10/10 Excellent
Chandler C.
30 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical property and gracious hospitality
Our stay at Adriana's gorgeous home exceeded our expectations. She is a kind, energetic, responsive host exuding Italian dolce vita not only in our interactions but also in the way she has created this magical property. There are happy flowers all over--inside and out--and the Tuscan landscape is gorgeous both near (right outside the doors and windows) and far on the surrounding hillsides. The home was perfectly neat, elegant, tastefully and traditionally decorated, well-stocked. We enjoyed sleeping with open windows which allowed us to wake to a symphony of birds each morning. The home is a very old watch tower, which provides quite an aesthetic vibe, but is also modern and comfortable in the important ways (i.e., the bathrooms and kitchen!) The pool area is a short hike down the hill and absolutely worth the walk. It's beautiful, serene, perfectly Tuscan and quite photogenic. My boys loved being in that pool and their only regret from our trip is that we spent more afternoons lounging there. I discovered a lovely hike (1-hour loop) from the property, and Adriana provided great tips for local restaurants and outings. Florence is about an hour's drive away--not too bad--although the fifteen minutes from Londa to the property is gorgeous but a narrow road that is a bit harrowing the first time but you habituate after a couple runs. Our most perfect afternoon of all our two weeks in Italy was a summer rainstorm that swept over the property. This place is the perfect combination of an elegant, classic structure plus natural elements of birds, bees, and rolling slopes. Along with Adriana's kindness and zest, this place is very special indeed. Thank you.
Chandler C.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022