Reviews of Villa Gentile

Typical Tuscan country house

August 2022 - Superb view of the Tuscan countryside, in the middle of olive trees and vineyards. The farmhouse is typically Tuscan and Alberto is welcome is charming.

Excellent

July 2022 - We were greeted by the owner Alberto, a very kind and friendly man who showed us around and presented a gift of his own wine and olive oil (extremely good!).

The view is beautiful, and enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool makes it a perfect place to relax and enjoy quality time as a family.

Thank you Alberto!

Excellent

June 2022 - Great place to stay and visit Firenze.

Several times we came, always the same pleasure! Nothing to change.

Good communication with Summer In Italy

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Excellent

July 2021 - We loved it and especially the owner Alberto is fabulous. We really enjoyed the stay!

Keep on doing as you did.

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Excellent

July 2021 - Magnificent Tuscany, house with basic comfort but absolute character!!! Breathtaking view of the surroundings and ideal location near Florence and others!!! Basic comfort, but sufficient!!

Well worth the visit!

August 2020 - Exceptional stay and very kind owner. We will come back!

Summer In Italy was really efficient.

Excellent

July 2020 - It was so great, we will visit it again for sure!

The owners were very interested in our tip. You can reach them when you want and they will help you with everything to enjoy your time there. The family is great, we loved them all and spent birthday with them. That was an experience we will never forget.

The booking was more than last second, we were on the road already. I got help by phone and email, everything happened very fast and without any problems. I was very impressed by Summer In Italy.

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The house has kept its original character

October 2019 - It is really a beautiful and relaxing place. The house has kept its original character and Alberto, the owner is really adorable.

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Authentic old awesome property with a great location and spectacular views and peace and quite yet close enough to major tourist attractions

September 2019 - If you are looking for 5 star don’t go, however if you want a fantastic vacation in an authentic old awesome property with a great location and spectacular views and peace and quite yet close enough to major tourist attractions, then this is the place for you!

The place is awesome and it has a large pool, no it’s not the Ritz but it does have everything you need. We loved the place.

Alberto [the owner] couldn't have been more helpful, we arrived and found wine and olive oil on the table, all fresh from his vineyard. If you have only had olive oil from the stores you are in for a treat, his is awesome and his wine is fantastic. I drink a lot of wine and I reckon his wine would sell for $50 a bottle all day long. Alberto you don’t need to change a thing thank you for sharing your home with us. We will see you again.

Luca gave a full and very accurate description of Villa Gentile, I loved the fact that he didn’t over sell but answered all my questions as a result we booked it and we made the right choice. Thanks Luca! We would use Summer In Italy again and highly recommend them and Villa Gentile.

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Tuscany

August 2019 - Near the center of Florence, charming site, history places, Chianti hills, private pool. Availability and dedication of the owner. Third stay in this same villa, that's saying it!

We had a great stay

August 2019 - We had a great stay at Villa Gentile, the place is quiet et peaceful, the view over the vineyards and olive trees is wonderful and the swimming pool is perfect in summer time after visiting the nearby towns: Florence, Siena, San Gimignano etc.

The owners are extremely kind and helpful.

Everything good with Summer In Italy.

This was our third stay at Villa Gentile

October 2018 - This was our third stay at Villa Gentile.

We love it for its central location to many Tuscan sites and for its friendly owners, Alberto and Beatrice (and their daughter Olivia). Our stay was wonderful and we were able to visit four new places on this trip: Assisi, Gubbio, Vinci and Volterra.

We have been Summer In Italy customers for over a decade and they have never disappointed.

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We really enjoyed our stay

September 2018 - We really enjoyed our stay prior to a family wedding.

Very friendly owners. Wine and local oil was a lovely arrival gift. Lots of advise about local shops.

Very easy booking process. Payments safe and queries answered promptly. A good company to deal with. Would visit again, thank you both.

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Excellent

September 2018 - Nice place to experience the local Tuscany lifestyle!

Good work.

Fantastic

July 2018 - Once again we had a GREAT stay at Villa Gentile. :) Loved this place. Thank you!

Loved

June 2018 - Loved Villa Gentile. It was a totally lovely and relaxing place to stay, with all real farmhouse feel. The pool was great too!

San Casciano in Val di Pesa is in a great spot as far as Tuscany goes - very central and accessible for other parts of Tuscany and Florence.

The couple running the farmhouse are really friendly and helpful.

