We spent an unforgettable week in this Villa - The Hosts, the Villa, the Property, the Views, and the Location -- all fantastic!
The HOSTS. Luca and Letizia are beyond fabulous, amazing, and hospitable. They are genuine, huge hearted, and they really want their guests to have a great time at the Villa and around Tuscany. The minute we stepped onto the property, Letizia, who is so sweet, greeted us, asked us how our trip had been going, and then showed us around the Villa. Then Luca arrived. He is a big presence - huge smile, exuberant, and funny. Both Letizia and Luca went out of their way to make our visit unforgettable. For example, we asked about a good winery visit and Luca immediately got on the phone and arranged it for us the next day at a nice, higher-end winery that included a tour and an AMAZING lunch afterward. Letizia even lead us there in her car because she was worried we would get lost (it's an HOUR away). Unbelievable. Two other major highlights: Luca cooked a delicious dinner for us on the first night and he and Letizia taught us how to make Pizza and we cooked it in the pizza oven on site. All of us agree that Luca and Letizia made the trip!
The Villa. We stayed at Le Rose and it is just fantastic. Luca is not only an architect, he does everything else you can imagine. Letizia does the decorating and all the beautiful little touches you see in every room. Here are the highlights of the Villa: the kitchen is extremely well stocked, the water pressure is great with plenty of hot water, the bedrooms are quite large, there are plenty of bathrooms and showers, the living room is spacious and open, the electronics are very modern, and the feel of the Villa is just comfort.
The Property. There are many highlights to this property but here are a few: a fabulous pool with nice furniture and an iPhone plug in for music, a large whirlpool, a beautiful pizza oven Luca built, outdoor dining furniture, a secure entry gate, lots of herbs and flowers, and a huge ice maker in the room under the pool!
The Views. We spent every evening back at the Villa sipping wine, hanging out in the pool area, nibbling on snacks, and watching the sunsets. The area surrounding the Villa is quintessential Tuscany - olive trees, vineyards, and sunflower fields. Very peaceful!
The Location. The Villa is just went of Siena which is a great place to explore Tuscany - Siena, Assisi, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, etc.
Truly UNFORGETTABLE!!!
