My husband and I and our best friends stayed at Casa Serena at the end of May. On a scale of 1-5, we would give Casa Serena a 10! It is everything described in this listing…and More!
The House: The photos of Casa Serena are accurate, however cannot adequately convey the feeling of careful design and attention put into every room. The beautiful antique Italian furniture gives you a feel of elegance. As for cleanliness, the place is spotless! Towels are plentiful and the views from all the room balconies and the patio don’t quit. Plus, the kitchen is available for your own use which we conveniently took advantage of on a couple of occasions during our stay.
The Hostess: LaCinda is an absolute angel of a hostess. She lives on the lower level and prepares a different and delicious breakfast daily. LaCinda is also a huge help at planning each day’s activities which include visits to surrounding towns and hikes, dining, and wine tastings. All her recommendations proved to be fantastic. Her connections in the area opened doors otherwise not a available to the average tourist. Then, every afternoon a bottle of local wine welcomes the return from your day’s outing. LaCinda was always available for our needs and questions, but was never intrusive into our privacy. Also, I had mentioned to LaCinda that I have celiac disease and am restricted to a gluten free diet. She did a fantastic job of accommodating my gluten free needs at breakfast and went out of her way searching out restaurants with gf menu items, as well. It’s seldom that a vacation rental host puts this much time into these types of amenities for their guests.
The Location: The beauty of the area is astounding. Rolling hills of vineyards and wheat are dotted with ancient hilltop towns and castles. Neighboring towns offer many opportunities for scenic strolling, hiking and local dining. LaCinda’s “Things to do” book is packed with good ideas to fill your day. Oh,pplsure to ask about the Big Red Benches for a fun thing to do. You like good wine? There are fantastic wine tastings near and far & the local Barbera (both bottled and sfuso) is the BEST. Plus…LaCinda’s patio is truly a piece of heaven with its views, cool breezes, wind chimes, and chirping birds.
Would we return to Casa Serena? Yes! Honestly, we so much wish we didn’t even have to leave.