Authentic Tuscan farmhouse

August 2017 - An authentic Tuscan farmhouse overlooking olive groves and grape vines. Sitting in the garden at dusk with the bats flying around above, looking out at the view, it is easy to believe that nothing much has changed in hundreds of years. Except that if it is a little warm you can jump into the swimming pool to cool down a little.

We loved it here and Alberto and Beatrice, the owners, were so welcoming we felt like old friends. Especially as there were a couple of bottles of their wine waiting for us as well.

Excellent service from Summer In Italy - response to our queries was immediate. And the information you sent was both useful and accurate - all your tips on what to expect were very helpful.

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Rustic Tuscan Charm

August 2017 - Owners discreet and friendly.

Close to Florence, central position in Tuscany and in Chianti.

Genuine Tuscan villa/farmhouse, with rustic charm.

We had a wonderful stay

July 2017 - We had a wonderful stay at Villa Gentile with our family of two adults and three children. It is kept in old country style and is very simple and charming. It is part of a wine producing farm, the villa itself and surroundings are very authentic and rustic - in a great way. When into the villa you feel very private and relaxed. You are not disturbed by traffic and can relax and enjoy the countryside.

We enjoyed both the area and the farm and the kids had a great time playing in the swimming pool and with the farm animals consisting of both goats, cats and a donkey. We recommend it unreservedly and plan on coming back

Alberto and Beatrice were the greatest hosts and most welcoming.

Excellent

August 2016 - Villa Gentile is a lovely rural rustic retreat, we loved it and will return.

The building is over 200 years old and has retained its character and charm and is located within the vineyard and olive trees.

The indoor table tennis great for a few minutes cool off from the heat or evening entertainment. Swimming in a warm pool in the early morning and late evening a daily 'treat'.

We loved it, lovely location and wonderfully welcoming, we wouldn't want to see anything changed.

The owners are very welcoming and friendly.

We have had a great service from Summer In Italy and will not hesitate to book again. You advised fully of the nature of the property and we were well prepared for its rustic style, it more than lived up to our expectations. We loved it and have already recommended it to others.

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Fantastic

June 2016 - We had a fabulous time at Villa Gentile and thoroughly enjoyed our six- week stay.

Alberto, Beatrice and Augusta [the owners] were hospitable, attentive and welcoming and responded quickly to any issues that arose because we were the first guests after the winter season.

We love your newsletters! We booked with you because the villa met our requirements and you have communicated very effectively with us. Thank you so much!

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Excellent

October 2015 - My family and I loved Villa Gentile, a wonderful countryside house.

The location is excellent, it was a nice relaxing getaway, while being close enough to drive to Florence.

The owners, Alberto and Beatrice, are wonderful people, very helpful! My family and I are very grateful to them for their hospitality! They even provided wine and olive oil produced by themselves, they were both delicious!! It made our trip to Italy very memorable and we hope to return again soon to Villa Gentile!!

Summer In Italy is very helpful in the whole process!

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Very good

September 2015 - We were at Villa Gentile for the second time, we like it very much.

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Very good

September 2014 - Beautiful views, great location if you like being out of the city. Really felt like going back in time.

Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] are a great source of information on what to do and where to go. They are also very responsive to any request you may have.

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Very good

September 2014 - We really did enjoy our time at Villa Gentile.

It was just as it was described on line - clean, very spacious, comfortable, but very basic. Would be great for a family. Lovely location, absolutely amazing views, very rustic and gives you a taste of Tuscany as it would have been many years ago and still is today.

The owners, Alberto and Beatrice, were extremely nice and very helpful. On our arrival they even shared some of their lovely red wine and olive oil that they produce.

Fantastic service from Summer In Italy!! You were all very quick to respond. Very helpful at all times, very well informed about Villa Gentile. We would certainly recommend you to our friends. Thanks!!

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Fantastic

August 2014 - We absolutely loved Villa Gentile.

We read a load of reviews about this place and honestly thought they were made up by the website. They're not. It's an absolute steal.

We all absolutely loved our stay... 8 of us came and everyone left saying the same thing.

Alberto and his wife [the owners] are possibly the most helpful people I've ever met. They gave us a couple of bottles of their (excellent) Chianti, and even showed us around their wine and olive oil making cellar (definitely ask for this, it's amazing). We hope to see you again, and thanks so much for everything!

You guys were really great and helpful.

