The gardens are beautiful and inviting, and from your seat on the patio you can take in the lovely view all the way down, over the olive trees, to the rolling hills of the Crete Senesi. The house is quiet, comfortably but simply furnished, with plenty of space for a couple or small group. In the heat of summer, I’m sure it’s a wonderfully cool retreat. The apartment has all bases covered as far as appliances and cooking equipment, but there were no pantry staples like oil or salt. We were able to find what we needed at the local bottega and the co-op stores in larger towns. I suspect this is a Covid policy, and not a bad one, just something to be aware of if you’re planning to cook. Hosts Marcello and Letizia are friendly and helpful, but will otherwise leave you to enjoy your vacation. We wished we spoke more Italian so we could learn more about the area, but, alas we had to just go find out for ourselves.