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Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 235 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    14 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Forum
    15 min drive
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
    16 min drive
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    41 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Bagno a Ripoli

Located in Bagno a Ripoli, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Arno River and Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini. .This apartment is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Historic Centre of Florence and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Ponte Vecchio.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 14 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 16 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 16 min drive
  • Ponte Vecchio - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 13 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 18 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Mario - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Acqua e Farina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nuovo Ranch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Donnini - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante 'Il Cavalierè - Villa Olmi Resort - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.

This delightful studio apartment (380 ft2 / 35 m2) can be your home away from home while you visit Florence and Tuscany. Enjoy fascinating days of exploration from a peaceful, rural home base like this.

Located only a 20-minute drive from Florence's historic center, you can also take advantage of free parking in nearby Bagno a Ripoli and use the convenient bus system to tour the city.

The flat is attached to a typical Tuscan 'casa colonica' (country farmhouse) occupied by the owners and provides a tranquil, private place to recover after a day of touring. There are no other tourists. You'll be the only ones. The house is located on a hillside, with breath-taking views of the city of Florence and the hills surrounding Florence. The property consists of approximately nine acres (fenced) in an area protected from development and is planted in olive and fruit trees and grapevines.

Perfect for independent travelers with a car, other cities of interest within 60 miles (96 km) include Siena (40 mi/64 km), Pisa (57 mi/91 km), San Gimignano (35 mi/44 km), Lucca (52 mi/83 km), Arezzo (43 mi/69 km), Cortona (59 mi/94 km) and Volterra (50 mi/80 km). The Chianti wine region is also easily visited by car.
The areas highlighted in the ad (restaurant Donnini, the church of San Lorenzo, etc.) are much closer to what was written by the program, all are in Bagno a Ripoli, but not exactly in the village.

The apartment overlooks the beautiful Tuscan countryside. It is composed of a living room with sofa, a kitchen equipped with cook top, refrigerator, double sink,
mini oven and microwave, a bathroom with sink, shower, toilet and bidet, a loft with sleeping area. The very pretty and romantic double bedroom is reached via an internal wooden staircase. The staircase is steep, not suitable for very old people or people with walking problems.
In the apartment you can surf the internet (WiFi available).

The large terrace reserved for your exclusive use can be used for sunbathing, dining 'al fresco', reading and watching the sunsets as you gaze upon the Duomo and the olive groves below.

A well-marked hiking trail at the end of the driveway includes a section of the ancient Roman road from Bologna to Rome via Florence. Additional trails cover nearby hills and offer panoramic vistas of the area.

Gated access provides security for you, your car and possessions. Reserved parking. Come and go as you please.

Access to the apartment includes approximately one-third mile (500 meters) of graveled road. A car is strongly suggested. The road is not suitable for luxury cars. Because of the rain is not always in very good condition. Who is writing this description, goes down and up all year round without any problem with a Honda Jazz (Fit)

Possibility of long term rentals. From 6 months up to 1 year. Monthly price 600

Keywords: Independent Travel, Peace and quiet, Secure, Private, Self Catering
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Fiorenza

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ashtrays provided for smoking outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 35 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Farmhouse Lovely Location Perched Hillside Overlooking Florence
Farmhouse Lovely Location Perched Hillside Overlooking Florence
Perched on a Hill Overlooking Florence. Absolute Peace Quiet
Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace quiet.

Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb W., Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscan retreat … a piece of heaven
Absolutely inspirational host Fiorenza is a wonderful .We had a fabulous time exploring Florence and the neighbouring towns and cities. Then you come back to the peace of the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence. We loved the dogs and the cat . The sunset and skies are amazing.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Views and Hospitality
The location is somewhat difficult to get to, but once you are there, you will never want to leave! The views, location, and hospitality were excellent! We cannot wait to return. The house manager/owner, Fiorienza is wonder and very helpful. We fell in love with her and found a friend for life!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing, WiFi not as advertised, no refund
If you don’t need WiFi, won’t be planning to shower here, don’t mind discussing with host whenever you want to go out (so the dogs won’t escape) and don’t mind big dogs, then you might enjoy the lovely landscape views, beautiful dogs, and chatting with the property owner, who is multilingual. In that case, I only have one piece of advice: the road/drive up to the property is *extremely* bumpy. If you’re still reading, here’s the rest of my review: The shower has a plastic mat over the drain that blocks water flow. During my shower, the water backed up and pooled throughout the entire bathroom floor up to and almost out the door. It seemed really unsanitary. Even when that mat is removed, showering still makes most of the bathroom floor wet for a while (there’s a squeegee provided that doesn’t work to make the floor dry). Unfortunately, we had to leave 4 days early because the WiFi wasn’t working enough for video calls and my husband needed that for his remote work. When we brought this up, the owner kept repeating that this had never happened to anyone else and emphasized not to say online that the WiFi didn’t work. This made me extremely uncomfortable. I don’t usually write reviews but it felt important to share this because it was indeed our experience and I hate to think of guests being silenced and reviews/ratings being misleading as a result. No refund given when asked, & unfortunately there’s no policy to protect against this kind of issue with a listing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This property is breathtaking. The hostess was so sweet and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while visiting Tuscany.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Florence visit
Host was great. Very accommodating and informative about the area. Property and view were amazing. Would definitely recommend and also return. Very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time away
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The view is spectacular. The small cozy house is comfortable and our hose was lovely. The only drawback is the road up to the house. If you are renting a car, make sure it is an SUV that is not low to the ground. The charm of being in such a wonderful place is that the road is unpaved and if it has rained it can be pretty bumpy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

