Tuscany Holiday Rentals Guest Reviews

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The property and the renters were both lovely. The setting is wonderful, however the road to and from the property is quite off putting. Despite this we still had a great time. Thanks!

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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Schitterende vakantie achter de rug. Mooi logement en prachtig uitzicht op de Toscaanse heuvels.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Superb holidays behind us. Lovely accommodation and stunning views of the Tuscan hills.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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Heel leuk ingericht huisje met een fijne veranda waar je heerlijk kunt zitten. Mooi onderhouden tuin met ruim zwembad. Wij hadden het leuk gevonden als we met de eigenaar(s) hadden kunnen praten. Dat ging nu niet, omdat wij geen Italiaans praten. Wel heel bijzonder aardige mensen.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Very nice furnished house with a nice veranda where you can sit. Lovely garden with large swimming pool. We would have liked it to talk with the owner(s). This was not possible now, because we do not speak Italian. Very very nice people.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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The agency was fantastic in helping us get the villa we wanted. Most of the booking was done by skype phone and the various people we spoke to were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The booking system was straightforward.
Once we got to the villa the owners (who live onsite) were delightful and extremely helpful and friendly. We were able to overcome language barriers and we were all sad to leave at the end of our week.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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Carmine & Ana - Bloomfield, NJ. We just returned from a week at Villa Roncovisi. We were a group of 5 families. Total 19 people. We had an AWESOME time. The owners were very attentive and available for any questions or concerns. There was an air conditioner issue and it was resolved promptly. So, we didnt have to sleep in the heat. Temperatures rose to over 90 degrees F. that week, but at night the temp. was wonderful. The villa was absolutely beautiful, the antiques and furniture makes it very warm and inviting. The bathrooms were modern and clean, which is important. Who wants to hold the shower handle when washing yourself. The pool was fabulous, we literally hanged outside from morning till night. The grounds are beautiful. Also, the villa is conveniently located, you can easily visit, Florence, Pisa, Lucca and even Bologna. Bottom line, this was the best villa so far. This is our 3rd time renting villas in Italy, once in Ischia and twice in Tuscany. I Would recommend Villa Roncovisi 100%. Kudos to Ann & Alessandro for a beautiful villa.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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This was a great place to stay. We had a family gathering and we took up the whole house. Ideal. Loved Tuscany and the local villages. Driving through the tourist-free hill-top villages on the hills opposite the villa was a highlight. Owners were friendly and made us welcome. Pool was essential and used every day. Plenty of places to eat out in the town.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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Perfect holiday ! Nice People and clean quiet house !

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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We stayed with 2 families in Casa Bianca in july 2011. A very nice house, spacey and a nice atmosphere. The surroundings are beautiful, the pool very usefull during the hot days and there is enough space around the house. Because the house is in the hills it is very quiet. Nice cities to visit within an hour drive.
The only negative point is that you need the car for everything. There are no shops, bars or restaurants at walking distance.
We had a very nice stay and planning to come back.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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We researched different areas and villas and farms for weeks before settling on Fattoria Le Poggiola. It was even better than I had imagined it would be. The farm was a little tricky getting to as there are many little roads and not all signs are easy to find/read but once we found it, it was ok. The long driveway leading up to the farm house from the highway takes you away from the roads and up into the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. The land itself is beautiful: hilly and varied terrain containing olive groves, vineyards, beautiful trees and flowering plants, grassy areas, tree covered patios, and gravel around the back of the farm. There's a path through the vineyards and groves that takes you to their little lake. From everywhere you can see the Tuscan hills and mountains. The house is cozy and beautiful, and very well loved and taken care of. The 4 children stayed on the third floor in 2 very nice bedrooms. They shared a roomy bathroom. It was very warm up there but the fans and open windows made it comfortable enough at night. My sister and her husband and myself and my husband stayed on the 2nd floor in 2 of the 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms were quite spaced apart, giving each of us plenty of privacy and comfort. Everywhere were wooden windows and shutters that could be opened up to allow air flow. We stayed during a particularly hot period in July but slept comfortably with windows open and ceiling or standing fans on. Everything was decorated very prettily, each bedroom having its own color and theme. There was a kitchen on the 2nd floor, however, we didn't use it. There was also a washing machine in the kitchen. My parents stayed on the 1st floor, downstairs, in the largest, Arancione, bedroom. The stairs are stone and quite steep, especially between the 2nd and 3rd floor. To me, it all added to the charm of the farmhouse. The "living room/dining room" contains a long table with chairs. It's a dark room unless you keep all the shuttered windows and backdoor open. We didn't really sit there as we always sat outside. The kitchen was a large, comfortable professional kitchen. The stove and washing machine are quite different from what we were used to and required a little extra explanation, but no problem. It was fun to stand in the kitchen and prepare our meals all together. The kids had a great time playing ping pong tennis outside (2 ping pong tables) and swimming in the pool. Lisa Barsi, the owner, was extremely helpful and friendly. She gave us a lengthy, detailed tour of her vineyards and the wine making cellar. Afterwards, we tasted the wines and had delicious cheese, meats, and bread to go along with her wines. We loved the Cuo Nero and the 2005 Chianti!!! Please be aware that the charge is 15 euros/person for the wine tour. Sitting outside together, amidst all the beauty and wonderful air, we felt like staying forever. I can't say enough good things about the property. Be aware that you must pay for the pool towels and any EXTRA towels you ask for beyond the towels that are laid out in the bedrooms. Plenty of bath towels are provided for you upon arrival. The washing machine (small capacity) can be used free of charge. Please be aware that you need to buy all your own water to drink as it's not advised to drink the water at Le Poggiola. There's a small grocery store in Monsummano (5 minutes) and a large, very nice grocery store in Montecatini (10 minutes).

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011

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Riccardo and Simonette are the homeowners and they are fantastic. The villa was impeccably maintained and the owners were incredibly helpful and friendly. The property is absolutely stunning and we all wanted to take the cook home! If you have the opportunity plan at least one meal in and select from the villa's menu -- you will not be disappointed. This property is centrally located to everything! We day tripped Rome and Venice from our villa via the Italian train and it was simple and easy to get around. The most fun we had however was staying close to the villa and visiting the small towns scattered around the Tuscan region. The views from the home are spectacular and will be definitely be heading back.

One word of caution -- no air conditioning at this villa which is not unusual however when we were there the tempertures exceeded 100 degrees F. There is simply no way to air condition this beautiful property but come prepared to deal with standing fans. Also the road leading to the villa is unpaved and remote so take it slow or you will end up with all kinds of rock dents and dings and make sure you look for the villa in the daylight. You must try the wines of the property as well -- they are special.

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Rental Week: 09 Jul 2011