In diesen neuen Zeiten der Pandemie war die Casa Eden unser Erholungsort diesen Sommer. Chiara und Ian haben uns herzlich empfangen und uns gewissenhaft in die neuen Covid-Regeln eingewiesen und das hervorragend ausgestattete Haus erklärt sodass wir, eine große Gruppe von Erwachsenen, Teenagern und Kindern diesen lange nicht für möglich gehaltetenen Urlaub in vollen Zügen genießen konnten. Das großzügig geschnittene Haus und Anwesen ließ viel Raum für jeden Einzelnen und an der bemerkenswerten Aussicht konnte man sich nicht sattsehen. Wir hoffen, eines Tages wieder zurückkehren zu können, an diesen wunderschönen Ort.

Het huis bevindt zich op een werkelijk prachtige locatie met een oneindig uitzicht. De foto’s die online zijn te vinden doen de locatie zeker geen eer aan. De map met informatie over het afval inzamelen en de omgeving was niet helemaal meer up to date en de horren op bepaalde slaapkamers waren kapot, hierdoor veel last gehad van steekmuggen. Voor de rest een top vakantie gehad. Vraag ook zeker of het mogelijk is dat de eigenaresse een keer kookt! Door meerdere restaurants werden haar kookkunsten niet geëvenaard. Al met al een absolute aanrader.

Hi, We booked this property 15 months in advance for a family trip for combined birthdays and graduation. Chiara was excellent with communication during that time for any questions, and even split up the payments more so that getting funds from multiple relatives was easier. Prior to arrival, she purchased some requested necessities ( diapers, milk, etc) so we didn’t have to search for a store. Upon arrival, the house fit the description well and she and Ian gave us a complete tour. The Good: The house was beautiful as were the views! It was very spacious! The location to take day trips was well situated, it is a 35 minute drive to the Empoli train station which we commuted to Siena, Florence, Venice, Naples( some of us) and Pisa. The owners are next door and are often readily present for any questions or recommendations! My toddler had a minor mishap with an item, and they were very kind in not applying a large charge. No air conditioning, but they did provide several powerful fans that came in handy. Child friendly- they had gates on each stair landing and the pool is fenced and locked. They provided a new high chair and pack and play for my son to sleep in. Storage- huge closets and LOTS of hangers!!! The Not So Good( subjective) Mosquitoes!!! I know they have no control of this , and most of my relatives were fine, but I got bit so much, despite using spray, that I was covered in welts most of the time. WiFi- A storm had come through a couple days before and knocked out a tower, so WiFi was extremely spotty and only accessible on the third floor. They did give us access to their personal WiFi for a day which was very nice- however the remainder of the time it didn’t work well. Trash- again, subjective for various travelers, but for us it was different. They separate trash into five different containers( six counting glass drop off) and it took time to learn the system. This is probably typical in other italian ( or European) homes so I don’t fault them, but if you aren’t used to this, be forewarned.

We spent a wonderful week in April in this house located in the beautiful hills outside of Vinci. The house fit all 10 of us quite confortably (stupendous views from every lovely room), the kitchen was fully supplied twith enough large pots and pans etc for us to cook our meals, and the dining table could fit us all. Only the living room was a bit small for 10, but the terrasse with its unforgettable views compensates for that when the weather is nice. Chiara and Ian were most friendly and helpful. They were even kind enough to offer to shop for us ahead of time, given that we arrived on the eve of a holliday when the shops would be closed. The house is 1h away from Lucca, 1.5 or 2 hours from Arezzo and Sienna, less than 1 hour from Florence, and we also loved Cerreto Guidi, Vinci of course, Pistoia, climbing in Monsummano Terme, and Montecatini Terme!