[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona. Family-friendly apartment in Cortona ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767800/18767781/2ae00c85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767800/18767781/36a0aef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767800/18767781/4d576b3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767800/18767781/4c2a1ae4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767800/18767781/8aebc409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location La Terrazza di Cortona, nestled in historic Cortona, offers a serene retreat with a private terrace overlooking Lake Trasimeno and Mt. Amiata. Start your day with coffee on the patio, then wander ancient streets to discover authentic Tuscan cuisine and sip an Aperol Spritz in the piazza. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona. La Terrazza di Cortona – Your Tuscan Retreat Welcome to La Terrazza di Cortona, where the charm of Tuscany meets panoramic views that stretch from Lake Trasimeno to the distant peaks of Mt. Amiata. Nestled within the historic walls of Cortona, this rare apartment offers you a quiet and private space to relax, while being just steps away from the lively streets of this renowned hilltop town. Start your day with the sound of church bells and a peaceful coffee on your private terrace, overlooking a landscape that has inspired countless stories and dreams. With a master bedroom and a second room that doubles as a living area with two single beds, this first-floor apartment is perfect for couples, families, or friends. Wander the ancient streets, enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine at nearby restaurants, and sip an Aperol Spritz in the piazza. Return in time for sunset on your terrace—an experience that will stay with you long after your trip ends. A truly comfortable base for exploring Cortona and beyond, La Terrazza di Cortona ensures you're close to everything you need while offering a serene retreat from the day's adventures. Practical Details Cleaning fee of €60 (payable in cash upon arrival) Tourist tax of €2 per person/night (up to 4 nights) Heating and gas are billed separately in winter months (November to April) Baby crib/playpen and high chair available upon request Book now to secure your stay at La Terrazza di Cortona, and start planning your dream Italian escape. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602800/33602782/ea1c471d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casina in authentic Tuscany Cortona - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=33602782&PinnedHotelID=33602782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27472700/27472602/d9f4ef95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic shelter for 2, amazing view and large equipped terrace Cortona Old Town - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=27472602&PinnedHotelID=27472602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104530000/104521000/104520993/bc622ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City / Village Apartment in Cortona with 1 bedrooms sleeps 2 Cortona Old Town - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Microwave 10 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $152 CA $158 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=104520993&PinnedHotelID=104520993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54070000/54067400/54067395/8a8d47bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Terrazza - apartment with breathtaking view Cortona Old Town - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=54067395&PinnedHotelID=54067395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67279100/67279030/0802b2e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cortonas Rooftop Nest Cortona Old Town - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $247 CA $287 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=67279030&PinnedHotelID=67279030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31390000/31382100/31382029/ce7588af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Finestra sul Teatro Cortona Old Town - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=31382029&PinnedHotelID=31382029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30470000/30463100/30463024/b17adc66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prestigious apartment with panoramic terrace, located in the center of Cortona. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Massive Private View Terrace Historical Centre Cortona Apartment Massive Private View Terrace Historical Apartment Massive Private View Terrace Historical Centre Cortona Massive Private View Terrace Historical Sun-soaked Private View Terrace Historical Apartment Sun-soaked Private View Terrace Historical Centre Cortona Sun-soaked Private View Terrace Historical Centre Cortona Sun-soaked Private View Terrace Historical Massive Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona Massive Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona Half Price Jan/feb! 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Come to Beautiful Cortona Live Like a Local! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.27580%2C11.98479&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mg5oEUxnpeVVCHN0PqupKb2UKwE=) Cortona Arezzo, Lazio #### What's nearby - Cortona Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Piazza della Repubblica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Santa Maria delle Grazie - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Villa Bramasole - 18 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Camucia-Cortona Station - 4 min drive - Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Osteria Le Rughe Di Cortona - ‬2 min walk - ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bar Caffè Signorelli - ‬3 min walk - ‪La Bucaccia - ‬3 min walk - ‪Caffè degli artisti - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona. located? > Located in Cortona Old Town, this family-friendly Cortona apartment building is steps from Palazzo Comunale, Museum of the Etruscan Academy, and Signorelli Theatre. Museo Diocesano and Casali Palace are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sun-Soaked Private View Terrace in the Historical Centre of Cortona. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 2.0 Eco-friendliness ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rainey M. