Welcome to the Main House, a cozy retreat designed to make your stay comfortable and memorable. With charming touches and thoughtful amenities, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. Here's what you'll find:
Bedroom 1: Spacious and versatile, featuring a double bed and two single beds.
Bedroom 2: A peaceful haven with a double bed.
Bedroom 3: A snug escape with two single beds.
Extra Space: Need more room? The living room offers a pull-out couch for additional guests.
Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis according to deposit order, so be sure to book early to secure your spot!
If the Main House is fully booked, no worries—there are alternative accommodations available in town. Guests staying offsite still enjoy full access to the Main House and its amenities, ensuring everyone feels part of the experience.
Living Room
A Warm, Inviting Gathering Space
The living room at Casa Della Zia is designed for comfort and connection, with original wood beams, a cozy fireplace, and spaces to relax, read, or share a glass of wine at the end of the day. It’s where conversations linger, meals begin, and the rhythm of Umbrian life naturally slows.
Kitchen
The Heart of the Home
The kitchen at Casa Della Zia is a true Umbrian workspace — warm, functional, and made for cooking together. With traditional tilework, an open hearth, and a welcoming table, it’s where slow meals begin, recipes are shared, and local ingredients are transformed into long, memorable dinners.
Bedroom
A Restful Umbrian Retreat
One of three bedrooms at Casa Della Zia, this room offers a quiet, comfortable place to unwind at the end of the day. With traditional furnishings, soft light, and views that remind you you’re in a medieval hill town, it’s a peaceful space designed for rest, reflection, and a good night’s sleep.
Garden
An Outdoor Sanctuary
The garden at Casa Della Zia is a quiet retreat rooted in tradition, centered around a 200-year-old outdoor oven used for special focaccia lunches. A handcrafted tile table by a Spoleto artisan, flowering pots, herbs, and fruiting trees line a pink limestone path, creating a peaceful space to gather, stroll, and linger from spring through fall.
La padrona di casa
meet your Italian-American hostess
I’m Jessica Vecchione, an American based in New York’s Catskills and the owner of Casa della Zia, where I’ll be your hostess during your Umbrian stay.
My ties to Italy run deep. My mother was Roman, my father a first-generation Italian-American, and much of my family still lives in Italy, including in Umbria. I spent many summers there growing up, return often, and am fluent in Italian.
In 2023, I fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing a home in Vallo di Nera, a village I first visited in 1968 with my Aunt Luigina — the “Zia” behind Casa della Zia’s name. Today, I host small groups, families, and friends in this stone home, thoughtfully updated for comfort while preserving its character.
Every stay is personal. I’d love to talk about what you hope to experience in Italy and help shape an itinerary that’s truly your own.
A quiet, cozy retreat
Relax and recharge in a historic Italian home.
Prosecco
Town Fresco
Large Bedroom
Casa Della Zia Garden
Livingroom
Views in Vallo
Downstairs Bedroom
Views in Vallo
Papardelle al Ragu di Cingiale
Canoli!
