Casa sencera

7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax

Galeria de fotos de l’allotjament 7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax

Àrea exterior de l'allotjament
Exterior
7 dormitoris, planxa i posts de planxar i un bressol de viatge
Piscina a l'aire lliure
Terrassa o pati

Opinions

9,8 sobre 10,
Magnífic

Casa sencera

7 dormitoris5 banys225 metres quadrats

Serveis populars

  • Piscina
  • Cuina
  • Rentadora
  • Wifi gratuïta
  • Aire condicionat
  • Espai a l'aire lliure

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Tot l’allotjament

Tindràs tota la casa per a tu, i només la compartiràs amb les persones que t’acompanyin.

7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax

We'd like to take the opportunity of offering you a very warm welcome to Casa Eden, which is situated in the Tuscan landscape of Leonardo da Vinci.We offer comfortable self catering accommodation for groups and families wishing to sample the tranquility, clean air, history and culinary delights of this region of Tuscany.
Casa Eden is decorated to a high standard and offers a high level of comfort.We are well placed for direct access from Pisa and Florence airports and also within easy access of Siena,Lucca,Pistoia and San Gimignano.We produce our own organic olive oil and on your arrival you will be supplied with complimentary bottles of local wines and a server of our organic extra virgin olive oil for you to try.
We offer accommodation and a welcome at a price that others find it hard to compete with.
We look forward to meeting you.

Serveis de l’allotjament

Piscina i spa

  • Piscina a l'aire lliure
  • Piscina privada

Internet

  • Disponible a la casa: wifi gratuït

Aparcament i opcions de transport

  • Cal arribar-hi en cotxe
  • Aparcament a les instal·lacions

Cuina

  • Bullidora elèctrica
  • Cafetera i tetera
  • Espècies
  • Estris de cuina, vaixella i coberteria
  • Forn
  • Frigorífic
  • Microones
  • Placa de cuina
  • Rentaplats
  • Torradora

Restaurants

  • Servei de xef
  • Taula de menjador

Dormitoris

  • 7 dormitoris
  • Es proporcionen llençols

Bany

  • 4,5 banys
  • Assecador de cabells
  • Banyera o dutxa
  • Bidet
  • Es proporcionen tovalloles

Sales d'estar

  • Estufa de llenya
  • Llar de foc
  • Menjador independent
  • Sala d'estar
  • Taula de menjador

Entreteniment

  • Llibres
  • Reproductor de DVD
  • Televisor intel·ligent amb canals per cable i per satèl·lit

Zones a l'aire lliure

  • Barbacoa
  • Jardí
  • Mobles a l'aire lliure
  • Pati

Serveis de bugaderia

  • Bugaderia
  • Rentadora

Comoditat

  • Aire condicionat
  • Calefacció

Animals de companyia

  • No s'admeten animals de companyia

Característiques especials i accessibilitat

  • Allotjament lliure de fum
  • Nota de l'amfitrió: it is possible to smoke outside the house

Serveis i comoditats

  • Planxa i post de planxar

Aspectes destacats de la ubicació

  • En una zona rural

Activitats

  • Ciclisme de muntanya a prop
  • Golf a prop
  • Natació a prop
  • Rutes de senderisme o ciclisme a prop
  • Visites a cellers a prop

Mesures de seguretat

  • No s'ha indicat si hi ha detector de monòxid de carboni (l'amfitrió no ha indicat si hi ha un detector de monòxid de carboni a l'allotjament; et recomanem que duguis un detector portàtil)
  • Detector de fum (l'amfitrió ha indicat que hi ha un detector de fum a l'allotjament)
  • Farmaciola
  • Extintor

General

  • Almenys un 80 % de la il·luminació és LED
  • Informació sobre la cultura i l'ecosistema locals
  • Jardí
  • Lavabos amb ús eficient de l'aigua
  • Mida de la unitat: 225 metres quadrats
  • Política integral de reciclatge

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Polítiques

Entrada

Hora d'inici del registre d'entrada: 16:00
Edat mínima per fer el registre d'entrada: 25 anys.

