This is without a doubt one if the most beautiful and special places we’ve ever stayed at. The house is nestled into the mountains, part of an old little italien maso, surrounded by vineyards and ancient chestnut trees, all while being very easily accessible by car. We stayed here for a whole month at the beginning of summer. The house had everything we needed, and it really felt like a home that is very much loved and looked after. The beds were very comfortable and the house was sparkling clean when we arrived. Out back is a little garden on a very picturesque hang that continues straight into a lovely walk to the nearby woods. There is so much to see and do around the house, including mountain lakes, beautiful forests, a nice cold stream down in the valley, and so much wildlife (we counted a few cuckoos around the house every day - it’s just really special!), herbs, wild flowers and forest strawberries. Our 2-year-old had the best time of his life! The breathtaking Dolomites are an hour drive away and definitely worth the journey. The little town Grumes is lovely and can even be reached by foot from the house (there’s a nice hidden footpath along a tiny stream that leads down to the village). It has a little supermarket and one of the best pizza places we tried in the region. And don’t forget to taste all the local wines (preferably enjoying a glass while sitting on the balcony watching the sun set behind the mountains). Sarita is a wonderful host and very lovely person. She was there to welcome us when we arrived to show us around the house. She’s always been very helpful, attentive, and very quick to reply and help. It was very hard to go back home and we really hope we get the chance to come back soon.