10/10 Excellent
Sarah V.
23 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and authentic vacation house!
We really enjoyed our stay (aug 2019)!
House: The house is spacious and pleasantly authentic, perfect for a large family. We were with six and had more than enough room. The pictures give an accurate impression. The furnishings are a bit dated but very adequate. The downstairs stays quite cool, even on the hot days.
Outside: The yard is beautifully landscaped with plenty of shade and fruit trees. We enjoyed eating breakfast outside every morning! In the warm afternoons, the above ground pool offers fun and refreshment for the kids. Tip: bring mosquito spray.
Location: The yard is very large, very private, completely enclosed, and feels like a paradise, however there is noise from traffic on the road beside the house. It didn’t really bother us, but it was there. It was easy to get to the supermarket, bakery, and plenty of fun restaurants (5-10 min) and the hosts were happy to make recommendations. The village of Crespina is picturesque and the surrounding area is just lovely! We spent a day in Pisa (25 min) and two days at different beaches (20-30 min). Had dinner one evening at the port in Livorno. The kids also enjoyed visiting the castle in Lari (15 min).
Owners: The hosts are a retired Italian couple who also live on the property. They were super easy to work with. Their English is very adequate to communicate and they answered all our questions and were just very kind and personable. The gentleman even brought us a bowl of pears, fresh off the tree. We hope that many others will get to enjoy a stay in this lovely home and wish our hosts the best in this new endeavor!
Sarah V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019