Overall: I was hosting approximately 16 friends (coming and going) during a two week period - we all had a brilliant time. The property is far enough from town to ensure quiet and peaceful downtime, but close enough to pop into Lucca for dinners and sightseeing. The direct trains to Florence were great. And, the caretaker, Maria, was just exceptional - helpful with restaurant reservations, recommendations and day to day assistance when required. Enjoyed Most: The home itself is very well maintained and was simply enjoyable for hanging out....pool and ground are immaculate. Kitchen had more than sufficient dinnerware, utensils (this was a group who enjoyed cooking lavish dinners)pans, etc. And the setting with the olive groves were remarkable. Enjoyed Least: There were no negative features. If you are a WiFi junkie, the WiFi throughout the house is a bit sketchy, although if you surfed near the router, there was no problem. Surrounding Area: As mentioned above, its a great location for those who wish peace and quiet. Cars are required as local transport would be sketchy, especially for the last kilometer (road is then very narrow) Nearby Events or Locales: The house is a good two to three kilometers from the nearest village with shops.....this was not a problem for our group. Directions: GPS directions were excellent and brought you directly to the front gate. Check In Out: Again, Maria did an exceptional job of explaining the property and then assisted whenever required during the two weeks. The cleaning service (alternate days) was appreciated.