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Review 5150: Le Casine di Castello, Il Nido

www.lecasinedicastello.com

Recommended
Review by Terry from US

studio apartment in Castelmuzio, Tuscany South

When

Sept 17 - 23, 2011, 7 days

Location

Il Nido is in the small town of Castelmuzio and about 15 minutes from the working farm of Cretaiole. It was convenient to shopping and restaurants and a very pleasant area for a stroll.

Nearby Amenities

The Coop (small grocery store) and restaurants were about two blocks from Il Nido.

The House/Apartment

The building was wonderfully Tuscan in origin, but has been renovated to include all the modern conveniences. It was very quiet with a private garden. There was another apartment in the building, but with a separate entrance. The only shared space was the laundry facility (washing machine).

Garden

There was a very private patio area just outside the kitchen although there was no view or pool.

Furnishings/Cleanliness/Living Areas

The suite was very clean and well furnished. The kitchen contained a country table and chairs for dining. There was a metal table and two chairs, as well as two lounge chairs in the garden area.

Bedrooms/Bathrooms

The bed was very comfortable; there were nightstands next to the bed and a large wardrobe. The bathroom was a good size and there was lots of hot water.

Kitchen

The kitchen was small but equipped with a small refrigerator, dishes, glassware, silverware and pots and pans - enough to cook for and accommodate two people.

Problems or Bonuses

The goodies in the bathroom were a real treat - lotions, soaps, shampoo,and perfume - and very nicely presented.

Agency and Representatives (and price)

I booked with Isabella, the owner who speaks fluent English. All email messages, questions and concerns were answered promptly and courteously by Isabella. Il Nido looks exactly like the pictures on the website. We paid €890 for the week.

Do you recommend this vacation rental to others?

I would stay at Il Nido again, but would prefer to be at the farm, Cretaiole. At Cretaiole, you have access to a wonderful vegetable garden, great views and the opportunity to interact with other guests. Il Nido was about 15 minutes from the farm and somewhat isolated.

Things to do in this area

There are many, many small Tuscan towns to visit in the area and Isabella provides plenty of information. My favorite part of our visit was the time we spent with Isabella and her family. I learned more about Italy that week than I did in the rest of my four week stay in Italy. The activities that are included in the price of the stay - welcoming orientation, olive oil tasting, gift basket upon arrival, cooking lesson and dinner and farm tour make for a very memorable visit.

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