La Casella is a family-run accommodation that is well off the beaten path. The photos and promotional video on the property’s website could easily lead to inflated expectations. In reality, the feel was a bit like staying in a cabin at a state park. Our apartment was spacious enough for the two of us and our two dogs, rustic but reasonably well maintained. We were missing a coffee pot and dish soap when we arrived, but were able to remedy the situation with a quick trip to the front desk (located in another building several hundred yards away). We were pleasantly surprised to find we had WiFi available in the unit, although the service was slow and sometimes unavailable. The outdoor area was largely left to nature, lush and green, and without extensive landscaping. Most of the units we saw did not have expansive views, but there are two buildings up on a hill that looked out over a valley. We ate at the on-site restaurant on our arrival night and found the food to be quite good, if a bit overpriced (€40 per person for dinner). If you choose to eat there, be aware there is a set menu, which may or not be to your preference. Like other reviewers, we found the €30 per person “Club Card” to be a ripoff, as the pool wasn’t open during our stay and we couldn’t discern any other benefits. Far and away the best feature of La Casella is the staff. They are very friendly and eager to accommodate. You genuinely feel that you are their guests — maybe even old friends. Far and away the worst feature of La Casella is the accessibility. Like many visitors to the area, we wanted to use the property as a base to explore the many places of interest in Umbria and Tuscany. Coming from Ficulle, the last 15 minutes of the drive is down an 18% grade, pothole-filled dirt road with hairpin turns and lots of exposed rocks. Coming from the other direction (Fabro), the road is a little more level, but still 15-20 minutes of extreme abuse on your car. With the potholes filled with water from the recent rain, it was a true four-wheeling experience. Sites we enjoyed seeing in the area were Orvieto, Montepulciano, Perugia, Assisi and the Madonna Del Latte winery. Overall, we had a good stay at La Casella, but don’t plan on returning. The difficulty of getting in and out of the property to go touring overshadowed the positives of staying here.