"Your home is absolutely gorgeous. We had a great time there. Lolita was great and a very nice treat having her cook the first meal we had in the house - it was a very nice introduction to Tuscany. All of the towns were great - personally I enjoyed Lucignano a bit more than Monte San Savino... La Rocca and La Maggiolata were both great - the owners of the second one were wonderful...and I would love to have their restaurant here where we live.
We did enjoy some zucchini from your garden for one of our dinners - a very nice bonus!
Again just a wonderful experience and I would not hestitate one iota recommending your home to everyone who wants a perfect Tuscan experience. It is in beautiful condition and the pictures really don't do it justice - and it is so much bigger than we ever thought." Rob and Laura, June-July, 2010
"We can not express enough how much we enjoyed our stay in your beautiful Podere Dadino in Lucignano. We loved how you decorated and appointed the home in so many lovely ways. It was much more than we had expected. I took many photos of the home and its surroundings, so I have sent you just a few… Please feel free to use them if you like. However, the ones on your website are great.
Your hand book was a bonus and gave us many good ideas. We went to several market days and enjoyed a lovely dinner in Lucignano at the Il Goccino Ristorante. The food and service was wonderful. Thank you once again. Paula, June 2010
"Just a note from us to say how much we enjoying staying at your villa. It is set in such magnificent countryside and we loved exploring the various towns around the area. Your detailed information was very useful and we used it on quite a few occasions. The villa itself was very comfortable and we all enjoyed our stay. We had really good weather for our stay and enjoyed the pool on most days. The staff who looked after the garden and cleaning etc were unobtrusive and appeared very efficient... Your villa certainly exceeded our expectations and is one of the best holidays we have enjoyed. Grant and Lyn, June 2010
“We had a great time at your house. Everything was perfect! It was hot outside (more than 35◦ C) and really cool inside. The children and parents enjoyed the swimming pool…We had delicious tomatoes in the garden and lettuce too…We visited a lot of villages and went to Perugia and Assisi… We loved the area and tasted many wines of Tuscany.” Marie-Dominique (France), August 2009
“We had a wonderful time…The house is really nice and the swimming pool also. The children really enjoyed their holidays. We made lots of visits (Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome… we also went to the beach, quite long). Well, everything was perfect.” Sophie (France), August 2009
“I was about to write to you about our stay at Podere Dadino. We loved it really…Congratulations again on your house. We enjoyed the deer every morning (sometimes also in the evening) and one evening we saw a boar!” Bernadette (Belgium), July-August 2009
“Yes, we liked the house and the lovely area very much. Everything was tops! We really had a great time there.” Ann (Belgium), July 2009
“We had a lovely time in Lucignano the past 14 days. Your house is so beautiful and nice. The region around was the same. We really enjoyed it all!!” Ingrid and Alain (Belgium), July 2009
"We SO LOVED our stay. It was perfect in every way. Your villa is beautiful, charming and whoever said the pictures on the web site don't do it justice was absolutely right. Andrea from the wine shop took us on a tour of 3 local wineries which was unforgettable. The location was the perfect hub to visit Cortona, Sienna, Arezzo, etc. We had Lolita cook for us one night for a special dinner---I could go on and on! The weather was superb. Thank you so much and please feel free to use me as a reference any time!" Linda, June 2009
"We had THE BEST time and your place is magical. You have thought of everything - from the small practical elements to the big beautiful home. Thank you so much for helping make our honeymoon so special. We will be back!!!" Katrina (London), May 2009
"Just a short note to tell you what a wonderful holiday I enjoyed at your beautiful home in Tuscany. My favorite part of the house was the kitchen. To be able to cook in that country kitchen was the most fun I had. ... We made some wonderful risottos, enjoyed all the produce in the area, including the fava beans and baby artichokes. ... You cannot truly experience life in Tuscany until you have this beautiful home of yours which we were so fortunate to occupy for 2 glorious weeks. To come 'home' in the afternoon, cook an authentic local meal, and enjoy good wine with close friends was magic. I have been to Europe many times and this was the best holiday ever." Don, April 2009
"Thank you for making Podere Dadino so much more than simply delightful accommodations in Tuscany; it felt like home from the moment we walked in. I suffered only a tiny bit of guilt that I did not dutifully explore the countryside each and every day, but more often opted for the porch…with wine, a book and good food with good friends; I don’t regret my choices!" Janet, April 2009
"The place is exactly as shown on your website and the grounds surrounding the house are absolutely beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Lucignano and Monte San Savino are such incredible hill towns to be near for sightseeing and meals. My friends and I allowed ourselves the luxury of spending hours meandering the streets and visiting the little shops in these towns as well as the other places nearby. ... Two of my friends have never been to Italy and are in awe of your place. I told them that not all rentals are comparable to yours (what an understatement) so if they come back, don't expect this quality unless they're planning to rent Podere Dadino." Carol, April 2009
"We had an absolutely lovely time! We said again and again both how beautiful the house is and how incredibly well situated it is. We were able to visit Arezzo, Cortona, Chiusi, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra, in addition, of course, to Lucignano - what a delightful town that is! The pool was simply wonderful; each day the kids and I (and various other adults at various times) got in at the end of the day. Given the heat, which was high, that time in the pool made all the difference. The house worked perfectly for our two families - our 18 year olds took the guest house, and we divided the upper floor easily for the other 4 adults and 1 child." Anne and friends, August 2008
