"The owner, Franco, is amazing. The instructions and information we received before arrival, check in process, recommendations of restaurants, arranging a van to take us to the station - all incredibly helpful. And even afterwards if you leave your passport behind...The villa is huge and the photos don't do it justice, Garden was dry when we were there in August (35 degrees every day) but the pool is large, cool and maintained almost every day. Plenty of sun loungers, outside tables and chairs for eating etc. Rooms are large, beds comfortable and bedding/towels etc all good quality. Pots, pans, glasses, crockery - everything is on hand.The location is perfect. Monte Carlo is on your doorstep - a beautiful ancient walled town on the hill - and great for great restaurants and bars. Marginone is less pretty but good for supplies and more restaurants, We only went to Altopascio for the big well stocked supermarkets but there is a lovely town centre with more bars and restaurants if you need a bigger selection. We had day trips to Pisa, Camaiore beach, Montecatini (via the Funicular) but most of the time lazed about at the villa.If you want a modern, pristine, perfectly presented villa, manicured lawn, luxury inside and out - this is NOT the place for you and the price reflects that.However, if you want a taste of authentic Tuscany hosted by one of the nicest guys you could meet (in what was his family home), then I would wholehearededly recommend."