Very good

August 2014 - We were 2 families, all adults, staying at Villa Gentile for the second time (the first time was in 2008). We enjoyed it very much!

Villa Gentile has a great view. It is placed on the top of a hill so you can see all the vineyards and olive trees in the area. Also the sunset is very beautiful.

Inside the villa there is a lot of living space and the beds were fine. The swimming pool was nice and clean.

There are no other people around so you have a lot of privacy in the garden. I loved eating in the garden and sitting there in the evenings, it is so quite...

The owners are very friendly and helpful.

Don't change a thing.

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Excellent

July 2014 - We stayed at Villa Gentile with 4 adults and 5 kids (aged 2, 3, 6, 8 and 11) and it was simply wonderful.

We enjoyed the authenticity of the house, the beautiful surroundings, the hospitality of the owner (ciao Alberto) and the amazing location.

Also, the pool and garden area are excellent. We truly enjoyed every single moment.

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Very good

July 2014 - We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Gentile.

The house had great character, the setting are wonderful and the location is also perfect for seeing the best of Tuscany.

The owner Alberto was extremely helpful and couldn't have been nicer to us.

Dealing with Summer In Italy was a pleasure and we will hopefully be in contact with you again next year if I can convince all of the family to return to Italy.

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Excellent

May 2014 - Villa Gentile was exactly what we were looking for in every way.

The property is perfect just the way it is. A bit rustic, with amazing charm and history.

The entire property is so quiet and peaceful. The views of the countryside are beautiful from the property.

The owner, Alberto, was amazing. We learned so much about the area from him, and all about the olives and grapes that he grows. He, his wife, his little daughter, and his mother were delightful. We really appreciated how helpful and engaging the owners were. Ciao, Alberto!

We are already recommending it to our friends.

The website was excellent, giving us all the information we needed to make our decision. The rental process was easy, and the directions were great. Great value!

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Fantastic

October 2013 - This is not a five star property. BUT, the owners make you feel like you are five star. Alberto and his family are always willing to help out any way they can.

We arrived the day of the massive flooding which complicated water usage. Not the property owners fault, but it became an issue that he tried to deal with as best he could.

The property is truly Tuscan. Our farmhouse was no different than the owners home. All rooms were rooms with a view.

North Americans may not appreciate the "rustic" charm of the property. But they should. It was definitely a great value for the cost paid.

Villa Gentile is close enough to San Casciano so you are able to make a quick trip in for food/groceries but far enough away so you really feel you are in the Tuscan countryside.

We would recommend this property to all families. We have already recommended this property to a co-worker who is planning on visiting Tuscany in the near future.

Summer in Italy did a great job keeping us informed and communicating clearly with updates and information, great job.

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Excellent

October 2013 - We have no previous experience of staying in a self catering holiday home in Italy but our holiday at Villa Gentile must rank as one of the finest that we have experienced travelling in many countries of the world.

Above all else, the hospitality and welcome that we received from the owners, Alberto & Beatrice, was without parallel. Although busy with the grape harvest, Alberto went out of his way to make us feel at home, to explain the complexities of making his Chianti Classico wine, which we sampled in good measure, and to advise us on the many interesting and out of the way places to visit in the Chianti region.

The villa itself is the genuine article, an old rambling farm house with many historic features, but with all modern conveniences as well, such as fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, etc. The swimming pool is also a real luxury though perhaps we were a little too late in the season to fully appreciate it.

As for location, the villa, just on the outskirts of San Casciano VP, is very well placed. The town, although not generally on the tourist track (a distinct advantage), has many interesting and historic features, as well as an excellent supermarket and many very good restaurants. But the one great advantage of the villa, to anyone interested in the birthplace of the renaissance, is the proximity to Florence, just 15 km distant and an easy bus ride to the centre of the city.

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Fantastic

August 2013 - The hosts are very friendly. House old but clean. Beautiful surroundings of peace and quiet. Great pool.

Thank you for the splendid holiday.

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Excellent

August 2013 - We had a great time at Villa Gentile. The house is very nice and very well located in relation to cities to visit (e.g. Siena, Florence, etc.). The garden and the pool are lovely.

Thanks to Alberto and his wife Beatrice [the owners] always ready to give us good advice on what visit. We appreciated the walks among olive trees and vineyard and the discovery of Tuscany with its wine, olive oil and life in the countryside. It is a very good place for a family with children.

We had a very good contact with Summer in Italy. We were fully informed and we found confirm to all our requests.

