Lovely Cottage with private terrace ,bbq and panoramic view. Reviews

Only screw up was through VRBO. They canceled our reservation by error. Recommend trying to deal directly with property owner.

Podere Monti was a wonderful base for our Tuscan adventure! The views were spectacular and Federica and the property met every possible need. We cannot wait to return!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage centrally located in Tuscany. Federica and her family were welcoming and ready to assist and answer questions as their home is on the same grounds. The cottage and grounds are exactly as they appear and are described in the listing. My husband and I stayed in the ground floor bedroom but there is a second bedroom upstairs (and second bathroom) that could easily accommodate two children. But we spent most of our time outdoors. In the morning we'd seize to one of the beautiful medieval towns or local wineries to sight see, eat and drink fabulous wine. We would return in the late afternoon we would return and take a dip in the pool that is shared with guests staying on the grounds in other accommodations. The vistas from the pool were especially beautiful, including a great view of San Gimingnano. In the evening we would dine outside on a table outside our cottage. It was quite blissful. I highly recommend this property and its hosts.

The cottage and other facilities were first class Frederica and her family were great, always there for help and advice. The location was stunning, the village close by had everything you could want, restaurants, bars, shops and a supermarket but in a quaint Tuscany way. There are lots of interesting places to see close by, wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks Frederica from Dawn and Steve

We were there October 16th - 23rd. Weather was warm during the day if it was sunny (T-shirt and shorts compatible for people from the UK, though locals were wearing jumpers, long trousers, boots, body warmers and scarves!) Quite cold over night, so need to take layers of clothing. Need to watch weather forecasts for rain etc and go places where its not going to rain. The property was really nicely finished - good shower rooms, well decorated, clean, comfortable, plenty of hot water, adequate an beautifully clean kitchen. Cable TV was useful - could get BBC News 24 as one of the channels. Would have been improved with an extractor fan in the shower room to get rid of the steamy air - though that wouldnt have mattered in the summer as you could have just left the window open! There were lovely panoramic views over the countryside. The guide-book to local places put together by the owner of the property was very useful and well researched. Note the country roads are a bit slow in Tuscany in general, though google maps seems to get the expected journey times about right. The restaurants in the local town/village of Casole d'Elsa were good.

Well appointed property with great views. Decoration and fittings are good. Pool is small but adequate and with great views over the countryside. Host is very pleasant and helpful and her folder on the local area was superb. Good position to explore the Tuscan area. Only draw back is that the sitting area is small and could be a squash for 4 people if the evenings were cool. Local town is small but within walking distance and provides all you need with a bar, restaurants and small butchers and grocery store. The set menu at the restaurant was excellent!!!!

We where 4 at the house. Great stay house and surroundings clean with great view, owner helpful giving info , one thing was the fridge could be bigger not a big thing but.. :O) , short walking distance from nearby town with some good resturants. Great book from the owner with info about nearby villages and towns we used it as a reference to our trips around the area. Need to have a car. Kind regards

We (family of 4) stayed in the Olivio property, a self contained 2 bedroom property, situated close to the main house. If you book a stay at Podere Monti please bear in mind the other accommodation and facilities varies across each of the units. For example not all have air-conditioning or a television. The good The property and surrounding area has stunning views and San Giminiagno can be seen in the distance form the grounds. You can walk into Casole D'Elsa avoiding walking on the main road or using pavement on last section. It does take 20mins and is uphill! The pool is a good size with (just) sufficient chairs and brollies. There was no evidence that it was being cleaned regularly. Kitchen is fairly well equipped The property was clean on arrival. To keep it clean a brush and pan is provided but nothing else. Bring a few cleaning material with you to save buying locally Local supermarket has a fair selection of produce but CoOp in Colle 20 min drive away is a better option for a big shop Our flight meant that we only arrived at 10pm but Federica was there to greet us and brief us on the property Air con on max kept property coolish The not so good The property is not huge but is functional. Wardrobe space is not extensive and there is only soft seating for 3 in the lounge area. Shower cubicle is neat! Some of the chairs and loungers round the pool have a habit of collapsing on you While there is wifi in the outdoor areas there is no wifi inside (description was somewhat economical with the truth) The description mentions Maid Service - this was limited to your new sheets and towels being left at the door for you to change yourself The washing machine is shared by all properties and is in owner's garage While inflatables were not allowed in the pool, some guests ignored this and the owner did not police despite being around There are 4 restaurants in Casole itself (Michelin starred one just outside on walk to town was not tested by us). One restaurant only served a 3 course dinner (too much for us) and others focussed on pizza with the odd pasta and other dish available. While essentials on day 1 (milk bread etc) can be made available at cost there was no complimentary "welcome" pack I only really saw Federica on arrival and departure (but did not try to seek her out in the meantime) The summary It is a nice property in a lovely part of the world but I expected a little more for the money being charged

We stayed in cottage Olivo in June/July. The cottage was immaculately presented, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Well placed to visit all the major Tuscan attractions and near enough to the village to be able to walk in to sample the local restaurants. We were lucky enough to be staying when the annual Welcome Day took place. We were invited to the home of a delightful couple for dinner and then back to the town square for a concert under the stars, perfect!!!! We will most definitely return, Federica and her parents were so friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. I heartily recommend this property.

We had a lovely week at Podere Monti, the cottage was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The owner Frederrica was absolutely lovely, she was always available to provide help and give advice. The local town Casole D'Elsa was within walking distance and is very quaint with typical architecture . There are some nice shops and good restaurants in the town. The cottage is ideally placed as a base to travel to many places such as San Gimignano,Siena and Florence. Bus and train access is reasonably close and not expensive. We will certainly return very soon and will definitely share this place with friends and family. Thanks Frederica for allowing us to share your home.