"When my extended family and friends gathered at Podere Dadino in June 2008 to celebrate my 50th birthday, I knew we would find beautiful Tuscan countryside, as well as amazing sight seeing destinations and restaurants. What we weren’t prepared for was to find a home base as gorgeous, comfortable and well-maintained as this beautifully-appointed villa proved to be. From the comfortable beds to the modern kitchen to the sparkling clean pool, this place is a gem. We have rented vacation homes in Europe for family vacations before, but we have never found a property that not only met, but exceeded our hopes and expectations. Since our visit was scheduled for the warm part of the summer, we spent a good deal of our time splashing around the pool after morning trips to beautiful hill towns followed by long, luxurious lunches in nearby restaurants and wineries featuring the best in Tuscan cuisine and wine. Day trips to Florence and Siena were easy and fun, even for the teenagers in our group. In the evenings, we often grilled vegetables grown in our own garden, along with meats we bought from artisan butcheries on our excursions. If you are planning a relaxing and enriching trip with friends or a multi-generational family like ours, Podere Dadino is an ideal destination." Nanci, Lidia, family and friends, June-July 2008
"Podere Dadino is a very special country home in Tuscany. Close to Florence by car or train, and 15-30 minutes to Arezzo, Siena, Montepulciano, Cortona. Farmers markets nearby, designer clothing outlets, incredible food, beautiful country. A very homey place, completely equipped for eating and sleeping for 10-12. We wholeheartedly enjoyed our three months there and plan to return to enjoy another season - the fall." "The ideal site to experience the joys and delights of Tuscany. A wonderful house to gather with family and friends, to cook, party, or sit in classic country surroundings and enjoy the local wines. We had memorable family parties of 12 that were easily accommodated." Susan and Frank, April-June 2008
"Your home in Tuscany is truly a gem! If we could have painted the picture of what we wanted, we could not have created Podere Dadino's presence, its beautiful surroundings, and the warmth of the home that you have created. We loved it as if it were our home and we all gave ourselves over to that feeling. You have done an outstanding job of making your home into a rental for all to claim as their own...you have provided so much to go on and we loved all the notes on restaurants, sightseeing, and other travel and touring info. The wine shop was just too convenient!!!...I hope that we will return one day and we will definitely tell our friends and family about Podere Dadino. Thank you for making our Tuscany trip one to dream about for years to come." Mary Page, October 2007
"My friends and I (seven women) spent two wonderful weeks at Podere Dadino in early October. The house was even better than we expected. Spacious rooms, comfortable beds with nice linens, attractively furnished living areas, and beautiful grounds. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and having meals. We spent a lot of time swapping stories and drinking wine at the farmhouse table at the end of each day. The house is located between two charming towns and central to that area of Tuscany. Two of us painted every day while others traveled around to see the sights. Several groups took a train from Arezzo and spent a night in Venice! The restaurants in Lucignano and Monte San Savino were fabulous - didn't have to travel far at night for a super Italian meal. The House Book is chock full of great advice and suggestions, we referenced it often. I hope to return to this home in Toscana with my family next time!" Margaret, October 2007
"The short of it is that we had a fabulous time. The house was perfect - better than you had described or we had imagined. And the location was superb - away from the maddening crowds in Firenze, Siena, etc., but close to Lucignano, Cortona and other great towns...highlights for us included lunches in many beautiful places followed by late afternoons poolside, drives through backroads to Pienza and Cortona, and the best meal of our trip on the terrace at Il Conte Matto in Trequanda...." "We are experienced vacation home renters, and this is really the perfect Tuscan farmhouse. Honestly, the photos on the web do not do it justice. It is situated perfectly, the grounds are a wonderful place for kids to play, the garden produced enormous amounts of raspberries and heirloom-quality tomatoes for us (not to mention zucchini, plenty of herbs, etc.), and the pool was wonderful. The layout of the house is just great, with great contiguous spaces for cooking, dining, and lounging....The only thing we regret is that our stay was only 9 days - we could easily have spent several weeks just in this place, exploring all the lovely towns and other sights." Howard, Batia, and family, August 2007
"In short, the house was great. We all had a terrific stay there...The house itself was even better than I had anticipated. Lots of room; nice touches everywhere; plenty of activities; beautiful grounds, great garden, etc. As noted in the guest journal we made good use of virtually all amenities. This was particularly good for the kids. It was Cole's favorite place in the 5 weeks of our travel. The area is also a great place to be situated in. Lucignano was so close by and such a terrific little town." Chris, Sarah, and family, August 2007
"This was our first holiday in Italy and it certainly won't be our last - Tuscany is absolutely adorable and we all had a wonderful time. Your house is beautiful - very comfortable and spacious, a terrific location and had everything to make our holiday just perfect. We also found your guide notes particularly useful. The weather was very kind to us, sunshine everyday...the pool was very welcoming when we returned from our day trips, normally late afternoon. We had an extremely busy holiday, there is so much to see...Both Lucignano and Monte San Savino were very picturesque and fulfilled essential shopping requirements....Our daughters are 17 and 14 and had a fantastic time - they thoroughly enjoyed the sightseeing and also had lots of fun in the pool...." Colin and family, July 2007
"...let me start by telling you how FANTASTIC this trip has been. The house and grounds are simply wonderful. It is going to be extremely difficult to leave Saturday am...Everyone has been super...Piero [gardener] is so sweet, and the kids just adore him...the garden was great. We enjoyed so many great fresh vegetables...We were there for 5 weeks and LOVED it." Warren, Tori, and family, June and July 2007
