Hey, I’m Carol. Many of you know me from my past ownership and ongoing management of Harbor Hideaway and Creek View Cottage. My husband Steve and I have embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. In 2021 we purchased and started restoring a charming, but orphaned farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany that we have lovingly named Finalmente a Casa (translation- Finally at Home!). FC is in the village of Lecchi in Chianti, a thriving community of 100 permanent residents and many expats that have bought second homes there. We have a market, a bar/cafe, and a ‘should be’ Michelin starred restaurant Our location to all the towns that you may want to visit is perfect.. Should you want to visit any of Tuscany’s ‘bucket list’ towns - Florence, Montepulciano, Montecino, San Gimignano, Cortona, Lucca, so many exciting cities only an hour to an hour and a half away. Siena is literally just down the road, it’s our ‘go to’ town- 20 minutes and your there. Remember how I always loved Ava’s pizza in SM’s? In Siena we take all our guests to Alle Scalelle. It’s truly delicious and you won’t be sorry. It’s only steps away from the famous Campo where Il Palio is run twice a year, an event you may want to look into!

Staying in a small village town outside of the larger cities gives you the chance to experience the sweet rhythm of Italian life just as we do when we visit. After sightseeing in the mornings, you will return to a terrace that is perfect sipping on a wonderful Chianti Sangiovese wine or try your hand at making Aperol Spritz. You be surrounded by rolling hills in the vineyards and picturesque landscapes. It all makes for the perfect lead up to dinner on the patio or a take the very short walk into Lecchi. We have two great eateries to choose from.

We’ve restored Finalmente a Casa in a way that we hope reflects our love and respect for Italy, and it’s culture. We have blended rustic charm with modern comforts that we think you will enjoy. Whether exploring nearby villages, savoring local cuisine, or simply relaxing in the garden with a wine or an aperol spritz, we have tried to create a retreat for not only ourselves when we visit, but also for others while they experience the essence and rhythm of Tuscany and it’s further boundaries.

Exterior work is still finishing up, but our hope is to be able to share this property with our families, with our close friends, and those of you that I have met through my time with Harbor Hideaway. *This property will not be listed on the major rental sites. It has never been our intention to offer this to the public at large, but only to friends, our family, and in this case, the families that I have met through HH. You’ve earned our trust that you will take great care of a property that is very special to us.

Is visiting Florence to see the David (BTW- only an hour away by car) , or time in Rome(3 hours) to see the Colosseum and other major sights important? Of course! But those cities have become very crowded and sometimes you just need to step back and give yourself a few days away from that hustle and hurry in more of a country setting. Clean air, views that will continue to take your breathe away….Finalmente a Casa offers you a unique chance to immerse yourself into the Tuscan lifestyle. As with HH we will take great care of you, this time only ‘Italian style’! If your interested or would like to know more, use the contact button.