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Excellent

July 2013 - Great place. Thank you to Alberto [the owner] for his hospitality, advice and his very fine wine!

Lovely peaceful location - the perfect place to get away from it all.

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Fantastic

July 2013 - Villa Gentile was excellent for our trip, it matched our plans perfectly.

Secluded location but near all the locations we visited in the Tuscan area.

The farm has been in the family for 200 years, they grow grapes and olives. The villa had everything we needed, a little rustic, but perfect for us.

We enjoyed it completely and if we can we would visit the Villa Gentile again.

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Very good

June 2013 - We really enjoyed our time at Villa Gentile. The garden was great! Our hostfamily was very kind and helpful.

Very good

April 2013 - We had a great time at Villa Gentile. The residence was very big and when we arrived we thought it would be cold inside but it was very pleasant.

Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] were very helpful and we were very close to a lot of the main areas in Tuscany. A great location.

Our 2nd trip to Italy and we were very happy with the service and prompt replies both times if we are lucky enough to come back we would use the service again.

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Excellent

October 2012 - This was our second stay at Villa Gentile. The reasons we continue to pick this Villa are as follows: 1) Alberto and his family are wonderful hosts, 2) you can't beat the location to explore Tuscany, and 3) the price/value is excellent.

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Fantastic

September 2012 - Our stay at Villa Gentile was wonderful.

Alberto and Beatrice [the caretakers] were awesome hosts.

Plus the children there were a treat.

The tours with Stefan were super.

Loved the views and loved Tuscany!!!

I found the web site to be excellent and the communication was outstanding.

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Fantastic

September 2012 - We all loved Villa Gentile. Wonderful setting and a real getting-away-from-it-all location.

Lovely, friendly owners. A top star holiday destination.

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Excellent

July 2012 - We loved our stay at Villa Gentile.

The owners were very gracious and attentive to all of our needs. We immediately felt at home.

The location was great as we took day trips to Venice, Rome, Siena and the beach at Viareggio.

Thank you to Summer in Italy, the whole process of booking and making arrangements was trouble-free!

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Fantastic

May 2012 - We enjoyed our stay in Villa Gentile very much.

It is a renovated farmhouse with lots of space, so large enough to stay with six people. We felt at home right from the start.

The view from the house and the garden is stunning. Outside you are in the middle of a vineyard and olive trees with a view on the valley.

The owners are very very kind, helpful and do speak English. They live in a separate house nearby on the same property but out of view when inside the house or in the garden.

The house is located in the middle of Tuscany and a few minutes drive from the highway, so all the main cities and villages of interest are on a very acceptable driving distance.

Although the style of the house itself is simple farmhouse style, the house is fully equipped with everything you need: dishwasher, barbecue, washing machine, lots of pots and pans in the kitchen. The ceilings are high which give the house a spacey atmosphere.

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Excellent

December 2011 - We enjoyed our stay in Villa Gentile very much!! Alberto's [the owner] kindness and promptness is one of the points to get it.

Excellent presentation and seriousness. Congratulations.

Excellent

October 2011 - We enjoyed Villa Gentile very much... the owners are FANTASTIC!

The place is so huge and private for multiple families to stay at the same place... we loved it.

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Excellent

September 2011 - It was, quite simply, perfect in every way. I hope we will be back again.

Excellent

September 2011 - Villa Gentile was a beautiful place to stay and gave us a taste of the Italy we were looking for.

Alberto and Beatrice were the perfect hosts, very helpful and generous. We enjoyed the wine and olive oil that they produce and we all, children included, enjoyed watching the wine making process.

This is a really peaceful place to stay with fantastic views in the heart of the countryside and comfortable accommodation - a real flavour of authentic Italian lifestyle. We are already planning to visit next year!

Very positive experience dealing with the company. Staff were able to answer any questions we had and even held our accommodation whilst we sourced flights. Would use them again.

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Excellent

August 2011 - Very impressed with our stay at Villa Gentile. Beautiful garden and pool, lovely house and idyllic setting.

The owners were very hospitable. Lovely wine and olive oil.

Summer in Italy provided a very good service.

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Excellent

August 2011 - Great location, fantastic views, the house had country charm with all the necessary amenities for the holiday. Not luxury, but not advertised as luxury. Comfortable beds, comfortable sofas/chairs.

Exceptionally welcoming and friendly owner, living next door.

