Overall: Overall, a beautiful place. Enjoyed Most: The home is beautiful, spacious and well cared for and maintained. The patio and garden are wonderful. Enjoyed Least: Barking dogs. Surrounding Area: Montalcino is a beautiful mountain-top city and the environs are beautiful. We were there during the harvest and did a lot of wine tasting. Siena is nearby. Tips or Restaurants: Many great restaurants with lots of opportunities for wine tasting. Bring ear plugs. Check In Out: The woman who checked us in didn't know a word of english, so it was sign language all the way.