If you're not going to read the whole review, I'll summarize it here: Stay here. It's incredible. A luxurious slice of history in an undeniably beautiful, peaceful region of Italy. Unmatched hospitality on VRBO.
It’s built in the 1500s – so expect that it isn’t a modern mcmansion, but a place with history and generations of care and experiences that you add to when you stay there. The pool and garden area is modern and absolutely gorgeous – if you’re not exploring the small cities nearby and want to just relax, this has everything for that.
The house itself, with its giant vaulted ceilings downstairs and beautiful dining room, living room, and sitting room/whiskey room provides all of the social areas you’d need or want once the sun is down. Air conditioning is in every bedroom (and works wonderfully) and downstairs when the giant doors and windows are open the breeze kept everyone cool at night.
The kitchen is modern, the full size fridge and freezer are great to store foods to make meals. There’s also a table that can be set up outside below the steps down to the garden for your group to dine under a giant tree and the stars. It’s magical. Insane.
I’m not sure what else to say. Marcelene and Roberto are incredible, incredible hosts. They are always available via WhatsApp to answer questions, make recommendations, help with arrangements….anything at all. Roberto grew up down the street and this property has been in his family for many generations. They helped arrange whatever I asked for from wines and charcuterie on arrival to a chef to the magical dinner outside. They are at your disposal and believe that your group adds to the charm and history of a place that has hosted so many before you. Treat it well, embrace the history, and you’ll be enjoying a trip of a lifetime better than you imagined.
I’ve been all around the world to some pretty ridiculously awesome places and yet I can’t say enough great things about this place and the experiences of that week. Thank you both for having us. We hope to return soon.