Paisible et panoramique Situation 1 heure pour Florence, Pise, Lucca & Beach

For a large family or group of friends, this apartment would give plenty of stylish room at a reasonable cost. The views are great, the fittings very good and Darren was very helpful and welcoming. However as a couple we felt that it was actually pretty expensive at €219 for the two nights we were there and that for the same cost we could have stayed in a very nice Agriturismo with full facilities and dining. For us, although lovely to meet Rita the elderly neighbour, she and her daughter were ever present whenever we went outside as their house is almost on top of the apartment entrance and patio. From very early morning it was difficult not to get 'caught' each time while having that very first early coffee outside. We didn't mind too much as Rita was lovely (although it did prevent any sunbathing as we felt it inappropriate) but others might find this more of a problem. Also mosquitos were an issue for us. The windows have no fly screens and having no air-con unit in the bedroom the choice was get bitten, or swelter as the provided fan didn't really help. While I understand why candles etc were not allowed, not being able to use citronella candles, or mossie foils did add to this problem as sprays were not sufficient. Having said all this, the house was well equipped and the village lovely with a good restaurant for evening food. The area is charming and once the road up has been travelled once, it doesn't seem so daunting the next time. Overall it was a nice place to stay, but for us the cost as a couple, the neighbour whose entrance and door is right on top of you only 5 feet away, plus more house rules than other rentals we've stayed in (including careful use of sun creams and make up to save the linen and towels), I cannot give it a 5 out of 5. That said it is a lovely property but if you are a couple, there are other cheaper options available which might provide more privacy.

Staying at Casa Verde was one of the most memorable highlights of our trip! When I made my reservations a few months back, I was just looking for a three bedroom that would accommodate our travel group. Little did I know that Casa Verde was a little piece of heaven with its peacefulness and tranquility. Case Verde is perfectly nestled in the lush hills of a tiny hillside town called Vellano, where you can find a one of a kind restaurant, an awesome bakery, modest hair salon and a 12th century church. Case Verde is a lovely little retreat that literally transports you to another world.

When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Darren and Malcon and given a tour of the place. Case Verde is very ample and cozy. The kitchen is generously equipped with modern appliances: oven, refrigerator, gas grill, coffee maker, toaster. Kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, pans and even basic foods are available such as coffee, olive oil, eggs, pasta and condiments.

Both bathrooms are equipped with very modern and clean showers. The toilets and sinks are brand new and in great condition!! This is a BIG Deal for me. Hairdryer is available too.

Two bedrooms have queen size beds and one bedroom has two twin beds. All bedrooms have wardrobes with lots of hangers and a dresser. They're tastefully decorated and very cozy.

The main room has a living room and a 6 person dinning table. There is a TV and a wood fireplace that we didn't have to use but it was available for extra heat.

If you look out on any of the windows, in any of the many room, you will see the magnificent Italian hills as well as the olive groves and vineyards but, the most fascinating feature of Casa Verde is the outside terrace where you can sit and have your morning coffee or sunset dinner. There, you can see for miles and enjoy the Italian countryside and feel like you're in heaven.

We stayed here for 3 weeks in September and found it to be very comfortable with wonderful vistas of mountains and valleys. The property is conveniently located within close proximity to a lot of places tourists flock to see as well as some beautiful less known hill towns. Darren and Malcolm were very hospitable and helpful with information about surrounding small towns to see and restaurants to eat at. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to returning in the future.

We are a family of 5 adults who spent a wonderful week at Casa Verde. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as it met all our expectations. The online photos were accurate enabling us to locate it and marvel at it from the road below. A car is definitely needed but you are in such a good location for so many day trips: Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano, and Cinque Terre, to name a few. The nearby village of Vellano was lovely to explore especially as we had it all to ourselves! We loved returning to the spacious apartment in the evenings to relax on the terrace with a glass of wine and watch the sunsets over the valley. It was spectacular and we would definitely recommend Casa Verde to our friends and family!

We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 teenagers (17, 14, and 12). We stayed for 98 nights at Casa Verde. The panoramic view is amazing and the apartment is very peaceful and quiet.

The journey up and down to the nearest town and shops is an twisty adventure but we combined any shopping needs with our days out visiting the local area.

Darren and Malcolm made for wonderful hosts and they were attentive to our needs. The accommodation inside is of a very high quality and we all slept soundly every night.

We would recommend this location for anyone willing to travel about exploring Tuscany.