FARMHOUSE IL SIGNORINO: 2 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 4

We stayed at Il Signorino this year with our two girls (ages 2 and 5) and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

Alfredo was a fantastic host and greeted us warmly and with a lot of information. The villa is nestled away in a beautiful countryside oasis of farmland and rolling hills. We were instantly mesmerized.

The local inhabitants of Casanova are incredibly friendly and eager to talk; even though we do not speak Italian, nor they English, we were able to communicate and enjoy each other's company. One night Alfredo arranged to have a lovely woman from the village cook a meal for us and it was everything we'd hoped for - the best chicken cacciatore and eggplant parmasean cooked by a grandmotherly Italian woman.

We were early in the season and were the only guests until the day before we left. The pool was a little chilly in May but the girls and I loved it. The girls also loved walking down to the farm and petting the animals and playing with the local dogs Luna and Otto.

The building was very well renovated and the rooms were clean and well-furnished.

Location is also great for day trips around the area. We visited Pisa, Lucca, Volterra and other small communities nearby. The drive from Pisa was not long and, once we got used to Italian road signage, it was easy to get around.

If the flight to Italy were not so expensive, we would come to Il Signorio every year!

We stayed in beautiful Casanova in May of this year and could not have been any happier. The location is brilliant with the amazing winery right across the street and the beautiful views from every angle. It was also a great location to get around Tuscany's wonderful cities and hill towns. The owner was very hepful and the house was perfect and very clean and very well taken care of. Our two year old son asks often when we can return to his Italy house. We hope that we will be able to get back to this beautiful place one day again! Thank you for having us!

Jennifer, Mathew and Cohen

We were two couples that stayed in Il Signoro and just loved it. The farmhouse was adorable, very efficient, all amenities were to be found. The view from both bedrooms was breathtaking, rolling hills of vineyards. There was a local farm just a very short walk away with wonderful fresh dairy products, eggs, etc. The people who ran it were so friendly. Across the street was a winery, La Spinetta. The best wine tour I have ever been on. The nearby town did actually have one of the best restaurants (and the best Limoncello) we experienced in Italy. Also there is the cutest little lady that will come in house and cook a dinner of your choice for you, superb cooking! The nearby towns are a must to go visit, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Pisa. Alfredo was the most charming, helpful host. I cannot say enough good things about our stay....wish it was longer.