Sortida

Hora límit per al registre de sortida: 09:00.

Instruccions especials d’entrada

Rebràs un correu electrònic de l'amfitrió amb les instruccions per fer l'entrada i la sortida
La informació proporcionada per l'allotjament pot estar traduïda mitjançant eines de traducció automatitzada

Instruccions per fer la sortida

L'amfitrió requereix que facis el següent abans de marxar:
Carrega i engega el rentaplats
Emporta't els articles personals, emporta't el menjar i la beguda que ha sobrat i treu les escombraries
Si no es completen aquestes tasques, l’amfitrió pot deixar una opinió negativa.

Normes

Children must be supervised at all times when using the pool and elsewhere on the property.
We ask our guests not to be loud between midnight and 7 am.
We ask our guests to help us with recycling by follow the rules provied in the handbook.

Animals de companyia

No s'admeten animals de companyia.

Nens i llits addicionals

En aquest allotjament s'admeten nens
Nota de l'amfitrió: Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Esdeveniments

No events allowed

Fumadors

Smoking is not permitted
It is possible to smoke outside the house

Informació important

Informació indispensable

Aquest allotjament està gestionat per un amfitrió professional, de manera que el seu oferiment va lligat a la seva professió, empresa o activitat comercial.
En funció de la política de l'allotjament, pot aplicar-se un recàrrec per persona addicional.
En fer el registre d'entrada, és possible que calgui presentar un document d'identitat oficial amb fotografia i una targeta de crèdit o dèbit, o bé abonar un dipòsit en efectiu, per cobrir qualsevol despesa imprevista.
Les sol·licituds especials no es poden garantir i estan subjectes a disponibilitat en arribar; poden aplicar-se recàrrecs.
Aquest allotjament accepta efectiu.
Es prohibeix estrictament celebrar festes o esdeveniments a les instal·lacions.
El propietari no ha indicat si hi ha cap detector de monòxid de carboni a l'allotjament. Pensa a portar-ne un de portàtil durant el viatge.
El propietari ha indicat que hi ha un detector de fum a l'allotjament.
Aquest allotjament disposa d'elements de seguretat com ara un extintor i una farmaciola.
Aquest allotjament el gestiona el nostre col·laborador Vrbo. Rebràs un correu de part seva amb un enllaç a un compte que et permetrà modificar o cancel·lar la reserva.
Número de registre de l’allotjament: IT048050C2H7JWGEP4
Si cancel·les la teva reserva, estaràs subjecte a la política de cancel·lació de l’amfitrió. D’acord amb la normativa de la UE relacionada amb els drets dels consumidors, els serveis de reserva d’allotjament no estan subjectes al dret de desistiment.

Informació addicional

Tots els clients, menors inclosos, han de ser presents en fer l'entrada i mostrar un document d'identitat o un passaport oficial vàlid i amb fotografia
D'acord amb la normativa del país, aquest allotjament no accepta pagaments en efectiu d'imports superiors a 5000 GBP; per a més informació, contacta amb l'allotjament mitjançant la informació que trobaràs a la confirmació de la reserva
Per accedir a l'allotjament és necessari disposar de cotxe

Preguntes freqüents

7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax té piscina?

Sí, aquest allotjament té una piscina a l'aire lliure.

7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax accepta animals de companyia?

No, no es permeten animals de companyia a l'allotjament.

Quant costa aparcar a 7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax?

Hi ha aparcament disponible a les instal·lacions de l'allotjament.

A quina hora es fa el registre d'entrada a 7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax?

Hora d'inici del registre d'entrada: 16:00.

A quina hora es fa el registre de sortida a 7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax?

Registre de sortida: 09:00.

On es troba 7 bedroom house, rural setting, private pool, free wifi, great for touring/relax?

Aquesta casa de vacances en una ubicació rural i a menys de 2 km de les atraccions següents: Museu Leonardo, Tenuta Santini i Casa Natal de Leonardo. Toscana Adventure Team i Fratelli Taccini - Estudi de l'Art també són a menys de 5 km.

