From the moment we drove up the gravel road lined with Cypress trees to the hilltop villa, we felt we were living the "Tuscan" experience. The setting is beautiful, peaceful with gorgeous 360 views. A few kilometers from Pienza, less than 10 km from Montalcino & Montepulciano. An hour south of Sienna. We rented a very large studio with loft for 6 for 3 nights: 2 twins on ground floor, 2 twins on loft, 1 double sofa bed. It had 2 bathrooms, 2 AC units. The place is currently managed by 3 20-somethings, and they worked VERY hard to please. We asked the restaurant manager for a recommendation for wine tasting, and he immediately called in the reservation for a private wine tasting at Innocenti winery in Montalcino. (Amazing experience; delicious Brunello de Montalcino!) We asked the hostess for a dinner recommendation, and she too called in a reservation at Osteria Baccus Pienza. It turns out the place was booked solid; they took no walk-ins that night. We felt special and the Tuscan food was delicious. The inn itself is only about 20 years old - having been rebuilt from rubble. They maintained the traditional villa look, but has all the modern conveniences. We had breakfast (5 euros/person) every morning - large assortment of meats, cheeses, pastries, fruits, juices and waters, and one hot coffee drink. A very good spread. We signed up for one "home made" Tuscan dinner, which was served in their courtyard. Pool was refreshing.