Reading comments and reviews of guests that have stayed in a Tuscan villa or apartment is a great way to start planning your trip to Tuscany, Italy. After their trip, each guest is asked to evaluate different aspects the accomodation and to leave a general comment to publish. To view the ratings for each category, click the link called 'Villa Review Rating Details'. If you're considering Tuscany for your next vacation, please take a few minutes to browse these reviews - you'll be glad you did.
The villa was stunningly beautiful!
It was not only one of the most well kept accomodation we have stayed in, but we got lost on arrival (our bad navigating), and owner even came and picked us up.
The owners went out of their way to accomodate and make our stay the most memoriable and best experience we have ever had, we are so grateful.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Separates Ferienhaus im Grundstück und neben dem Haus des Vermieters, außerhalb von Foiano della Chiana (Auto erforderlich) in ruhiger Lage mit angrenzenden Oliven- und Weinplantagen; sehr freundliche Vermieter; Ausstattung wie in der Anzeige beschrieben (Sat-TV nur italienische Sender eingestellt) und auf den Bildern dargestellt; Bad mit Dusche, die etwas eng ist; wunderschöner Pool ist zum Schwimmen geeignet; am Ferienhaus befindet sich eine Sitzgelegenheit unter einem Pergola; Bett- und Badwäsche sind vorhanden und werden wöchentlich gewechselt.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Separate holiday home on the property and next to the house of the landlord, outside of Foiano della Chiana (car required) in a quiet location with adjacent olive and vineyards; very friendly landlord; Equipment as described in the ad (satellite TV set only Italian channels) and shown in the pictures; Bathroom with shower, which is a bit narrow; beautiful pool is suitable for swimming; The holiday home has a seating area under a pergola; Bed linen and towels are provided and changed weekly.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Nice villa with special flair. Without the big terrace outside, the kitchen inside the house would have been too small, but it was okay when only two people were in the kitchen at the same time. Doors and some of the inventory was not well treated and needs replacement. Next to the villa there was a dog by himself barking all night long which was not nice and kept us awake many hours during the night. The outside terrace is beautiful and we had great hours with our friends there while the wooden Pizza oven made nice dinner for all of us. Without this it wouldn't have been so nice. Pool area is very nice also and a gentleman came every morning to clean up the outside area. Nice house but needs upgrades inside, especially the room doors.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Geweldige locatie en super gastvrije en vriendelijke familie. Qua ligging om dagtripjes te ondernemen ideaal, aangezien alles binnen een uur ongeveer te bereiken is (Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Florence, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, maar ook kleinere plaatsjes in de omgeving zijn de moeite waard). Tweemaal per week kookt de familie voor de gasten (pizza-avond en toscaans diner), hetgeen echt de moeite waard is. Hierdoor direct contact met andere gasten in het appartementen complex.
De ligging is buitenaf op een heuvel waardoor rust echt aanwezig is. In september was het zwembad water al wat frisser, maar ook de moeite waard om een duik in te nemen.
De familie is erg vriendelijk en gastvrij, helpen je bij vragen en spreken diverse talen.
Zeker de intentie om nog weer terug te komen.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Great location and super welcoming and friendly family. As a place to go for a daytrip, everything is within reach of an hour (Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Florence, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, but also smaller places in the area are worthwhile). Twice a week the family cooks for the guests (pizza evening and Tuscan dinner), which is really worth it. This allows direct contact with other guests in the residence.
The location is outside on a hill which makes for a real rest. In September the pool water was a little bit fresher but also worth a dip.
The family is very friendly and welcoming, helping you with questions and speaking different languages.
Certainly the intention to come back again.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The apartment is difficult to access. It was not especially clean. Many things needed repair - door handles etc. The kitchen area is badly laid out and difficult to use. The fridge had not been defrosted for years and therefore did not function well. There was 6-year old food in one of the cupboards. The owner does not seem to be very interested in his guests - he took 3 hours to react when informed that there was no electricity after a storm. The access road as given in the instructions is atrocious.
Villa Elisa is far more beautiful than these pictures suggest - seriously, they really undersell just how lovely it is! It is spacious, pretty and has great amenities. The pool area and balconies are a nice touch - the perfect places to relax. The views across the Tuscan countryside are also incredible and Elisa was a joy to work with in organising details of our stay. The property is in a quiet spot, a five minute walk from the town of Scarperia, which has a supermarket, pharmacy, some little attractions, shops and restaurants. Not the most rocking town in the world but pretty and historic. It is a great base for exploring Tuscany and is close to the famous race tracks of Mugello, the famous Medici Villa Demidoff (now a park), Lake Bilancino and the Barberino Designer Outlet.
I will say, however, that you are in the Tuscan countryside so you should expect bugs and my father and I were eaten alive by mosquitoes. This is not the fault of the owners but something you should definitely prepare for - bring repellent and antihistamines. Also, there aren't a lot of sockets that can handle laptops or electrical items bigger than lamps or phone chargers, this is a little irritating but a minor complaint within the grand scheme of how lovely this villa is.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