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Excellent

August 2011 - We enjoyed our holiday. The fact that we came for the second time, means that we like to come to Villa Gentile!!

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Excellent

July 2011 - We loved the villa and the pool. The villa was very comfortable and well equipped.

The owner's wine and olive oil was excellent and a real treat.

We would definitely book with Summer in Italy again.

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Excellent

July 2011 - We had a fantastic time. The villa is a pleasure to stay in and Alberto is a marvellous host. He makes terrific wine!

I recommend it very highly.

Keep up the good work.

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Excellent

July 2011 - Everything was as expected, even more.

The owner and his family were so friendly and helpful, we all loved them!

Great work from you! All needed information was sent, even more. Thank you.

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Excellent

June 2011 - The owner Alberto and his family went out of their way to make us feel welcome, including bringing us their own wine and olive oil. The villa is in the middle of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, 10 miles form Firenze.

We found Firenze in June to be overcrowded with tourists so spent most of our time at the villa, making sumptuous meals with lovely local produce, and lounging by the pool, which suited us fine but may not satisfy everyone. The house is ancient and charming, although some of the furniture was a bit cheap and cheerful. All together an idyllic holiday. Thanks!

Excellent

June 2011 - We just loved Villa Gentile and felt like it was our home away from home for the three and half weeks we stayed. It was large and roomy and gave us plenty of space.

We loved Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] who made us feel very welcome. We would highly recommend it to anyone, it is not four star but everything and more I had expected in a farmhouse stay.

Summer in Italy has once again come up with an excellent accommodation. Thank you.

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Excellent

May 2011 - We all (including the dogs) enjoyed Villa Gentile very much, particularly the garden and swimming pool.

The place is so calm and peaceful, and the view just beautiful - a wonderful resting place for body and mind, where one can quietly digest the wonders of Florence and relax from the turmoil of its crowded streets.

The owners, Alberto and Beatrice are very, very nice and helpful and we loved their wine.

Your Internet site is very clear and helpful. All your agents are excellent: polite, prompt and extremely helpful. I have already recommended you to a number of friends.

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Excellent

September 2010 - We really enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed. Alberto and his family were very kind and helpful. We wanted a place where we could enjoy peace and had a good view, and that's exactly what we had. It was much better than we expected. The pool was an extra bonus.

All the places of interest are really very close. Special surprise for us was the place San Casciano. It is only a mile away from the villa and has everything: good restaurants, great shop (Coop), people are very friendly. Not only in the place but everywhere we went.

Perfect.

I was very satisfied. Everything was as you had promised, even better. Thanks.

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Excellent

September 2010 - We really enjoyed it. It was absolutely beautiful. The villa is very impressive by its location and by its beauty.

Everything is perfect and the owner Alberto and his wife Beatrice (and daughter Livia) are great owners. They helped us in many ways we needed to know.

Congratulations on all your support. We felt very secure to deal with you.

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Excellent

August 2010 - We loved Villa Gentile and enjoyed a wonderful relaxing week. It is a beautiful villa with a lovely view of vineyards and olive groves.

The villa is equipped with everything you could possibly need and the pool and garden are perfect.

The owners, who live next door, were extremely hospitable and helpful.

I would certainly recommend this villa to other people.

Summer In Italy were very efficient in all aspects of our booking. We found you on the Internet by chance but would certainly use you again when planning a holiday in Italy.

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Excellent

July 2010 - It was a great stay. Alberto [the owner] was very service minded and helpful.

Keep on with the great work!

Excellent

July 2010 - Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing, perfect location. We had a wonderful 2 weeks there!

The villa and outside/pool were just wonderful. It was a great experience to stay in Alberto's "second home", which he allowed us to use for 2 weeks. No rules and regulations, just "enjoy yourselves", which we did!

Enjoyed watching the birds, bats and fire-flies.

Thank you for your attentions during our booking. You were efficient, pleasant and really a great company to deal with. We would certainly book our next villa with you. We thought the price paid was very reasonable, and in keeping with the villa, location and facilities. Thank you!

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May 2010 - We really enjoyed our time at Villa Gentile, in fact it was much better than we had expected -- a highlight of our trip.

The owners are a delightful couple who we would like to get to know better. We recommend Alberto's wine and olive oil.

The pool was a godsend and the lizards, swallows, cuckoos and fireflies a delight for us kiwis.

Would love to go back.

