Archive for 'Villa Reviews'

Rental Date: Saturday 1st of January 2011.

Renter: Michael & Karen M. (New York, NY, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

When we met the owners we were actually moved to another apartment - a larger apartment with a beautiful terrace. The apartment was wonderful. Cortona was a perfect town for us. It was our first trip to the Tuscany area and with Cortona being so central it was easy to daytrip to Florence, Siena, Assisi, Perugia, and Montepulciano. Plus, Cortona has so much to offer on its own. The only difficulty we had was getting a hold of the owners via e-mail to arrange check-in. Without an international cell phone, it was challenging but we made it happen.

Please visit San Benedetto for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Wednesday 29th of December 2010.

Renter: Lucio A. (Latina, Italy).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Posizione strategica, proprietari affabili, casale perfetto.... credo non serva altro per capire che la vacanza è stata molto piacevole!

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Strategic location, friendly owners, perfect house .... I don't think we need to add much to understand that the holiday was very nice!

Please visit Vigna San Giuseppe for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Capolona, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Monday 20th of December 2010.

Renter: Cheryl F. (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We stayed for 8 days in December 2010 and it was a perfect vacation for us. The property is located just outside San Gimignano and like others have written, has a lovely view. We enjoyed watching the changes in the skyline as the weather changed. The place is cozy and comfortable. We did not use the salon except for one evening, which is detached from the bedroom and kitchen/dining area. While there was plenty of wood to heat it, it was just easier to stay in the main part of the apartment. The owner, Marco Bracali and his family couldn't have been nicer in every way. They had put out a few Christmas touches, left cookies for us, and were supportive when we needed them. We would return here again and recommend it for others. The only remark is that the bathroom is a bit small but other than that, it's a special place to be.

Please visit Poggetto Di Montese for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 4th of December 2010.

Renter: Ayal Y. (Ramat-Gan, Israel).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We are a family of 5 that stayed at Casa Simona during December and it was wonderful. The owners were extremely welcoming and charming and the villa itself is wonderful - very clean and well maintained. We highly recommend it. The only thing I found missing was internet access.

Please visit Casa Simona for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 25th of September 2010.

Renter: Richard R. (Marco Island, Florida, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

As was said by a number of reviewers, the pictures as beautiful as they are, still can't capture how remarkable the villa is. The owner Rosado met us at the villa, provided not only a complete tour of the property, but also a guided tour of the village near by and made reservations for dinner for us that first night. The Tuscan dinner at the villa Rosado arranged later in the week was to die for! He also arranged extra mountain bikes and a guided day tour of the wine country. There were 4 couples and with all bedrooms having modern en-suite bathrooms was perfect. We will be returning! We rented 2 cars in Florence and made the easy 90 minute drive to the villa. With a GPS, driving in Italy is a breeze, without would have been very challenging. I bought the Italy maps for my Garmin before we left. Cheeper that renting it from the car agencies and I was sure it worked. Though none of us could speak much Italian, with a smile there was no problem communicating. Everyone we met was very friendly. Do yourself a favor and see Tuscany with your own car. Explore the hill top villages as well as the major sights then lounge by the pool with some local wine and cheese. This place is a little slice of Heaven. Rick R. Michigan

Please visit Torre Del Cielo for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Monterchi, Tuscany, Italy.