Dory & her friend Federico were great hosts. Federico was most welcoming and helpful. He came by several times to check up on us and was always available via text to answer any questions. We went in December and I would say maybe it's better to go in the summer. That part of Italy really sort of slumbers in the winter. Most restaurants are closed, it's very quiet, not a lot of people. On the flip side, if you just want to get away and have a nice, relaxing holiday, this could be the perfect place for you. Thankfully my family and I are adventurous so we jumped in the car and found hikes and fun things to do. One warning though the internet is very bad. But again, if you are in Italy on vacation, maybe that's the last thing to worry about!