Franco and Sylvia were great hosts, and really went out of their way to be helpful during our ten night stay, but the area has built in hardships that made the trip more of an adventure than a vacation. The room sounds appealing at 4000 plus feet elevation and looking down on a beautiful valley, but the road in and out is treacherous, especially toward the St. Donato side. The nearby towns of Castellina and Racca are wonderful, and Firenza, San Gimignana and Sienna are less than an hour away, but if you plan to travel far afield you will find the driving difficult. Roads in this area are constantly up and downhill and offer one twisting turn after another.
