November 2007
Gordon & Elaine Graham –
Ottowa, Ontario
San Vito was in the perfect location, close enough to Florence and the surrounding countryside. We loved the place, and would recommend it to anyone. As you had mentioned, Francesco and his family are very warm and friendly and welcoming. We even had a chance to help at the olive harvest, including taking the olives to the processing plant, seeing how the oil is made, and having our very own bottle of olive oil on our table the very next evening.
San Vito was in the perfect location, close enough to Florence and the surrounding countryside. We loved the place, and would recommend it to anyone. As you had mentioned, Francesco and his family are very warm and friendly and welcoming. We even had a chance to help at the olive harvest, including taking the olives to the processing plant, seeing how the oil is made, and having our very own bottle of olive oil on our table the very next evening.
August 2007
Bob Shaw - Calgary, Alberta
We really enjoyed our time at Casa San Vito, making day trips into Firenze and all the other spots we wanted to see. The home was pretty much as we expected/described on the website. We felt the location was ideal. Even Pisa/Livorno were no more than 90 minute drives. Our weather was ideal, but in August, that's expected. As all other guests have remarked, the hosts are fabulous people... everything was great.
We really enjoyed our time at Casa San Vito, making day trips into Firenze and all the other spots we wanted to see. The home was pretty much as we expected/described on the website. We felt the location was ideal. Even Pisa/Livorno were no more than 90 minute drives. Our weather was ideal, but in August, that's expected. As all other guests have remarked, the hosts are fabulous people... everything was great.
June 2007
Mary Louise, David and Stuart Hopson -
Dallas, Texas
Casa San Vito was a highlight of our family's Italy vacation. The house is just as it is described on the website and it is a great value. We enjoyed getting to visit with Francesco and his parents who were extremely gracious and generous. The location is great for side trips: We went to Pisa, Viareggio (beach town), Carrara (marble quarries), San Gimignano, Siena, Volterra, and several Chianti wine towns. You can take a bus into Florence from a nearby village and avoid the hassle of driving in the city, a huge plus. Hanging out at the house and relaxing is equally enjoyable. The nearby town of San Casciano is a handy base for groceries, restaurants and shopping. We prepared dinner at home several nights, and had some great meals in the nearby restaurants. Our week and a half at San Vito exceeded our expectations. We'd love to return.
Casa San Vito was a highlight of our family's Italy vacation. The house is just as it is described on the website and it is a great value. We enjoyed getting to visit with Francesco and his parents who were extremely gracious and generous. The location is great for side trips: We went to Pisa, Viareggio (beach town), Carrara (marble quarries), San Gimignano, Siena, Volterra, and several Chianti wine towns. You can take a bus into Florence from a nearby village and avoid the hassle of driving in the city, a huge plus. Hanging out at the house and relaxing is equally enjoyable. The nearby town of San Casciano is a handy base for groceries, restaurants and shopping. We prepared dinner at home several nights, and had some great meals in the nearby restaurants. Our week and a half at San Vito exceeded our expectations. We'd love to return.
April 2007
Carol & Nolan Blades - Calgary,
Canada
Everything was better than expected. The stay at Casa San Vito was most enjoyable.
Everything was better than expected. The stay at Casa San Vito was most enjoyable.
November 2006
Teresa & RJ Devick - Maple Grove,
Minnesota
We had a great time in Italy and the Villa was a treat. It was perfect home base for us and in such a beautiful area. Also, Francesco and his family are wonderful. They were so kind and helpful even when we could hardly communicate with words they were very patient as well. In fact the people throughout Italy were amazing. It was really a fun vacation and we saw as much as was humanly possible in our little time there. I think one of my favorite days though was the last day on the way home from San Gimignano when we decided to just stop by Certaldo. It wasn't in any of our travel books and yet what a great old town that really didn't seem to be so focused towards tourists. That was a wonderful way to end our Tuscan stay. And thank you for your helpful hints. The restaurants you recommended were all fantastic.
We had a great time in Italy and the Villa was a treat. It was perfect home base for us and in such a beautiful area. Also, Francesco and his family are wonderful. They were so kind and helpful even when we could hardly communicate with words they were very patient as well. In fact the people throughout Italy were amazing. It was really a fun vacation and we saw as much as was humanly possible in our little time there. I think one of my favorite days though was the last day on the way home from San Gimignano when we decided to just stop by Certaldo. It wasn't in any of our travel books and yet what a great old town that really didn't seem to be so focused towards tourists. That was a wonderful way to end our Tuscan stay. And thank you for your helpful hints. The restaurants you recommended were all fantastic.
