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Rental Date: Saturday 10th of September 2011.

Renter: Peter F. (Lindisfarne, Tasmania, Australia).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Ten of us travelled all the way from Australia to have a week together in Tuscany and the Villa was everything we hoped for and much more...it is rustic, comfortable, spacious, in an excellent location and with a fantastic pool. Beware...the written directions to find the property are very confusing and with out the sat nav coordinates you will not find it!! Now that we know how to find it, we will definitely be recommending it to all our friends!

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Rental Date: Saturday 24th of September 2011.

Renter: John V. (Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Casa Tonio is set amongst old olive groves overlooking the nearby village church, and located some 25 minutes by car from the town of Lucca. The local village cafe is a 10 minute walk. The casa comfortably sleeps six people, but the owners are currently in the midst of an extension which looks like it will double the capacity. Aesthetically, Casa Tonio is straight out of a Tuscan travel book. If we had a complaint, and it was only minor, it was the lack of bed pillows (one for each person only).

Please visit Casa Tonio for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Capannori, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Monday 12th of September 2011.

Renter: Daniele E. (Dronfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

The ‘Casotto’ is a lovely little property lost in beautiful rolling Tuscan countryside about 3 kilometres outside the village of Castelmuzio. Be warned however that access is via an unmade dirt track, the last 2 km of which are steep & heavily rutted, for peace of mind a 4x4 is highly recommended. A converted barn finished to a very high standard in 2009 by the owners who are extremely friendly & helpful, the property makes an ideal base for a couple or small family wishing to visit Arezzo, Lucignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena etc.

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Rental Date: Wednesday 28th of September 2011.

Renter: Jackie M. (Silver Spring, MD, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

This property was perfect for us. We wanted a charming place that was central in Tuscany and had at least 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a comfortable lounge area. This restored house exceeded our expectations. The photos looked like a perfect fit after analyzing dozens on the website. When we arrived, our first reaction when we opened the door was a collective "Oh how nice!". The property was spacious and extremely comfortable. It felt like coming home after a long day of travel and sightseeing. The owner was friendly & gracious and had outfitted the property anticipating most of our needs. She even had a bottle of wine and homemade jam waiting for us! She and her husband renovated the property over 3 years. Their attention to detail and high standards was evident in all the details. It's not a luxury villa, but a comfortable, "cute", historic old chapel that is homey.

Easy Reserve was responsive and friendly. It was my first time using this type of service. I didn't know if they were a good one out of the many you find online and what to expect. I would use them again for any future trip of this kind.

As a footnote, Easy Reserve helped us arrange a cooking lesson during our stay. The owner offered, being a great home cook. That afternoon and evening were a highlight of our trip. She arranged everything we would need, taught us a dozen techniques resulting in a great meal which we shared with several of her friends and relatives! It couldn't have been a better experience.

Jackie & John, Maryland, USA

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