Keep doing what you are doing. We really appreciated your newsletters prior to our trip. One thing - can you explain the pedestrian crossing rules in Italy? Seemed to us you were taking your life in your hands every time you wanted to cross!!

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September 2009 - The villa was absolutely beautiful, much more than we could aspect from looking at the photos. It's really big and spacious but, of course, what we enjoyed the most was the garden with the swimming pool and great views.

The silence and peace that we enjoyed sitting outside in the evenings were unbelievable, no cars, no motorcycles, no noise at all... just yells of roosters and pheasants... one night we even saw wild pigs passing right along our garden. Amazing.

You are doing great job. We were very satisfied with your service. Very good agency!

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Excellent

July 2009 - We enjoyed and loved our location.

The view, the house, the weather and the owners, everything was really excellent!!!!

This is really a good place to be: you have the opportunity to stay in an very quiet environment and on the other hand there are a lot of cities nearby.

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July 2009 - The villa was authentic and tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked.

I thought the owners were the most thoughtful and kind people I have ever met. They wrote down directions to anywhere we asked, and always did it with a smile. The wine and olive oil they left us were wonderful, the views from the backyard are unrivaled. It was a peaceful and wonderful place to vacation, and very centrally located.

This was my third time in Italy, and I would definitely return to Villa Gentile.

Thanks, you did a great job! I will recommend you to all of my friends looking to travel in Italy.

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June 2009 - Villa Gentile was really nice. The pictures didn't do it justice. It surpassed our expectations.

The views and surroundings were absolutely beautiful.

Our hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Summer In Italy were fast and reliable, and provided us with solid information. The trip was easy to make. Should we visit Italy again, we would certainly use your services again. Molte grazie!

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Excellent

June 2009 - We enjoyed our stay very much.

The owner is nice and very helpful.

The house, swimming pool, and the location was very good.

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June 2009 - Villa Gentile was very enjoyable. Beautiful location and very rural in feel even though it is on the outskirts of San Casciano - so convenient for shops etc as well.

Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] were very welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful. We enjoyed Alberto's own wine and olive oil!

Overall we definitely had a five star holiday experience!

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May 2009 - We loved Villa Gentile. Second time there. Alberto and family superb hosts.

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May 2009 - We loved the Villa and it's owners; Beatrice and Alberto. They make your stay so much better! They welcomed us with a bottle of wine from their own grapes and their own olive oil.

The Villa is very comfortable and has generous size rooms. We stayed there with three couples and we all had lots of space to sit and read or chat since there were two living areas. The garden with view is great. We did not use the pool; it was too cold.

The only negative thing was the road to the villa; unpaved with lots of big potholes and olive branches scratching your car.

It was hard to find it but directions in Italy were not clear anywhere we went.

We've been very happy with the whole experience and would book again with you.

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October 2008 - This was our fourth time renting a property through Summer in Italy. We love Tuscany and this property is in the perfect place to enjoy its beauty and its wonderful people.

Alberto and his family were excellent hosts. The only bad thing I can say is that we couldn't stay there longer.

Keep up the good work.

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September 2008 - WE enjoyed it very much!

Alberto, the owner, was very helpful,specially when our little grandchild got ill.

We have only good feelings for Summer in Italy!

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August 2008 - Wonderful, could not fault it, the best family holiday we have had.

Alberto and Beatrice were the perfect hosts and the villa lovely.

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July 2008 - Very idyllic villa in perfect location.

Very helpful and kind owners!

Could not be better!

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July 2008 - The villa is charming, comfortable and very Tuscan. It met all our needs and we had a very relaxing family holiday.

The owners were kind, friendly and helpful and gave us good information about where to go and what to see - it made our holiday!

The location was just right for getting out and about in the region.

We would really like to go back.

I booked with you because you had a good variety of villas at reasonable prices. I have been very satisfied with the service and have recommended the website to friends.

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June 2008 - We enjoyed it very much, especially the pool and the garden.

The living room below is always cool, also in the hottest summer days.

Summer in Italy is perfect: we got what we've imagined after choosing the place on the web. Thanks a lot.

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June 2008 - We had an excellent week and enjoyed the company of our hosts, who were extremely helpful.

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June 2008 - We enjoyed our stay at the Villa Gentile very much.

It is an authentic, Tuscan villa with outstanding views from every window. We woke each morning to the sight of the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] were very friendly and extremely helpful.

Overall, it was a wonderful week at the Villa Gentile. We would highly recommend it.