November 2006
Carol Breckner - Tucson, Arizona
Casa San Vito is fabulous, as was our entire trip (15 days). Even the weather was perfect, only turning cold the day we left. Francesco and his mother were most helpful. I will definitely recommend Casa San Vito and Casa Rossa. Your written materials were also great. We went to the MiniMart every morning for cappuccino and pastries and fell in love with Maria. One member of our group wants to move to Romita and become Maria's apprentice.
Casa San Vito is fabulous, as was our entire trip (15 days). Even the weather was perfect, only turning cold the day we left. Francesco and his mother were most helpful. I will definitely recommend Casa San Vito and Casa Rossa. Your written materials were also great. We went to the MiniMart every morning for cappuccino and pastries and fell in love with Maria. One member of our group wants to move to Romita and become Maria's apprentice.
October 2006
Laurie Pass - Boston MA
My friends and I have just returned from our trip, which included a week at Casa San Vito. We had a wonderful time. The house was very spacious and comfortable, and the location was terrific for day trips to see Tuscany. We also managed to slow down for a couple of days and just enjoy the surroundings, including the grape harvest that was in full swing. Franca spoiled us with fresh-baked grape tart, extra coverlets and an extra hair dryer (when she realized we were 6 women renting.) The family was very accommodating, considering how busy they were. We were sorry to leave. Thanks for representing such a great spot in Tuscany!
My friends and I have just returned from our trip, which included a week at Casa San Vito. We had a wonderful time. The house was very spacious and comfortable, and the location was terrific for day trips to see Tuscany. We also managed to slow down for a couple of days and just enjoy the surroundings, including the grape harvest that was in full swing. Franca spoiled us with fresh-baked grape tart, extra coverlets and an extra hair dryer (when she realized we were 6 women renting.) The family was very accommodating, considering how busy they were. We were sorry to leave. Thanks for representing such a great spot in Tuscany!
September 2006
Bob and Sandra Thompson, Carol Zenow
and Amy Fogo - Clinton Township, Michigan
We just spent 10 days at Casa San Vito and from the time we walked in the door at the house, we all fell in love with Tuscany. Francesco and Franca met us and our kitchen had fresh fruit, wine and olive oil. We picked fresh fruit every day. The first day we visited the market in Tavarnelle and stocked up with cheese, wine and all the wonderful Italian vegetables. The location was a great place to be able to visit all the hill towns. We were also privileged to be there during wine harvesting. The day before we left, Franca brought us a grape cake that she just baked, a cake they make special during the harvest season. Francesco visited a couple of times and he gave us a tour of the winery. The house had every modern convenience and we all plan to return for a longer visit in the near future.
We just spent 10 days at Casa San Vito and from the time we walked in the door at the house, we all fell in love with Tuscany. Francesco and Franca met us and our kitchen had fresh fruit, wine and olive oil. We picked fresh fruit every day. The first day we visited the market in Tavarnelle and stocked up with cheese, wine and all the wonderful Italian vegetables. The location was a great place to be able to visit all the hill towns. We were also privileged to be there during wine harvesting. The day before we left, Franca brought us a grape cake that she just baked, a cake they make special during the harvest season. Francesco visited a couple of times and he gave us a tour of the winery. The house had every modern convenience and we all plan to return for a longer visit in the near future.
August 2006
E. Bussing - Mill Valley,
California
Thank you so very much for everything, you helped create a very, very special experience for me and my family - full of memories we will treasure for many years. We hope to work with you again! (Flaminio & Casa San Vito)
Thank you so very much for everything, you helped create a very, very special experience for me and my family - full of memories we will treasure for many years. We hope to work with you again! (Flaminio & Casa San Vito)
June 2006
Carole Schneider - Sioux Falls, South
Dakota
Just wanted you to know that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa San Vito the end of May. Francesco and his family are lovely. I also appreciated the help you gave during the process. Everything went exactly as expected.
Just wanted you to know that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa San Vito the end of May. Francesco and his family are lovely. I also appreciated the help you gave during the process. Everything went exactly as expected.
May 2006
The Storkson's - Eagle, Idaho
We loved the house and the area. We had a great trip.
We loved the house and the area. We had a great trip.
May 2006
Jim & Melanie Williams - Dunwoody,
Georgia
We just returned home from a fabulous two weeks in Italy. Casa San Vito was perfect. Its location was great for our sightseeing excursions and its ambiance was perfect for the end of the day wind down. The information you provide was extremely helpful. Thanks again for all your help.
