The villa has a spectacular view overlooking a valley and a 14th c monastery. The pool is lovely - we were there in a heatwave in July and used it every day. The villa has screens on most windows which is not always the case in Italy. Even though it is in the countryside it is not isolated. You can walk to the bus stop in 6 minutes, and into the centre of the little town in 12 minutes where there is a daily market and shops and banks. You catch the #11 bus and be In Florence in less than 20 minutes. Fare: €1.50. A car is NOT necessary. The villa has a lovely outdoor dining area with barbeque and is roomy and very comfortable. We stayed for a week and loved it. It is just like the photos online. Lucia and her husband are very nice and met us upon arrival from the bus stop and took our bags to the house.