The house is idyllically situated in the middle of a valley. It's a great starting point for hikes throughout the Blenio Valley. It's simply but adequately equipped. The few neighboring houses are inhabited by Ticino residents (mostly from Campo) in the summer, who are very friendly. We had a dog with us, which wasn't a problem. Several neighbors also have dogs. The surrounding meadows are used for agriculture. A hot water boiler failure was repaired the same day. We had a great rest.