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Date location: lundi, 6 juillet 2009.

Locataire: David W. (St Albans, Herts, United Kingdom).

Évaluation du locataire: 5/5.

Fabulous, secluded and idyllic place. Our villa, Mimosa, was ideal for family of 5, smallish living room area but, hey, we were outside on the terrace all the time so didn't actually use it. Fantastic swimming pool, but the best part of this property is the terrace that goes around all the properties. with nicely dilapidated deck chairs and a view to die for. Sitting there, glass of local chianti in hand, looking at the vineyards hanging with grapes, you could have stayed for ever. Looks a bit like a road but cars are not able to get around to it. Which means you have to lug your bags round. Top bedroom in Mimosa was great fun for our 7 and 11 year old girls, accessed via a spiral staircase, but quite exposed and not suitable for young children, as the website points out. Do I have any criticisms, not really: no local shops, not quite enough cutlery, but small points. Overall five stars. Within easy driving distance of great Tuscan sites, 40 mins to Florence, close to Sienna, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni (definitely worth a visit). I haven't posted any photos, you will just have to go yourself to find out how chilled this place is.

S'il vous plaît visitez La Valle A Polvereto: Mimosa pour plus de détails sur ce logement. Visitez cette page pour d'autres demeures à Montespertoli, Toscane, Italie.

Date location: samedi, 4 juillet 2009.

Locataire: Lucian C. (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada).

Évaluation du locataire: 4/5.

Very nice, secure property on the outskirts of Florence (in Scandicci), within 15 minutes driving to parking close to Florence attractions, 10 minutes to highways, and 10 minutes to a supermarket (COOP).
I found the instructions in finding the vila helpful if you also use Googgle Maps. The owners are nice and are very accomodating; their son has a good command of English that was a great help as our Italian comprises of only two words: gelato and vino. The property is a small, 1 bedroom house located in an olive orchard; it has a kitchen that has everything you need if you want to cook. There is a nice private patio where you can enjoy your evening (or morning) glass of Chianti. There is a satelite TV with a DVD. We did not use the Internet connection so I cannot comment. I am not sure what the expectations are for these type of accomodations in Europe but the following North American expectations where not met: no soap and toilet paper in the bathroom, no salt, sugar, coffee or tea bags in the kitchen - which can be quite an inconvenience if you arrive late in the evening. Don't rent a big car, the road to the house is very narrow - as almost all roads inside the old cities in Italy. Summers are very hot and humid in Tuscany and if you like air conditioning then this rustic acommodation is not for you. There was a fan that we used during the night to cool off, however for us, Canadians it was way too hot. But that was part of the adventure and we did not let it spoil our stay. Mosquitos were omnipresent and you cannot really keep them out of the house as you have to keep the windows open to have the air circulate to cool the rooms. Not sure why the windows are not equipped with insect screens as any home in North America is. We stayed in 3 hotels in Italy and none of them had them either - found that very strange as the screens could be an easy fix for the mosquito problem. There was a mold like smell when we arrived which we tracked down to a bed cover and the carpet which we removed and sealed in a plastic bag. With the high humidity during summer and no ventilation there is no wonder that things start to exhibit their smelly personality. Overall was a good experience and I would stay there again next summer if there would be an air conditioning unit. Good luck!

S'il vous plaît visitez Florence 798 pour plus de détails sur ce logement. Visitez cette page pour d'autres demeures à Florence, Toscane, Italie.

Date location: samedi, 4 juillet 2009.

Locataire: David G. (Wexford, PA, United States).

Évaluation du locataire: 5/5.

Rented both units (La Mura #1 & #2) for two weeks and was very satisfied with the accommodations and the hospitality of the owners. Very convenient to the village of San Gimignano (walking or driving) and yet very quiet and peaceful. Roberta speaks good English to help with your questions and Mama & Papa are quite dedicated to you enjoying yourself , even if though they do't speak English. Both units were clean and comfortable. Would recommend to any one who doesn't need a 5 Star hotel and enjoys the people as part of enjoying the culture.

Dave G.-Pennsylvania

S'il vous plaît visitez Le Mura: Le Mura 1 pour plus de détails sur ce logement. Visitez cette page pour d'autres demeures à San Gimignano, Toscane, Italie.

Date location: samedi, 4 juillet 2009.

Locataire: Wayne B. (Redmond, WA, United States).

Évaluation du locataire: 5/5.

Villa Il Nido is a lovely villa that you and your family will enjoy. It is a very modern, clean 3-bed/3-bath unit that can easily accommodate 6-8 people comfortably. There is a fully contained kitchen to cook a few meals on those days when relaxing between trips to our towns/regions. The villa is in the Alpinnes Mountain and is within walking distance to the town of Castel Garafagnana. There is a lovely swimming fountain, green grass to walk/lay and enjoy, and the hosts are very warm and friendlyly. Pablo and his wife are very sweet and add to the appeal of Villa Il Nido. They have a very nice garden and may bring over fresh vegtables for one of those "home" cook meal days.
My family and I truly enjoyed the villa.

S'il vous plaît visitez Villa Il Nido pour plus de détails sur ce logement. Visitez cette page pour d'autres demeures à Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana, Toscane, Italie.