marian s.

Just like the Renaissance you can not reach it
Fijn huisje, gevaarlijke weg naar boven. We konden door de slechte weg en de regen met onze auto niet boven komen en raakte vast in de berm. Geen begrip bij eigenaresse. Onnodig veel stress daarover gehad. Met onze spullen gesjouwd.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

André S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Au calme sur les hauteurs de Florence
Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine en Toscane. L'hébergement est idéalement situé pour visiter Florence et ses environs. Nous avons été magnifiquement reçus par Pippa l'amie australienne de la propriétaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub über den Dächern von Flornez
Wir waren ca. 3 Wochen in diesem süßen, kleinen Haus in der Nähe von Florenz (mit dem Auto ca. 10- 15 min Fahrt). Es war sehr schön, abgelegen und ruhig. Unsere Gastgeber waren sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Menschen, die uns bei jedem Problem zur Seite standen. Das Haus hat eine schön Aufteilung und kann als Paar super genutzt werden.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Uwe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbare Ruhe, scheierige Anfahrt
Wir haben die Ruhe und die Abgeschiedenheit sehr genossen. Die Anfahrt ist jedoch sehr schwierig und für ungeübte und äbgstliche Autofahrer fast nicht machbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Madeleine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ganz besonderer Ort
Wunderbare Lage über der Stadt, erholsam nach der turbulenten Betriebsamkeit. Für Menschen die Natur lieben und auch eine Spur Abenteuer schätzen. Sehr aufmerksame, liebenswürdige Gastgeberin !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub im Sehnsuchtsland Toscana
Der Aufenthalt bei Florenz in den Olivenhängen über Bagno a Ripoly bei Fiorenza bleibt uns in bester Erinnerung. Das besondere Quartier, die ruhige Lage mit Sicht auf Florenz und weiter Umgebung und die abendlichen Sonnenuntergänge haben uns sehr gut getan. Leider haben wir Fiorenza nicht kennen gelernt, da sie im Urlaub war. Dafür wurden wir von Edda und Lindsay wunderbar umsorgt. Mit Auto oder Bus ab Tankstelle in Ripoly kann man Florenz und Umgebung sehr gut erkunden. Wir können das Quartier nur weiterempfehlen. Ulrich und Magdalena
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholung in der Natur am Rande der Großstadt
Sehr nette Gastgeber, schöne, ruhige Lage in der Natur nahe der Großstadt. Sehr gut ausgestattete, kleine Ferienwohnung mit sehr großer Terrasse, von der man auf Florenz hinunterschauen kann. Viele Möglichkeiten, Kunst und Kultur, alte Städte anzuschauen oder zu Fuß oder mit dem Mountainbike die schöne toskanische Landschaft zu erkunden.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Danke
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Fiorenza sehr genossen. Zwar war die erste Anfahrt etwas abenteuerlich aber am Ende des Weges fanden wir ein wunderschönes Anwesen inmitten eines Olivenhains mit wunderschönen Blick auf Florenz vor und - dies vor allem - eine liebevolle Gastgeberin! Vielen lieben Dank Fiorenza für eine wunderbare Woche, wir kommen gerne wieder! Alexandra und Markus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein meditativer Ort
Ruhig und romantisch gelegen in den Hügeln Nahe Florenz. Ein wundervoller Rückzugsort für Zwei, die die Natur lieben. Fiorenza ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns vom ersten Tag an sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist einfach, aber sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Terrasse mit dem herrlichen Blick über das gesamte Umland atemberaubend schön. Wir konnten uns nicht sattsehen. Florenz ist in 20 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Für uns war es ein absolut perfekter Ort und wir werden wiederkommen. Mille Grazie Fiorenza!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oase der Ruhe und Entspannung
Es war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt bei unserer Gastgeberin Fiorenza! Ein unglaublich ruhiger und friedlicher Ort, in Mitten der Natur, aber mit dem Auto in 25 min in Florenz. Ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Toskana! Die Auffahrt zur Unterkunft ist etwas herausfordernd, da die Straße lediglich aus Kies besteht und den Berg hinaufgeht, mit einem VW Passat war es teilweise grenzwertig. Die Unterkunft selbst ist komplett ausgestattet, gemütlich und ruhig. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Gastfreundlichkeit und liebevolle Betreuung - wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbare Tage in den Hügeln über Florenz
Ein sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Appartement in wunderschöner Landschaft mit einer ausgesprochen freundlichen Gastgeberin. Das Haus ist am besten mit dem Auto zu erreichen, mit dem Fahrrad war es eine Herausforderung.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fanny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Havre de paix
Séjour inoubliable chez Fiorenza. Le lieu est très beau, vue magnifique, au calme, dans la nature et surtout Fiorenza est très, très gentille et accueillante. L'endroit est parfaitement bien situé pour aller découvrir tout ce que la région peut vous offrir. Merci encore pour tout Fiorenza !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wundervoll. Jederzeit wieder!
Eine extrem entspannte Atmosphäre. Einsam und ruhig zwischen Oliven und Feigen. Sehr nah zur Stadt. Eine riesengroße Terrasse nur für uns mit spektakulärem Blick über die Hügel auf Florenz. Inklusive täglichem Sonnenuntergang. Ein süßes Appartment mit allem, was man braucht. Fiorenza steht als Tipp- und Deckengeberin jederzeit bereit. Und nach jedem Ausflug in die Umgebung kann man sich auf das „Nachhausekommen“ freuen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wenn man es mag, ist es toll!
Tolle, einsame Lage, sehr nette, ältere Gastgeberin mit 2 tollen Hunden, Chaotische Anfahrt über Schotterpiste, Gefahr für Stoßdämpfer und Achsen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shonali F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holidays in the Toscana
Perfect Accommodation for 5 days in the Toscana. The view over Florence is fantastic. The two dogs are so adorable! Thank you very much, we would love to come back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ines S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafter Blick auf die Hügel von Florenz
Eine sehr nette Gastgeberin, eine traumhafte Terrasse und die Nähe zu Florenz haben uns vier wunderschöne Tage beschert. Danke Fiorenza!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Armin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Herrliche Lage, Anfahrt nicht ganz einfach
Wir verbrachten ein paar wunderbare Tage in diesem Objekt. Lediglich die Anfahrt - durch Regen ausgewaschen - war zu der Zeit für unsere Familienkutsche etwas fordernd. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen, sowohl von den House-Sittern wie auch den Hunden. Direkt vom Haus aus kann man schöne Wanderungen machen und danach die unschlagbare Aussicht auf der Terrasse genießen. Sofern die Strasse okay ist jederzeit wieder.

