I was concerned when I first booked this spot because it was a little removed from Siena or Florence. It was the BEST decision I made on our journey through Italy. The family was amazing! The weee extremely pleasant and helpful. They gave us great ideas on where to eat, cities to visit and excursions to do. Ettore set us up with reservations at a local restaurant that was amazing! It was a true Tuscan local experience. He also recommended seeing specifics parts of Siena and other local cities that he recommended over Florence. We followed his recommendations and he was so right. At the last minute we tried to get into a cooking class but it was full. However, he was able to make a call and got us into a wine tasting with lunch at a local Chianti vineyard. Again, everyone enjoyed it immensely. The accommodations were spacious and very comfortable. The swimming pool was great! We have already decided that our next trip to Italy will include at least a week or more at this property. It was truly terrific!