Simply put this is a perfect Villa for a big party in all aspects. Everything is spot on and if 16 want to have aperitifs in the kitchen or sitting room or covered verandah you can do it in style and comfort. The host family are the nicest and you will ask them to join your group. Perfect Tuscan Villa in a perfect position.

Cally and Nic are incredible hosts. We are completely blown away by the villa as much as we are by Cally and her family! We’ve never received such incredible hospitality before our stay. They went out of their way to make us feel special, spoiled us with delicious baked goods from a local spot and went above and beyond. To be honest, we’re pretty speechless about it all. Every need was met and they were so gracious the entire time. 5 stars isn’t enough, they deserve more than that. If you’re on the fence about booking a villa in Italy, book this one. The photos do not do it justice, the views are spectacular and what they’ve done with the space is perfect. You will not regret it. We’re already talking about future trips

Cally & Nick are amazing! We were so lucky to have been able to stay in their beautifully renovated Tuscan countryside villa. It perfectly fit our group of 13 friends with room to spare. Cally and Nick are such gracious and kind hosts. The property is absolutely stunning and you cannot beat their gorgeous Tuscan sunsets. The pool is awesome and we had tremendous fun exploring the whole property. Cally gave the absolute best recommendations regarding wine tours, dinners out, cooking classes at the villa and more. We could not have asked for a better week at Macchione. Thank you so much again Cally & Nick and congratulations on such a gorgeous renovation. Hopefully we’ll be able to make a reunion visit some day!

What a blessing it was to find this property as we searched for a Tuscan villa that could accommodate our Italian & American family reunion. We were 17 in total (adults + teens), and even with a group this size - the house and property felt expansive. From the moment we arrived and stepped out of our vehicles, we knew "Podere Macchione" and its owners (Cally, Nic, Max & Emme) were special. No shortcuts were taken in the restoration or appointments made throughout the house. The expansive kitchen was fully-equipped and well-stocked with the necessary basics (spices, flour, oil, vinegar, espresso, etc.) making it a breeze to crank out daily meals for our large & hungry group. The multiple living spaces were spread out, so that a meal could be eaten in one area while a raucous card game ensued in another while a sleepy guest caught a cat nap in yet another. The ensuite bedrooms were large (especially by European standards), well furnished and the beds were super comfortable. Our group made great use of the green spaces around the villa and delighted in the pool as a reprieve from the late-summer heat. I must note the kids in our group LOVED the yoga studio turned ping-pong headquarters! The villa's location is perfect as a jumping off point to explore Tuscany. Our group enjoyed day trips to Florence, Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Saturnia and even spent a beach day in Castiglione della Pescaia. Our hearts were heavy to leave such a magical place, but how lucky were we to have the memories of 10 days spent in this slice of heaven! -XO

From the very start, Cally and her incredible family made us all feel so welcome and at ease before we even stepped foot on Macchione. The property itself was in a word, stunning. Expertly designed, perfectly situated and not a single expense spared in making it the perfect getaway. The rooms were all generously sized and incredibly comfortable, with more than enough room for our group of 14 to feel at home immediately. The amenities were exquisite, with plenty of outdoor areas to lounge and gather as a group and enough space in the large kitchen to accommodate at least a pasta making class for 14 (that Cally generously arranged for us with the incomparable Massi). It was an experience we won't soon forget. Cally and Nick's renovation to the property is nothing short of exceptional. They've created the perfect retreat fit for a group of any size and shape. We already penciled in a week for next summer!!

Our family of 6 stayed here and loved it. Kids enjoyed the pool, ping pong and wide open spaces to explore. The house and allocation are amazing and Cally and Nick (hosts) were great and super helpful. Highly recommend