Overall: I'd return tomorrow and stay a month, if I could. Wish we had had more time to visit with our hosts and just to hang out. A thoroughly memorable vacation. Enjoyed Most: Very clean, charming property. Fresh, wonderfully scented country air. Expansive views of the Tuscan hills. The owners were an extremely helpful, welcoming, English couple with great knowledge of the area, restaurants, regional wines. He does wine tours... and works very hard, unobtrusively, to see that your stay with them is a good one. Didn't want to leave, and tried to book a second week on the spot. Would have been satisfied to spend the entire time at the property, without leaving the property. Enjoyed Least: Two drawbacks, in our minds 1. Very long, rough driveway, but worth the daily trip 2. Would have liked a larger supply of hot water for showers. Present system works on demand, but gave just enough water for one shower, then required a recycle period. (Note from owner: a new hot water system has just been installed, and the road has been improved - November 2005.) Surrounding Area: Pretty much everything. The town of Londa is textbook Tuscan, small, parochial, with two nice restaurants serving local dishes. Grocery shopping in the village, reasonably accessible to Florence and Chianti, without the bustle. Florence is a bit busy, expectedly, but a miracle not to be missed. On and on and on. Nearby Events or Locales: Londa. A lovely Tuscan village. Everyone should stay a week in a Londa, just to feel how village life works. Very friendly, helpful people who seemed to enjoy having us around. Would be an enjoyable, if somewhat long, walk to the village. The walk back, 5km, 4 decidedly uphill, would be a bit much for the average American. The owner's 90 year-old father walks to the village when he visits, then accepts a ride back up to the property. Tips or Restaurants: Bring a good camera and lots of film memory. There's a nice library at the house. All required common kitchen gadgets are provided, but there's no nutmeg-squeezer or fish-juicer. A good map is helpful. Tuscan houses are kept at lower temperatures than American ones, primarily due to high utility costs. It was cool inside in May. Bring something warm and comfortable to wear. Plan on being tired on arrival...I'd advise taking it easy and enjoying the property the first day...worked for us. Oh, yes. We weren't prepared for the lack of salt in Tuscan bread...it seemed bland at first. If you like salt, ask for pane salteado...it's got a little more salt in it, but still below what we're used to. Check In Out: Handshakes and fond farewells.