We just returned home from a fabulous two weeks in Italy. Casa San Vito was perfect. Its location was great for our sightseeing excursions and its ambiance was perfect for the end of the day wind down. The information you provide was extremely helpful. Thanks again for all your help.
April 2006
Brian Sketch - Torrance,
California
The house & view, as you know, are just amazing. We went to Florence twice, Siena, Pisa etc. But my favorite part of the trip was always coming home to the villa. Probably unlike most people we ate in the villa every night. My daughter is a vegetarian, my son is a kid who won't eat anything so it's hard for us to go out to eat at the many fine places we saw. That was ok for me. It's rare that I get to sit down to dinner with my whole family, so as I said coming back to the villa was my favorite part. We would put the Italian TV on sometime & watch Lord of the Rings in Italian, but mostly they read or played cards at night as I would go thru my next day's guidebooks. Getting home at night around 7:00 every night just wasn't early enough for me. I was always trying to get back to the villa earlier. The views were great. Saw a couple beautiful sunsets from our windows. Went for a couple short walks down the gravel roads. I loved the thick walls, the cool tile floors, & I loved opening the shutters every morning. What beautiful views - from all four side of the house & that fresh smell. It was a big house yet very homey & comfortable.
The house & view, as you know, are just amazing. We went to Florence twice, Siena, Pisa etc. But my favorite part of the trip was always coming home to the villa. Probably unlike most people we ate in the villa every night. My daughter is a vegetarian, my son is a kid who won't eat anything so it's hard for us to go out to eat at the many fine places we saw. That was ok for me. It's rare that I get to sit down to dinner with my whole family, so as I said coming back to the villa was my favorite part. We would put the Italian TV on sometime & watch Lord of the Rings in Italian, but mostly they read or played cards at night as I would go thru my next day's guidebooks. Getting home at night around 7:00 every night just wasn't early enough for me. I was always trying to get back to the villa earlier. The views were great. Saw a couple beautiful sunsets from our windows. Went for a couple short walks down the gravel roads. I loved the thick walls, the cool tile floors, & I loved opening the shutters every morning. What beautiful views - from all four side of the house & that fresh smell. It was a big house yet very homey & comfortable.
April 2006
Bill Haag - Pepper Pike, Ohio
We had a great time. Francesco and his mother Franca were extremely accommodating. Really nice people. We ended up with both bottles of wine and olive oil! The house was a great value. And the location is excellent. I would recommend Casa San Vito in a heart beat.
We had a great time. Francesco and his mother Franca were extremely accommodating. Really nice people. We ended up with both bottles of wine and olive oil! The house was a great value. And the location is excellent. I would recommend Casa San Vito in a heart beat.
December 2005
C. Borges - Harrisburg, PA
Thank you again for a wonderful place to stay while we were in Italy. The service was excellent as well. The family was so friendly.
Thank you again for a wonderful place to stay while we were in Italy. The service was excellent as well. The family was so friendly.
December 2005
Eric & Mary Lindquist - Piedmont,
California
We, together with 2 other couples, have just returned from spending a marvelous holiday at Casa San Vito in late October 2005. We could not have asked for more perfect accommodations while in Tuscany! The casa was equipped with every modern convenience we could ask for and our hosts, Francesco, Franca and Giulio were so welcoming! We were able to take day trips to Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and Montelupo; the restaurants and COOP markets in Tavarnelle and San Casciano were ideal! We especially enjoyed watching Francesco harvesting the olives from the surrounding grove one weekend. We look forward to returning to this delightful haven!
We, together with 2 other couples, have just returned from spending a marvelous holiday at Casa San Vito in late October 2005. We could not have asked for more perfect accommodations while in Tuscany! The casa was equipped with every modern convenience we could ask for and our hosts, Francesco, Franca and Giulio were so welcoming! We were able to take day trips to Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and Montelupo; the restaurants and COOP markets in Tavarnelle and San Casciano were ideal! We especially enjoyed watching Francesco harvesting the olives from the surrounding grove one weekend. We look forward to returning to this delightful haven!
August 2005
C. Shen - Baltimore, Maryland
We really enjoyed our stay at San Vito.
We really enjoyed our stay at San Vito.
June 2005
Carolyn Frahm - Powhaten,
Virginia
Loved Casa San Vito and Francesco - his parents are so sweet. I brought home some of their olive oil. I would definitely recommend both places to friends. Thanks for all of your help.
Loved Casa San Vito and Francesco - his parents are so sweet. I brought home some of their olive oil. I would definitely recommend both places to friends. Thanks for all of your help.
May 2005
Doug & Kendall Gelfand
We are back from our trip to Italy. We really enjoyed our time at Casa San Vito. Francesco and his family were extremely gracous hosts and very helpful.