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful terrace apartment in Cortona My husband and I loved our stay here! It was so close to town and the terrace was absolutely stunning. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Rainey M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue P. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A happy time in Cortona Samantha’s apartment was wonderful! The terrace was dreamy, with views and sunsets that I will remember for a long time! Apertivos and evenings sitting outside were lovely! The location is quiet and convenient. Lacking only a few refinements, the apartment is very desirable. ##### Sue P. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleman H. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect This was our second year staying in same apartment. It was so easy and perfectly located, we did not want to risk another location. The hot water has challenges but once I messaged them, they were over in minutes to help. If you have a rental car, this could not be more perfect as the parking is adjacent to the home. Incredible location. Best view of our trip. ##### Coleman H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lideke V. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice appartment with a solendid terrace We enjoyed especially the terrace because we had sunny weather ##### Lideke V. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cortona Property is perfect for the view and the loction ##### Andrew P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie M. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### super nice apt. Great comfortable apt. with spectacular terrace ##### Connie M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle J. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice appt, great view! Spacious appt for 2 (bathroom quite small for 4). We enjoyed it very much. Parking can be a problem (weekend). Cortona is lovely, we enjoyed the village and its surroundings. ##### Danielle J. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florence H. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Cortona vacation Nice location with easy access. Terrace great but only early morning when cool. Missed my air conditioner but fans helped . Plenty of room for 2. Quiet and comfortable. ##### Florence H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie T. May 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING Beautiful view, easy walk to city center, efficient & prompt communication w/Samantha. Loved every minute of my stay! ##### Jackie T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail P. Mar 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you. Superior location, stellar host. Loved being here. ##### Gail P. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill G. May 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view This is a wonderful property in a quiet area, but only a short walk to the piazza and restaurants. The only improvement I would recommend is the shower caddy; all of my travel sized items kept falling out of it. ##### Jill G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen F. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cortona getaway I have always wanted to go to Tuscany. My sister and I enjoyed three nights in this wonderful apartment that was so comfortable and views were amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer ##### Ellen F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay B. Apr 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Ever! Location was fantastic. Parking nearby. View is spectacular. Even better, the host had the best communication of any VRBO ever! Samantha is amazing and so is this apartment. ##### Jay B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie T., Jacksonville, FL USA Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AWESOME Great view, great hostess, great location. Only suggestion, wish there were fans in all rooms. It got hot at night. ##### Jackie T. Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleman H. Apr 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### View and location could not be better. The biggest problem is that we only stayed two nights. Although Cortona may be off the normal travel route, it has been our favorite town to visit. It is quaint, clean and very welcoming. Alen, who checked us in, was great as he gave perfect recommendations and was available via Whatsapp if we needed anything. If you rent a car, there is parking very, very close by. We did cooking classes at Fattoria Bistecca, which was highlight of trip. 7 km drive. ##### Coleman H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane G. Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best view in Cortona Our panoramic view from the huge terrace says it all. The valley lights at night were magical. We stayed for a month and caught three different SpaceX satellite launches one week. The basics are there, too. Super comfortable beds and linens, great wifi, clothes washer. The location is perfect, a 5 minute walk to the central piazza. I can't imagine any other property coming close to this. ##### Diane G. Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne W. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!! We loved absolutely everything about our stay in Cortona! Samantha and Alen were great communicators and made the check in easy. The apartment is perfection! From the tall, shuttered windows, beautiful tiled floors, high ceilings and amazing terrace, it was amazing!! The location couldn’t have been better and the views….. Even though I didn’t really use it, the kitchen was well stocked. All in all- wow!! We didn’t want to leave and hope to be back. ##### Joanne W. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas W. Apr 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cortona Getaway Quaint, comfortable apartment with spectacular views from patio. Easy walking distance to main square. Alen, the property manager who checked us in was great; a Cortona resident who provided lots of suggestions. Samantha, the owner was also easy to work with and stayed in communication from booking to departure. Highly recommend property and host. For those arriving by train, I would suggest booking a taxi well in advance as they are difficult to arrange. We booked Saban Salijevic who was great! He also does tours. His contact info is +393382877210 and taxisalijevic@gmail.com ##### Thomas W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie T. Apr 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AWESOME GREAT WONDERFUL I can’t say enough good things about the apartment & our stay. Everything was great. . Samantha was always quick with her responses, suggestions & solutions. We had one little problem but she fixed it immediately. I highly recommend this beautiful place. “Everything in Cortona is magic”. I will return. Jackie ##### Jackie T. