Overall: Lovely place on the mountainside. The view was amazing and the villa was very comfortable. It was a perfect location for all our side trips to hill towns. We traveled to Florence twice on the train. The Conad grocery was well stocked and even carried many GF foods. Enjoyed Most: It was secluded. It was rebuilt from the stones left there from years ago. The inside had modern bathrooms and kitchen.The king beds were comfortable.Beautiful views of the valley. We were surrounded by olive trees.The large rosemary plant in front of the villa was a bonus. Enjoyed Least: The living room was tiny even for the four of us. Need more seating. The upstairs bath only had a hand shower in the tub. Surrounding Area: The roosters in the morning, the view of the Under the Tuscan Sun movie house and the beautiful palace above us. (which is now an art school. ) We were within an hour of several hill towns. The train was close by in Camucia. People are friendly and the food and wines are fabulous Nearby Events or Locales: We were in Cortona. It was a 30 minute walk uphill. We walked into town twice. Many restaurants, churches and shops. Tips or Restaurants: The restaurants in Cortona were all good. You need reservations on the weekend. We usually had lunch in another hill town and either had dinner in Cortona or prepared dinner in the villa. The first couple of days when it was warmer we ate outside. There is a washing machine so you don't need to bring as many clothes.Wear comfortable walking shoes for the hills and steps everywhere. Directions: Someone met us in Camucia and lead us to the villa. This villa is off the beaten path down a walled road in the countryside. Our GPS helped us after that. I would advise getting a GPS for Italy before you go or rent a car with one. Check In Out: It was easy. Sauro was the owner. He knew we were seasoned travelers and left us alone.