Opinions:

Opinions

Magnífic

Totes les opinions provenen d’experiències reals de clients. Només els clients que han reservat una estada amb nosaltres poden enviar opinions. Verifiquem les opinions d’acord amb les nostres directrius i les publiquem totes, tant si són positives com negatives.
Més informacióS’obre en una finestra nova
Puntuació 10: Excel·lent. 16 de 18 opinions
Puntuació 8: Bo. 2 de 18 opinions
Puntuació 6: Acceptable. 0 de 18 opinions
Puntuació 4: Deficient. 0 de 18 opinions
Puntuació 2: Horrible. 0 de 18 opinions

10

Neteja

9,6

Ubicació

Opinions

Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Martine et Claude B.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

Excellent séjour

Nous avons bien apprécié le lieu, le paysage est magnifique dès 7h du matin (on se croit dans un tableau de Léonard de Vinci). Nous avons pu profiter au maximum de la terrasse en mangeant dehors à tous les repas pris à la Casa Eden. Maison suffisamment vaste (avec de grandes chambres) pour 17 personnes dont 3 grands adolescents. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques, accueillants, aidants pour faire découvrir les spécialités culinaires comme leur huile d'olive et le chianti. Merci à eux deux.
Estada de 7 nits (oct. 2024)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Galin N.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

Ein Sommer in der Toskana

In diesen neuen Zeiten der Pandemie war die Casa Eden unser Erholungsort diesen Sommer. Chiara und Ian haben uns herzlich empfangen und uns gewissenhaft in die neuen Covid-Regeln eingewiesen und das hervorragend ausgestattete Haus erklärt sodass wir, eine große Gruppe von Erwachsenen, Teenagern und Kindern diesen lange nicht für möglich gehaltetenen Urlaub in vollen Zügen genießen konnten. Das großzügig geschnittene Haus und Anwesen ließ viel Raum für jeden Einzelnen und an der bemerkenswerten Aussicht konnte man sich nicht sattsehen. Wir hoffen, eines Tages wieder zurückkehren zu können, an diesen wunderschönen Ort.
Verificada

8/10, Bé

Mariska H.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació

Prachtige plek!

Het huis bevindt zich op een werkelijk prachtige locatie met een oneindig uitzicht. De foto’s die online zijn te vinden doen de locatie zeker geen eer aan. De map met informatie over het afval inzamelen en de omgeving was niet helemaal meer up to date en de horren op bepaalde slaapkamers waren kapot, hierdoor veel last gehad van steekmuggen. Voor de rest een top vakantie gehad. Vraag ook zeker of het mogelijk is dat de eigenaresse een keer kookt! Door meerdere restaurants werden haar kookkunsten niet geëvenaard. Al met al een absolute aanrader.
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

STACEY G.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

Family trip in August

Hi, We booked this property 15 months in advance for a family trip for combined birthdays and graduation. Chiara was excellent with communication during that time for any questions, and even split up the payments more so that getting funds from multiple relatives was easier. Prior to arrival, she purchased some requested necessities ( diapers, milk, etc) so we didn’t have to search for a store. Upon arrival, the house fit the description well and she and Ian gave us a complete tour. The Good: The house was beautiful as were the views! It was very spacious! The location to take day trips was well situated, it is a 35 minute drive to the Empoli train station which we commuted to Siena, Florence, Venice, Naples( some of us) and Pisa. The owners are next door and are often readily present for any questions or recommendations! My toddler had a minor mishap with an item, and they were very kind in not applying a large charge. No air conditioning, but they did provide several powerful fans that came in handy. Child friendly- they had gates on each stair landing and the pool is fenced and locked. They provided a new high chair and pack and play for my son to sleep in. Storage- huge closets and LOTS of hangers!!! The Not So Good( subjective) Mosquitoes!!! I know they have no control of this , and most of my relatives were fine, but I got bit so much, despite using spray, that I was covered in welts most of the time. WiFi- A storm had come through a couple days before and knocked out a tower, so WiFi was extremely spotty and only accessible on the third floor. They did give us access to their personal WiFi for a day which was very nice- however the remainder of the time it didn’t work well. Trash- again, subjective for various travelers, but for us it was different. They separate trash into five different containers( six counting glass drop off) and it took time to learn the system. This is probably typical in other italian ( or European) homes so I don’t fault them, but if you aren’t used to this, be forewarned.
Estada de 9 nits (jul. 2019)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Sophie G.

