olive grove which we put to great use throughout our stay. His entire family was wonderful. They were often present, but not intrusive and it was their presence that made the stay the much more enjoyable. You really felt a part of the Tuscan life.
The unit itself is actually comprised of two buildings. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are housed together in an attachment to the actual farmhouse. There is a magnificent view from the kitchen window! Both my sister and I found the bed too hard for our American tastes, but by the end of the week we had adjusted. The bathroom and shower were a nice size compared to what I had been accustomed to in other Italian rental situations. We had everything we needed as far as kitchen utensils including a moka pot. We also had free use of the laundry and could pick items from the garden, as needed.
The living room is across a stone pathway and is its own separate building. Other reviewers cited this as an inconvenience but completely disagree. It added to the overall charm and we used it nightly. There is a fireplace which we did not need to use. They also have a TV which accesses American channels but a lightening storm had disabled the satellite. It was not fixed until a day or two before we were leaving but we assured our host that this was not an issue as we were not there to watch TV! Off of the living room is a private patio with table and chairs and a small charcoal grill.
If the view from the kitchen was magnificent, the view from the patio and living room was ultra-magnificent! From our yard (which had 2 lounge chars), the patio, living room, and the kitchen you could see the Tuscan hillside in all its beauty. In addition to this, there was a spectacular view of the town of San Gimignano. You could see all the towers and the town of "Medieval Manhattan." Furthermore, there was rosemary, lavender and thyme everywhere. We cut several sprigs and placed them within vases and baskets left for our use. We even used rosemary branches to skewer chicken to grill. All was so lovely.
They had a very fat cat a young dog, Olivia, who were a constant presence, which we absolutely adored. Especially Olivia, who greeted us at our car, every time we pulled in, bringing gifts of sticks or whatever else was at hand. It made my sister miss her dog a bit less.
One evening the owner’s wife had friends over and she brought us over Farro seafood salad for us to enjoy as well.
Overall, I would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone.
Bij het huren van een vakantiehuis in Italië garanderen wij dat de prijs de laagste prijs online is. Een eenvoudige, probleemloze garantie. Duizenden tevreden klanten.
My sister and I rented this apartment for the week of July 2-9th, 2011. We could not have been more happy with its location, accommodations, owners and overall ambiance. We were greeted by the owner with a basketful of vegetables from his garden and olive oil from their olive grove which we put to great use throughout our stay. His entire family was wonderful. They were often present, but not intrusive and it was their presence that made the stay the much more enjoyable. You really felt a part of the Tuscan life.
The unit itself is actually comprised of two buildings. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are housed together in an attachment to the actual farmhouse. There is a magnificent view from the kitchen window! Both my sister and I found the bed too hard for our American tastes, but by the end of the week we had adjusted. The bathroom and shower were a nice size compared to what I had been accustomed to in other Italian rental situations. We had everything we needed as far as kitchen utensils including a moka pot. We also had free use of the laundry and could pick items from the garden, as needed.
The living room is across a stone pathway and is its own separate building. Other reviewers cited this as an inconvenience but completely disagree. It added to the overall charm and we used it nightly. There is a fireplace which we did not need to use. They also have a TV which accesses American channels but a lightening storm had disabled the satellite. It was not fixed until a day or two before we were leaving but we assured our host that this was not an issue as we were not there to watch TV! Off of the living room is a private patio with table and chairs and a small charcoal grill.
If the view from the kitchen was magnificent, the view from the patio and living room was ultra-magnificent! From our yard (which had 2 lounge chars), the patio, living room, and the kitchen you could see the Tuscan hillside in all its beauty. In addition to this, there was a spectacular view of the town of San Gimignano. You could see all the towers and the town of "Medieval Manhattan." Furthermore, there was rosemary, lavender and thyme everywhere. We cut several sprigs and placed them within vases and baskets left for our use. We even used rosemary branches to skewer chicken to grill. All was so lovely.
They had a very fat cat a young dog, Olivia, who were a constant presence, which we absolutely adored. Especially Olivia, who greeted us at our car, every time we pulled in, bringing gifts of sticks or whatever else was at hand. It made my sister miss her dog a bit less.
One evening the owner’s wife had friends over and she brought us over Farro seafood salad for us to enjoy as well.
Overall, I would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone.