We enjoyed a fabulous 2-week holiday in Tuscany - up to 10 of us at any given time. There are many reasons for this. The villa was perfect. Spacious, very clean, great en-suite facilities, several eating areas, comfortable beds, compact kitchen. And of course there was the pool, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all - especially the children. The location was good to great. Great due to its location for visiting the main attractions of the region (Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Pietrasanta, etc.) and good in relation to local towns and restaurants. You really need a car to get around the region if you are planning multiple excursions, or making regular trips to the supermarket. The train and bus links are also good. We used bikes for local trips to the beach and along the front to various restaurants - it is too far to walk. The children and adults all really enjoyed the nightly cycle into towns for cafe/restaurants - very safe. Fortunately there were bikes supplied with the villa. That takes us on to the owner Alessia and her family. She was great. Very helpful, not at all intrusive, but available when we needed something or some guidance. A very kind, generous and genuine person. All-in-all we had a great time, and have very fond memories of the holiday.