Wonderfull house in beautiful contryside

We spent a wonderful week in April in this house located in the beautiful hills outside of Vinci. The house fit all 10 of us quite confortably (stupendous views from every lovely room), the kitchen was fully supplied twith enough large pots and pans etc for us to cook our meals, and the dining table could fit us all. Only the living room was a bit small for 10, but the terrasse with its unforgettable views compensates for that when the weather is nice. Chiara and Ian were most friendly and helpful. They were even kind enough to offer to shop for us ahead of time, given that we arrived on the eve of a holliday when the shops would be closed. The house is 1h away from Lucca, 1.5 or 2 hours from Arezzo and Sienna, less than 1 hour from Florence, and we also loved Cerreto Guidi, Vinci of course, Pistoia, climbing in Monsummano Terme, and Montecatini Terme!
Estada de 7 nits (abr. 2019)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Juha M.

Great hospitality, friendliness and relaxing

Big thanks to Chiara & Ian for making us feel so welcome and relaxed throughout the entire stay! The house is very nice, especially the kitchen is better equipped / quality than usually. The location on top of Vinci village is just fantastic and it is recommended for everyone to just sit down and enjoy the evenings outside viewing towards the village and surrounding fields. Easy to get to from Florence airport, and good location also for visiting Pisa, Livorno, Florence and other nearby cities and towns. Great wine factories in the area, especially Fattoria Dianella. We were 6 people (4 adults and 2 kids) but the house easily accommodates many more so we had plenty of room. Weather was good throughout the week, we like more moderate temperatures than July/August hot season. Two days were quite windy up on the hills but otherwise perfect. Food and wine are best quality you can get, absolutely! Our vacation was perfect, big thanks to the owner family!! Hope to re-visit once again sometimes in the future!!
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

ABI H.

Very reasonable, great location

The photos don't do this place justice - the location is great, 12 min drive to Vinci and also less than an hour to Pisa and Florence. Vinci is a sleepy, small town but v pretty. The house is very peaceful as no traffic noise, it's not luxurious and as you can see from photos the decor is a bit dated but it has all that you need, comfy beds, lots of loungers, etc. No air con but all bedrooms had fans and bug screens (bit broken in parts) - some games/puzzles/books would have been nice but there's a well equipped kitchen (inc tea pots!), pool plenty big enough and better than looks in pix (about 50 ft from house and down some steps so no sunbathing area by pool as its in steep olive grove) and a great, large south facing terrace in front of house and which catches evening sun also. Plenty of places to sit in shade and always the stunning view. The owners live in the yellow attached property and there's also a small separate barn conversion on the yard (to the SW of the house) with its own small pool. We were a group of 13 (6 adults, 6 teens, 1 tween) and had plenty of space - the upstairs wifi room off one of the double en-suites is a perfect teenage den (there's also large downstairs diningroom/lounge we didn't need as weather great). There were issues with the hot water and a flood in the kitchen when we were there but owners tried hard to get it fixed. We had lots of cyclists in our group who were in heaven (more bikes than cars on the mountain road) and I would highly recommend this house for location, value for money and hospitality.
Estada de 7 nits (ag. 2018)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Fabian R.

