Villa Elisa

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! The outdoor amenities are the real highlight -- we used the hot tub and the sauna every night. (If only the pool had been heated too!). Location was great, and we fell in love with Spello (and the local restauranteurs who were open during the off season--La Bottega di Teresa near the main square was our favorite and the owners are wonderful!). Andrea, the host, was tremendously kind and helpful leading up to, during, and after our stay. He even assisted with arranging a private chef for a specatuclar meal. A couple of notes to prepare yourself: Parking is VERY far from the house, at the bottom of the hill, and the elevators are currently under repair so you have a substantial hike uphill to get to the house. We had an injured member of our party, and it definitely caused us to have to think through logistics more than anticipated. Spello is so remote and the train station is at the bottom, so I don't know how you'd realistically explore without a car--not a problem, just worth noting since the parking is tough. If you plan to use the amenities, consider bringing extra towels with you--because we used the hot tub every night, towels and robes were constantly wet so it wasn't too pleasant getting out of the shower. (And we couldn't figure out if the washing machine was also a dryer or how to use it.) We'd stay here again in a heartbeat (and hope to)! Thank you so much!!

What a lovely home, perfectly situated in a beautiful town in such an amazing region. A great base from which to explore Umbria. We stayed 5 nights but would loved to have stayed 2 weeks. Maybe next time! Thanks to our host Andrea for making us feel welcome and providing great tips. For the uninitiated in old towns, if you plan to drive, navigating narrow streets of Spello can be very stressful and finding this house was quite tricky (but well worth it). Get good directions from Andrea 🙂

We loved our stay at villa Elisa! The location was great. Easy access to other hill towns in the area, and a block from restaurants and coffee shops. The pool and hot tub were beautiful and such a huge plus after a long day of touring or hiking to colipino. We loved Spello— great restaurants and hidden alleys to explore. We hope to return!