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dave T. Oct 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Cortona The only problem is the picture of the couch and tv was misleading. I thought the apartment contained a family room. ##### Dave T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Angela D. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Critical review of Cortona apartment Pls email me an address in order that I can explain my issues. Overall very disappointed. ##### Angela D. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula R. Aug 8, 2015 #### Great apartment, ideal location Great, clean, tastefully decorated and uncluttered apartment in the middle of everything with awesome view. Super responsive owner, comfortable beds, kitchen suitable for preparing meals with food market steps away. Parking available in easy walking distance inside the walls and outside ZTL. We spent many hours happily scaling/wandering Cortona from one end to the other & also made daytrips to Orvieto, Assisi, Poppi, Monterchi, Arezzo, happy to come back to Cortona as a home base. Lots of other greatest hits within driving distance. Shopping, art, garden, playground, Saturday market, piazza & street life all in walking distance. We stayed in heat wave in July and were fine with fans. Stayed with two kids and worked out great with layout, clothes washer, clean modern bathroom. ##### Paula R. ### 4/10 Poor #### keith Nov 4, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Renters be aware: the photos do not match the property.. The bathroom was the most disgusting one I’ve seen in 3 months of traveling in Italy.. mold, mold & mold from the shower curtain that sticks to you whilst showering, the hand held that doesn’t stay put and slides down, more mold around the perimeter of the bathroom. I’m allergic to mold so I was suffering for two days. Then an additional cleaning fee in ‘cash’ was inconveniently shared with us after we booked the property, I understand a cleaning fee but there is no trace of cash so there’s no accountability, seems shady to pocket our cash. Next.. it was so beyond cold in the property my husband and I slept in our clothes to keep warm because they also charge for heat as I discovered from past customer feedback. Remediation of mold is necessary or this property should be shut down it’s extremely inappropriate. ##### keith ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean T. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly What I wanted I was in Tuscany for my son’s wedding in San Giuliano Terme. The week prior to wedding week, I drove solo to Cortona for some me time. The apartment was just what I wanted…the view from the large terrace overlooking Val di Chiana was spectacular. It is a short (uphill) walk to the piazzas and shops. Parking is free just below the apartment outside the city wall. You will need to carry your bag up two flights of steps. The apartment is a short walk from there. I selected Cortona as home base due to location/access to several of the nearby hill towns I wanted to visit. Anghiari (considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy) and Montepulciano are two favorites. Sienna is lovely as well…bigger and busier. Of note, the apartment is perfect for solo, couples and small families. There is not a living room, but the master bedroom is spacious with a couch/futon. The fabulous terrace for me served as the main living space. Very nice place. Spectacular views. Great location. ##### Jean T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana R. Sep 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bellissimo!!!!! We planned this trip for over a year. Anticipation is part of the journey and our anticipation for Casa di Amici was immense. We knew it would be wonderful, but never expected just how wonderful it would be. We expected a great terrace, but had no idea how amazing it would be. We had a 180 degree view of Tuscany to the west of Cortona. Our sunsets were amazing! We watched a rain cloud come in with the sunset behind it and dissipate into an inkblot—with no rain. We saw the moon shine bright at night and the twinkle of the lights of Montepulciano and the other towns and hill towns in the distance. In the morning, the beautiful green of the valley below was magical. This terrace alone is worth the fair price of this apartment. As well, the amenities are wonderful with comfortable beds! The queen is larger than an American queen. There are expensive bed linens that are soft, with a high thread count. Drawers and hanging space for clothes is immense, and the décor is lovely—including the crystal chandelier in the twin room with the sofa and TV. There are screens on the windows—so uncommon in Europe. The huge towels are plentiful, soft and fluffy, and unlike most vacation rentals. Samantha has paper towels, an American coffee pot (wow!), filters, two soap pods for your laundry in the amazing washing machine, dish soap, toilet paper, coffee to get you started, tea, wine glasses, plenty of dishes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper (one of our rentals did not provide it), fantastic terrace furniture with a table and 4 chairs as well as a comfortable chat set with cushions. She has a TV—we never turned it on. Her refrigerator is of a large size for Europe. It has an ice cube tray—but if you need another, bring your own. Casa d’Amici is so close to the via Roma gate and free parking that it is perfect for the big hills of Cortona. A short walk up via Roma, and you are to the heart of Cortona--the Piazza della Repubblica. It is a wonderful place to be, morning, noon or night. Families, shopkeepers, and of course, tourists are there. It is not crowded like Firenze---just vibrant, fun and alive. The prices for the restaurants are less expensive than in Oregon, and shops in the square charge fair and somewhat inexpensive prices. We noted that Enoteca Molesini, in the square, offered extremely fair prices for wine as did at least one of the little everyday markets in town. Don't hesitate to rent this lovely villa. ##### Dana R. 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