We are back from our trip to Italy. We really enjoyed our time at Casa San Vito. Francesco and his family were extremely gracous hosts and very helpful.
May 2005
Jon Pellechia - New York, New
York
We all had a great time. The villa was very clean, with modern appliances and the location was perfect to explore the hill towns of Tuscany. Francesco was a delight to deal with as was the rest of hisfamily. We will be recommending the villa to all our friends.
We all had a great time. The villa was very clean, with modern appliances and the location was perfect to explore the hill towns of Tuscany. Francesco was a delight to deal with as was the rest of hisfamily. We will be recommending the villa to all our friends.
May 2005
Kevin, Claudia & Madeleine Burr -
San Jose, California
When we started planning our trip to Italy, I was thrilled to find out about Lisa Byrne and Italyperfect.com. One look at the website and I knew Casa San Vito was the perfect place for us to spend a week in Tuscany. Lisa was always responsive and available for any questions I had. The information packet Lisa provided includes a wealth of information as far as driving directions, tourist information, shopping, restaurants, etc.. I kept the packet with me at all times, and even though we have been home for two weeks, I keep going back to look at it and think about things we will do on our next trip to Italy. Our next trip to Italy will start with Italyperfect.com.
When we started planning our trip to Italy, I was thrilled to find out about Lisa Byrne and Italyperfect.com. One look at the website and I knew Casa San Vito was the perfect place for us to spend a week in Tuscany. Lisa was always responsive and available for any questions I had. The information packet Lisa provided includes a wealth of information as far as driving directions, tourist information, shopping, restaurants, etc.. I kept the packet with me at all times, and even though we have been home for two weeks, I keep going back to look at it and think about things we will do on our next trip to Italy. Our next trip to Italy will start with Italyperfect.com.
December 2004
M. Fox - Newport, Rhode Island
As the other guests have noted, Francesco and his family were wonderful hosts. This property and hospitality are so inviting! Tuscany is as beautiful as ever.
As the other guests have noted, Francesco and his family were wonderful hosts. This property and hospitality are so inviting! Tuscany is as beautiful as ever.
October 2004
R. Wedler - Petaluma, California
When we arrived we were greeted by Francesco and his mother Franca. The next day we met Giulio. What a gracious charming family they are! We felt very welcome and loved the house. Old world charm combined with modern conveniences. Enjoyied the gorgeous scenery that surrounded us. We used this house as a base to explore points of interest in the surrounding areas. We promise we will return!! Delightful hosts, truly enjoyed them and their beautiful place.
When we arrived we were greeted by Francesco and his mother Franca. The next day we met Giulio. What a gracious charming family they are! We felt very welcome and loved the house. Old world charm combined with modern conveniences. Enjoyied the gorgeous scenery that surrounded us. We used this house as a base to explore points of interest in the surrounding areas. We promise we will return!! Delightful hosts, truly enjoyed them and their beautiful place.
September 2004
D. Lockett - Burbank, California
The pictures accurately portray the beautiful interior and comfort of Casa San Vito, but cannot begin to do justice to the surrounding area. With a rental car we were close enough for day trips to Pisa, San Gimignano and as well as trips to Florence and the surrounding villages. The house itself is tucked away off the beaten path and surrounded by grapes and olives and meandering lanes for leisurely walks and all the time you need to relax in style. The locals were warm and helpful - the family of this charming spot are truly wonderful and seemed as happy for us to be there as we were. Being from California I have to express how comforting having Lisa at Italy Perfect so accessible when arranging all the details. Providing us with such good information and prompt answers to any and all of our questions proved to be invaluable. Someone was really smiling on us when we decided to book a vacation villa with Lisa and her Italian Family - with Italy Perfect and Casa San Vito.
The pictures accurately portray the beautiful interior and comfort of Casa San Vito, but cannot begin to do justice to the surrounding area. With a rental car we were close enough for day trips to Pisa, San Gimignano and as well as trips to Florence and the surrounding villages. The house itself is tucked away off the beaten path and surrounded by grapes and olives and meandering lanes for leisurely walks and all the time you need to relax in style. The locals were warm and helpful - the family of this charming spot are truly wonderful and seemed as happy for us to be there as we were. Being from California I have to express how comforting having Lisa at Italy Perfect so accessible when arranging all the details. Providing us with such good information and prompt answers to any and all of our questions proved to be invaluable. Someone was really smiling on us when we decided to book a vacation villa with Lisa and her Italian Family - with Italy Perfect and Casa San Vito.