My nine friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay in Villa Ruffini. The house is beautifully located amid an impressive rural hillscape, and is almost fully isolated from the outside world. The house is comfortable and well-equipped with a variety of amenities. Most of all: Sibilla and her family are the most generous and helpful hosts you could image.
The photos on the listing don’t accurately portray how big and varied the outside area of the house really is. There are three separate porches where you can comfortably sit with a large group, while protected from the sun or sporadic raindrops. Also not visible in the photos: it features a lit table tennis area, a bathroom, multiple fridges, an audio installation, and a television. Plenty of space for large groups to spend time together, but also for quiet moments alone.
The outdoor kitchenette allowed those who were cooking to be outside, rather than inside and isolated from the rest of the crowd. This was especially convenient since the house is very separated from the outside area, and we spent 95 percent (if not more) of our days outside. There are also multiple barbecues and a beautiful pizza oven available.
Unfortunately the kitchenette isn’t as well-equipped as the kitchen inside. This meant that we were constantly dragging pots, pans, cutlery, plates, kitchen tools, glasses, etc. from inside to outside. Given the fact that the only dishwasher was in the kitchen and there was limited space in the kitchenette to store anything, this would frequently result in a little chaos.
Aside from this tiny point of criticism, it’s hard to think of anything about the house that isn’t taken care of. It’s is the perfect place to stay for groups or larger (combined) families, conveniently located near multiple (super)markets, vineyards, nice villages, the beach, etc. We wish Sibilla and her family all the best, and would like to thank them for a fantastic week in their house!