We were very pleased with the prompt, efficient service. All of our questions were answered in detail in a timely manner. The description of the villa was very accurate. A friend of ours recommended you when she returned from her stay with you in Agropoli. We would definitely book with Summer in Italy again. We are already looking at one of your villas on the Amalfi Coast for next year. Keep up the good work!

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May 2008 - We loved it. Especially Alberto [the owner] and his welcome and his Chianti wine and olive oil!

The kids just loved the pool, and its night lighting. Swimming at midnight with fireflies glowing around them was a big highlight!!

The farm and its wildlife were beautiful.

A great holiday and all smooth running.

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May 2008 - We really loved the villa and wish to advise it to everyone!

Especially during the hot season the house remains cool on the inside because of the thick ancient old walls.

The pool is nice and big as well as the garden.

Privacy all over.

Very helpful and friendly owners!

In short, we had a wonderful week.

Summer in Italy was very pleasant to deal with. Prompt and helpful replies by mail.

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May 2008 - We all enjoyed our stay at Villa Gentile! The villa itself and the surrounding area were so charming and peaceful. I'm sure we are coming back in Toscana in the future!

Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] are very nice and helpful and I send them my warmest thanks and greetings.

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April 2008 - Since this was my first visit to Tuscany and I do not have a proper reference to other villas in Tuscany my opinion may be skewed one way or the other. With that said my family and I were very pleased with everything.

It was very convenient to the local town and the rooms were very large.

Beds were on par with standard hotel beds.

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October 2007 - Villa Gentile was just what we were looking for for a taste of what Italy is really all about. It exceeded all of our expectations in every way.

We had a great time and only regret that we didn't get to spend enough time at the Villa itself as were taking little day trips to other areas from there. We hope to return someday and just spend our time at the Villa enjoying the country side, wineries, nearby village and Florence.

Alberto and Beatrice were exceptional hosts and made us feel very much at home. They graciously and willingly answered all of our many questions. :)

We found the villa itself to be comfortable and accommodating to all of our needs. It's rustic charm was just what we were looking for!

We would not hesitate to recommend it to prospective visitors.

We couldn't have asked for a better booking agent and would not hesitate to recommend Summer In Italy to other prospective travellers in the future. You were recommended to us by a work associate and your immediate response and willingness to answer all our questions timely made you our number one choice. We left the US feeling confident that we would be pleased with our accommodations when we arrived -- and we were!!! :) :)

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September 2007 - We absolutely LOVED the Villa Gentile!

The house is truly a rustic Tuscan experience.

With olive trees by the pool and grape vines up the edge of the garden -- WOW.

We all fell in love with our host Alberto and hope to visit again.

Summer in Italy made the booking process simple! Would do it again!

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Excellent

September 2007 - We enjoyed Villa Gentile very much.

The owners were extremely friendly and helpful.

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July 2007 - Villa Gentile is a true gem in terms of view, location and atmosphere.

Really friendly owners, excellent olive oil and house wine, and the property is truly authentic.

Some mosquitoes this year, probably due to an exceptionally warm winter.

I would especially recommend Villa Gentile to families with kids: two bathrooms, good space, nice pool and very peaceful and quiet (no traffic and a large garden).

I actually think this property was a bit "undersold" on the website. The pictures do not do the villa justice. Good info and follow-up from Summer in Italy.

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June 2007 - The facilities exceeded our expectations, the location was superb and the welcome from Alberto and Beatrice [the owners] could not have been more friendly and helpful.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our week.

Service was excellent and very friendly.

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June 2007 - We had a wonderful experience thanks to Alberto, Beatrice and Luigi - wonderful hosts with a warm welcome to Italy and their Villa! The Villa was right out of a movie Set - views were Incredible!

We enjoyed vista views of vineyards, olive trees, lush green hillsides, incredible wildlife sitings and a local festival with fireworks from the Villa windows.

Michelangelo Sunsets were a nightly event followed by laughter filled family dinners going over the days events - we thoroughly enjoyed Villa Gentile and all it had to offer to our Italian Tuscan experience!

We were arriving in three separate groups and the owners were so helpful in taking our calls, helping us connect with our children and welcoming us with open arms!

We had no idea what to look for in an Italian Villa Vacation - Summer in Italy made booking the main destination of our trip so pleasant and easy - user friendly and we were pleased to have the accommodations as represented on your website!

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