Everything about this villa was absolutely wonderful! The home was well stocked with everything you could need -- feel like making fresh pasta? -- they've got a pasta roller. There was never a moment where we said... Oh, I wish they had x, because they had everything we needed. The views were spectacular. The grounds were immaculate! There was an intense heat wave while we were there, but much like California wine country, the temperature drops significantly at night, so even with the historic heat wave, we were never uncomfortable. Coming home to the gorgeous pool was quite the luxury. We spent many evenings watching the sunset over the mountains from the pool (and they conveniently have the house stocked with many shatter-proof pool-safe drinkware for happy hour sunsets poolside. Tom and Colleen were the best hosts you could ask for. They were so very helpful. Definitely take their suggestions to go to the farmers market (we got some of the best fruits and vegetables, Porchetta, Prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino and more -- Plus, we found new sandals for our kids. Also, do take them up on the tour of Monte Vibiano. We were in Montepulciano on Wednesday and couldn't make their planned trip, but decided to go back later in the week and it is well worth the visit. The town of Piegaro is very small, but exceptionally charming. It feels like taking a step back in time walking through the streets. Echo's cafe is just down the street and is wonderful for a cappuccino, pastry, espresso, cocktail, wine, or light snack. Everyone was so friendly there. There are only a couple of restaurants very close to the house (and you really kind of need to drive to them). Technically, you can walk to Ristorante Da Elio, but there are no sidewalks and you're going down a steep hill -- which means you have to go back up a steep hill. La Locanda del Busta was about a 5 minute drive and was really really good. We were able to day trip to Perugia, Montepulciano, Orvieto, Citta Della Pieve, Chiusi and Sienna. Since Sienna was the furthest we worked in a stop at a thermal hot spring spa on the way home which was awesome to relax our tired muscles and to break up the drive. There are also thermal hot springs in Chianciano to check out.Getting there really wasn't hard at all. We were coming from the Amalfi coast and found a direct 3 hr fast train from Salero to Chiusi and for our departure we took a one hour fast train to Rome.