Beautiful place, wonderful hosts

Our family - a group of six adults and four children (5 to 15 years) - spent two weeks in August 2018 in Casa Eden. Casa Eden is a beautiful old stone house with modern, well-kept furnishings. The kitchen is very well equipped and invites you to cook. There is plenty of space in the house, on the veranda, under the trees in front of the house and by the pool. Therefore, Casa Eden is also very suitable for large groups. The location of Casa Eden is magnificent on a mountain (surrounded by olive trees) with a great view of the hilly Tuscan countryside. The pool is bigger than we expected, we could swim there and refresh ourselves. We enjoyed the peace and the beautiful view in front of the house and at the pool. Only a few minutes walk away is a very small village with a pizzeria that offers very tasty food and a breathtaking view in particular at sunset. Vinci is a few minutes away by car, this is a nice little place with some sights. The location is a great starting point to explore the whole of Tuscany. If you don't want to drive so much by car, you can drive to Empoli (30 minutes away) and park at the train station. There are direct trains all day long from Empoli to Florence, to Pisa (30 minutes by train each) or Sienna (about one hour). We found that very practical. Chiara and Ian are great hosts, they welcomed us with very tasty wine and olive oil. They gave us a lot of tips about the surroundings when we asked. We felt very comfortable there at all times. Casa Eden is a very nice place. We all really enjoyed it and we'll be back for sure.
Estada de 14 nits (ag. 2018)
Verificada

8/10, Bé

Graham C.

Lovely rustic Tuscan farmhouse

A rustic but comfortable farmhouse on the slopes of an olive grove 4km above Vinci. Beautiful views from the patio overlooking the Arno valley. Swimming pool is just down the hill from the house: great for splashing around but not much room for sunbathing poolside. Property is well equipped, with a wonderfully eclectic mix of furniture. It does have fans, but not air con, so nighttime was quite warm in our heatwave this summer; this and the poolside are the only items holding me back from giving a 5* rating, in fairness to other people, as we really enjoyed our stay. Ian and Chiara live next door, are wonderfully friendly, and go out of their way to make sure you're enjoying your stay. Do take them up on their offer to book you into some of the great local restaurants. However, DON'T BELIEVE Google maps location for the house - get directions from the owners. We didn't and ended up trying to drive up a goat track! Looking forward to a suitable opportunity for a return visit.
Estada de 13 nits (jul. 2018)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Heather M.

Beautiful home in the country large enough for a large family trip

My only regret is not spending more time at the house. It is beautiful and peaceful and Ian and Chiara are gracious hosts. Expect a bit of a drive to get there in your planning process for whatever you plan to visit while there. We were left a couple bottles of wine and a bottle of their own olive oil which was fantastic! If you are looking for peace and quiet and something away from the hustle and bustle this is your home!
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Bonnie W.

Better than I expected!!

We had a family reunion of 10 people April 16-26, 2018, and space worked out really well with 4 1/2 baths and nice size bedrooms. The owners, Chiara and Ian left us a complimentary bottle of white Wine and red wine and a bottle of their olive oil. It was a perfect setting with fabulous views of the vineyards and olive trees and the entire valley. We all loved this house, and highly recommend this place.
Estada de 10 nits (abr. 2018)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Philippe G.

Un gite très accueillant et des hôtes très à l'écoute

Notre avis est unanime. Le gîte est très confortable et agréable, très bien conçu pour recevoir de nombreux hôtes. Chiara et Ian sont des hôtes charmants et très à l'écoute de nos moindres demandes. Leur marmelade d'orange et le limoncello seront notre madeleine de Proust . Vous pouvez conseiller ce gîte en toute quiétude. Remerciez Chiara encore de notre part.
Estada de 7 nits (abr. 2018)
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Nira C.

