Spent 2 wonderful nights here during august 2016 with partner and 2 daughters (12 and 4).

House is absolute gem. Very clean with beautiful, highly functional furniture throughout (think solid wood; gleaming ceramic; sleek, practical steel around bathroom and kitchen).

Really comfortable beds and pillows, one of the most important things for me when I’m travelling as I’ve got a bad back. Spent one night in the double bed and another in one of the bunk beds; both better than anything I’ve ever slept on. Shower (another important factor) robust, easy to use and provided a powerful and copious jet at the desired temperature.

House pretty small, it’s true, but so brilliantly designed that size never an issue. Should emphasise that sole bedroom has double bed and bunk bed - so only (the only) possible drawback is lack of intimacy if you're a couple with kids.

House built from traditional stone with sturdy timber eves, stairs, balconies, shutters. Apartment itself is actually the independently accessible ground floor, converted from what was once a stable. Original arch which supports upper floor has been preserved, spanning kitchen and bedroom, adding to authentic rusticity. Even towel rack in bathroom actually a beautifully restored barn-style ladder.

Breath-taking view, dominated by pine trees on mountain on other side of valley, through windows and greets you as you step out of front door. Was especially lucky as I got to enjoy it lit up by a full moon. Soundtrack to this scene is the soothing murmur of the river way down in bottom of valley.

Despite tranquil remoteness (trees, mountains, burbling river, couple of awry hairpins, chickens pretty much owning the street in front of house), location surprisingly accessible by car. You are max 2 hours from Milano/Bergamo, Dolomites/Marmolada, Venice; last few kilometres of road recently resurfaced and painted – almost to the house itself. If you do go to Venice incidentally, I recommend (I think based on Ettore’s advice) the SP60 along the beautiful Brenta and Piave rivers and via Treviso – not autostrada 4 - unless you especially want to take in Verona on that leg.

It would be unthinkable to conclude without mentioning fantastic host, Ettore. His web description was spot-on. During our visit I really appreciated his congenial manner. He was friendly and extremely helpful, somehow always managing to be around whenever we needed something but was in no way intrusive. He, plus a very large (and very, very tasty) home-made streudel, welcomed us as we arrived. He gave us valuable advice on visiting Dolomites, directions to Venice, a sticking plaster and disinfectant (following slight accident involving my 4 year-old girl and gravity); and truly averted disaster on the last evening when we discovered that all shops within 30km radius were closed as it was a public holiday and we had absolutely nothing to eat. He conjured up pasta, homemade sauce, cheese, olives, tomatoes and even a lettuce fresh from his garden!

Thanks so much again, Ettore!!