Ananda was a lovely hostess, especially for a slightly nervous first time lone traveller like me and was available for help and advice on where to go, or anything else, without being pushy or intrusive at all. She was very kind and helpful when I had an eye problem and overall I was made to feel very welcome. It was good to meet Ananda's mother and grandmother, who made me feel like one of the family, and Thea was an absolute delight, not to mention an exceptional Italian teacher! I will never forget the games of "bambina piccola!" Heartily recommended as a place to stay, Ananda was happy to do as much or as little with me as I wanted. Grazie cuore Ananda