Fabulous setting for large family gatherings

We are an international family who held our family reunion at Casa Eden this year. There were thirteen of us most of the time and fourteen for a couple of days. The house easily accommodated our number of guests and could have easily handled additional people. Ian and Chiara, the owners, live nearby (who are lovely people) and could not do enough to answer questions, make recommendations, and make our stay more comfortable. The setting of Casa Eden is wondrous with breathtaking hilltop views of Vinci, vineyards, and the valley. The location was perfect as a springboard for visiting other cities in Tuscany. The kitchen is fully equipped so that you can cook or bake most anything you want. We were lucky to have a chef in the family :-) There is a large dining room inside, but we chose to eat outside on the porch with the magnificent views. The bedrooms were huge, the beds comfortable, and there were enough bathrooms to accommodate everyone. There is also a huge common room on the third floor with couches that we loved to gather in and talk of the experiences of the day (we did a lot of touring as a group) and play games. When we tired ourselves out with all the touring (Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano, Manarola, Volterra, Lucca, Siena, and Vinci. So much to see, so little time!), we stayed at Casa Eden and enjoyed the amenities (pool, BBQ, lots of lounge chair), and walked to a nearby restaurant with a terrace that has good food and awesome views. Ian and Chiara generously leave a bottle of red and white wine as well as olive oil made from their orchards. There is a cabinet in the hallway if you want more (that you pay for in the end). We would highly recommend Casa Eden for large groups and family gatherings.
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Gregory B.

Beautiful views, great location, and very nice home

Ian and Chiara went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and to help us find everything we needed. The home is very clean and well kept, and had plenty of room for 6 adults and 8 children. The location was perfect for visiting Pisa, Florence, and many beaches. We highly recommend a stay at Casa Eden!
Estada de 4 nits (maig 2016)
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Lilabet C.

Can't wait to return!

Our family, 11 of us ranging from ages 19 months to 85 years old, made plans to travel to Tuscany to celebrate our Mom’s 85th birthday. She had never been to Italy and really wanted to see Florence and the other Tuscan towns. In addition to being tourists, we wanted some down time to relax, visit and catch up with each other, so we were delighted to find Casa Eden on VRBO. With its 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, it fit us perfectly. Chiara was very prompt in answering our questions. Still, we were amazed to see the 300-400 year old farmhouse, which is set among the olive groves and vineyards on the side of a hill/mountain above Vinci, with views that are breathtaking. We loved sitting on the terrace in the fall sunshine with the breezes or at night looking out over the lights in the valley below. Chiara and Ian were perfect hosts – they met us on our arrival and led us up to Casa Eden. We had a welcome basket with their organic olive oil and red and white wine. On our second day, they came and prepared a traditional dinner for us, including crostini, hams and cheeses, ribollita (Tuscan bread and vegetable soup), arista (Tuscan roasted pork loin), salad, fried bread and fried sage, and a delicious flourless chocolate cake with pears. And of course, plenty of red and white wine. They made sure there were options for my vegetarian nephew – making him a special spinach frittata. We joined in the preparations and visited with Chiara and Ian as they shared recommendations for places to visit, taking trains, parking in Empoli, where to shop in Vinci, etc. The bedrooms are spacious, beds are comfortable, the baths are updated and the kitchen is large enough to hold many different people coming in and out fixing breakfast. The kitchen is well equipped – had everything we needed. There are gates at the top of each of the two flights of steps, which kept my grandson well contained. We also had a high chair, a high stool and option of a cot for him. My mom has some mobility issues, but was able to navigate the stairs with the handrails. Plus the half bath on the ground floor was quite handy. The house held the different generations very well. The farmhouse was well situated to see various parts of Tuscany. We drove 30 minutes to Empoli, parked in the carpark and took the train for 30 minutes to Florence. Carpark and train costs were very reasonable. We also drove to Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, and San Gimignano. We really enjoyed the days we explored Vinci and saw the L
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Dawn H.

Great home for large family with stunning views

We had a larger family group of 12 people. This house was large enough to sleep everyone and have enough bathrooms as well as enough room at the diner table so we could all eat together. The villa is centrally located in Tuscany and it made it easy to go on day trips to other cities. The house is situated on so you see out to the whole valley. Chiara and Ian were fabulous hosts and helped us with making our stay in Italy a memorable one. Thank you Chiara and Ian!
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Swarnim K.

All that Tuscany is made out to be..

This place was everything I had hoped for in a Tuscan village. Up in the hills with magnificent views. We hung out in the front porch overlooking olive groves on most evenings, enjoying great local wine. Very helpful owners who live close by... gave great restaurant recommendations and ideas for things to do.