As our first trip after lockdown, we wanted to make sure we took all precautions possible. That included staying in a quiet, remote area and foregoing a stay in a hotel. We left our comfort zone and decided to rent the house at Villa Apicella. When we arrived, we were greeted by the owner, Dan, who lives on the 70 acre property himself. The house rental was spotless, and essentials all provided for us (including freshly picked vegetables from the garden!) The expansive property, built in an area rich with history and spirtuality, included our own private pool, hiking trails, friendly donkeys (perhaps our highlight!), and spectacular mountain views. Some days we found ourselves not leaving the property, still with endless things to do. Dan and his wife Betsy were the most gracious hosts- kind and thoughtful. We already miss conversations with them about their interesting lives. After a week's stay, we felt refreshed and calm, with our views on travel lodging changed forever. We can't wait to go back and visit Dan, Betsy, and the donkeys!