This vrbo is perfect!! Cannot recommend enough for a large party looking to embrace the Italian country side. Highly recommend having Carolina cook you a welcome meal(try the lasagna). Trust in the hosts recommendation that you need a car and make sure it is one with some clearance as the driveway is no joke. The proximity to the local town of castellina in Chianti is perfect and had everything we needed for our stay.

Fantastic property which has the feel of being on a beautiful farm / vineyard but with all the modern conveniences. Lots of rooms and spaces to explore in the Villa plus the pool was a wonderful oasis when the temperatures got high. The location is excellent and we spent a lot of time in Castellina, Florence, and Sienna. The hosts wrote several books which are really helpful!!! What to see, where to spend time, and all the interesting facts and stories involving places, artists, and players who shaped Tuscany. We also cooked several wonderful meals looking out over the vineyards down below. And of course enjoyed early morning coffee on the porch overlooking the valley. If you are traveling to Tuscany, you should consider this property.

Erik, the host is very friendly and communications were timely & great. The housekeeper, Carolina (and her kids) were very helpful /responsive in the checkin, cleaning and checkout process. Thank you Erik for the villa.. we had a fun time! This country villa is spacious enough for the 8 of us, with individualized AC in bedrooms, and heater controls on each floor. The kitchen is well equipped and large for multiple cooks, dining space is great, and the balcony accomodates our Happy Hour (when it was sunny). The pool at the upper terrace is big but the cooler climate did not permit us much swimming. The outdoor space has nice terraced landscaped. Great backyard views of Tuscan hills and vineyards. We saw wild boars, deers, and a fox. Villa location is great, as it is a great base for all day trips to nearby Etruscan/Roman cities/towns in Tuscany, and there are many to explore. So many nearby great Chianti Classico wineries. Downtown Castellina and Panzano are about 10 minutes away, and are full of local shops and restaurants. People are very, very friendly. The 0.5 mile gravel driveway is steep at certain sections. May consider a SUV rental for high clearance.

Thanks to Erik and Chama and Majid for making our stay at Podere Gabbianuzzo such a wonderful experience. The house easily accommodated us and our guests and there were many days when we wanted to do nothing but simply enjoy the property and not wander around Tuscany! But wander we did, and Gabbianuzzo was a superb jumping off point. The people of Castellina in Chianti were friendly and welcoming and Erik and Julie pointed us to many people who provided yummy meals and delicious pastries! Of course, we ventured out on our own, but the extremely helpful information prepared by Erik and Julie was invaluable as we made decisions about where to explore. All of our guests sat around the dining table poring over the booklets to plan their days. Those who followed the suggestions about Florence and Siena said they were perfect! The kitchen was well-equipped; in fact we could have had several big parties if only we had known people to invite!. Thank you for your contributions to our wonderful holiday. Our 2 1/2 year-old grandson keeps asking to go back on the plane to his Italy home! And we loved Chama and Majid, who despite the language barriers, were extremely helpful and good-natured. Grazie!