This beautiful apartment was everything we expected it to be, and the location was fantastic. We used it as a jumping-off point for several days in Tuscany, and its central location to places like Siena, San Gimignano, Panzano, and other small hillside villages was super convenient. There are several wineries nearby that offer tours and tastings including Castello di Verrazanno, which was our favorite. There are two restaurants within a very short walking distance, and we enjoyed both tremendously. I'm not sure how much the locals enjoyed having Americanos in the neighborhood for a few days, and we felt a bit unwelcome among them at times, which is not something we felt in other areas of Tuscany, but I wouldn't hesitate to return here. I do think if we had spoken the language we may have been able to connect with them in a more meaningful way. The truth is we left a bit puzzled by this, but we also know that being American carries some unfortunate stereotypes that we have to live with. On the other hand, maybe it was just our own sense of discomfort being strangers in a strange land. Visit this magical place, and stay in this beautiful apartment and you won't be sorry. If you are American please be a good ambaasador when you do!