2 free roaming cats
A peaceful person, couple or two friends who lives with attention and possibly, awarness.
The location here is rural and is better suited to automonous people who enjoy spending time alone in nature or working on their own projects as much as connecting with others, so its not suitable for tourists.
To maintain the beauty around. Help needed varies according to the season; cutting grass, watering the garden and fruit trees, feeding the cats, cleaning and fixing around the house. This takes approximately 3/4 hours per day.
The house is located on an organic farm, 20 kms from the sea and from the main town of Grosseto. Florence is 170km, Siena 80km, Pisa 160km and Roma is 192km from my home. Grilli, the closest village of has a post office, bus station, pharmacy and supermarket and is 2 kms away (15 minutes by bike).
The house is composed of 2 flats; one on the ground floor for the guests/friends/house-sitters and another flat on the first floor where I'm usually living.
I travel short periods of 2/3 days a week and sometimes 2/3 weeks all around the year.
I ask for a minimum stay of one/two months before to plan for longer. Internet, bikes, water (warm water from solar panels) and electricity free to use .
MindMyHouse member since March 2014
Testimonials
Tuscany Italy one month stay
Costa is a wonder man with a warm heart... he is a person that has accomplished many things in his great life. We have made an incredible connection and he has asked to come back again. I would recommend when he is looking for someone to house sit for him you will love the quiet peaceful, simple way of life their. If you are cyclist you go to the ocean from his or rent a car and seee a little more of beautiful villages around him. Also depending on the time of year you can help harvest olives for olive oil. I brought back some...of you would like to live an organic life he has a wealth of info
Samantha, 17 May, 2017
The best place to BE
Amazing place,full of great energy.The nature is incredible all around the house.Beautiful views over the hills of Tuscany, with amazing sunsets and fresh breeze.Close to the town and sea.Every corner is full of magic.Its like being in a big Theater,all telling a unique story.We had our own,very lovely apartment with all necessary things,suitable for families as well as for singles. The house owner,Mr.Costanzo, one of the most special man we met in our lifes. Very warm,selfless and kind.Always giving and willing to help and teach.We believe we found a friend for life. Excellent place to BE.
Valentina, 23 March, 2017
Great place with amazing host.
We've visited Mr. Costanzo in August 2016. My whife was pregnant and what we needed was a peacefull place, mild climate and beautyfull nature. It was exactly what we found at Campo al Pero. Our host turned out to be an interesting person with deep personality. We didn't have a chance to spend much time togather but what we've shared, was great! The house is big and tidy. We had a whole separate floor to live. We had a kitchen, a bathroom, living room and a bedroom at our disposal. This place is great to travel around Toscana, to the beach or see former Etrusski settlements.
Konstantin, 11 November, 2016
A captivating landscape, blessed with glorious weather and a friendly and positive owner.
Located on a hillside it overlooks an expansive, fertile valley surrounded by distant hills and mountains. The weather was mostly clear blue skies. Brief spells of bad weather didn't last for more than a day or two. The landscape offers fresh and rewarding views throughout the day as the light and the colours shift. There is plentiful wildlife to enjoy. The daily tasks involved watering the plants and tending to the olive trees and they were for the time period advertised. The living quarters were spacious and comfortable. The owner friendly and helpful. A rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Philip, 09 November, 2016