Overall: Lovely. The villa was immaculately kept. Our host was always available to help. The grounds were larger than expected and the pool was delightful. Enjoyed Most: The views were beautiful. The kitchen was far better equipped than we could have ever hoped. Enjoyed Least: There was quite a bit of barking dogs and roosters crowing. Surrounding Area: The town of Monte Carlo was charming but the best thing was how centrally located the property was. We were able to enjoy Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Cinque Terre, and San Gimignano all in a day's trip. Nearby Events or Locales: There did not seem to be any town within walking but that was not a problem as we had a car. I think a car would be necessary for this property. Tips or Restaurants: The facility was so well-equipped that we needed to bring very little. I would recommend mosquito repellent as we did get quite some bites. Pack clothes that will dry quickly on the line as there is no drier. Directions: We did not have a GPS that worked so we relied on the written directions, which were excellent Check In Out: Our hosts were at the property waiting for us with a bottle of wine and delicious pastry. We couldn't ask for more.