"We had the most wonderful time at the villa. Gretchen was a fantastic host—warm, communicative, and incredibly helpful. We booked around seven months in advance and stayed in touch with her for recommendations and practical information. She was absolutely wonderful throughout.The villa itself is truly one of a kind. You can feel its history in every corner, yet it is also welcoming, comfortable, and exceptionally well equipped. We were three families with five children, and it suited our needs perfectly, with plenty of room for additional guests.The spacious kitchen has everything you could possibly need, including two refrigerators. We found ourselves cooking there throughout most of the week and thoroughly enjoyed using it. The bedrooms are large, and having a bathroom for every bedroom was a real luxury. We also made frequent use of the beautiful balconies and terraces.The entire estate is magnificent and full of character. We have honestly never stayed anywhere quite like it. As we visited during the summer, the large and inviting swimming pool was a particular highlight, and we happily spent many hours there.This was a truly memorable family vacation, and every one of us enjoyed the stay immensely. Thank you, Gretchen, for such a special experience!"