Overall: We had a lovely time. We primarily used the villa as a stopping point for lots of day trips around the area - and didn't spend many days just relaxing here. It would be nice to take advantage of the surroundings and amenities. Enjoyed Most: Location. The outside pool and tennis court areas are really great. It would be fantastic in the summer months as a relaxing retreat. Enjoyed Least: It was a bit tricky to find and a bit isolated. We had some confusion related to the heat in the villa - and it was cold! We got it corrected, but it was a challenge. Surrounding Area: Close to Lucca. Near Florence for day trips. We spent 2 days in the Cinque Terre. Nearby Events or Locales: Orentano is the town. Technically you could walk here - but in reality, no. The road for the villa is long, narrow and very muddy. Tips or Restaurants: Make sure you ask questions and understand how to operate the heat if you are here in the fall and winter months. English is a bit of a challenge for communication. Directions: We drove in from the opposite direction than your instructions - and had some issues finding the villa. Once we got on the correct side of town (Orentano), we were able to find it. The GPS coordinates didn't really help (we ended up in a sunflower field our first try).