Overall: Excellent. Enjoyed Most: The cook and the pool. Enjoyed Least: The fact that there is not good seating on the terrace attached to the house. Surrounding Area: The villa is close to all the small cities and easy to get to all places. We went to Siena, Volterra, Forti Dei Marmi, Cinque Terre and Lucca from there. Nearby Events or Locales: Balbano was within walking distance, but we had cars so we never walked. You do need a car. Tips or Restaurants: Best restaurant in Lucca is Buca's. We loved it. Freda who helps with the property knows all the great restaurants and can set you up at a beach club in Forti dei Marmi. Do that, it's great. Directions: Use GPS and use the ones from Europe.