10/10 Excellent

Francesco Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luogo meraviglioso perso nella campagna toscana
Vivo già a Firenze da alcuni anni, ma per esigenze personali mi sono dovuto appoggiare per alcuni giorni in questo luogo meraviglioso. L'ho scelto per la posizione in collina, immezzo ai boschi, ed ho trovato tutto ciò che cercavo: fresco, tranquillità, contatto con la natura. Il panorama è bellissimo, la terrazza invita a trattenersi fino a tarda notte a sentire i rumori del bosco ed a guardare le poche luci in lontananza. In macchina in 20 minuti al massimo sei a Firenze, anche il Chianti ed il Mugello sono facilmente raggiungibili. La casa è pulita, ben fornita e funzionale. Uniche difficoltà: la strada per arrivarci è sterrata e sconnessa, meglio avere una macchina adatta (non troppo bassa, la mia è abbastanza sportiva ed ogni tanto beccavo qualche sasso sul fondo), e ci sono un bel po' di insetti, ma è inevitabile in campagna in piena estate, basta attrezzarsi con un bel repellente! Consiglio assolutamente il soggiorno per chi vuole visitare Firenze e l'area di Firenza Sud, avendo un bellissimo e riposante rifugio!

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Unterkunft unweit von Florenz
Wir, Claudia und Frank, haben diese Woche bei Fiorenza auf einer Anhöhe bei Bagno a Ripoli sehr genossen. Die Anreise war nach der Wegbeschreibung problemlos. Man sollte aber wissen, das die letzten Meter auf einem Feldweg zurückgelegt werden müssen. Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir sehr herzlich von Fiorenza und ihren beiden Hunden empfangen. Die Wohnung ist mit allem ausgestattet was man für den Alltag braucht und auch in ausreichender Menge. Das Bad ist klein aber fein und in dem Bett haben wir hervorragend geschlafen. Für Leute über 1,90m Größe dürfte es aber zu kurz sein. Dann kann man aber auf ein Schlafsofa ausweichen. Die ganze Wohnung/Haus war sehr sauber und ganz wichtig, die Fenster mit Fliegengittern (Mücken) ausgestattet. Was wir auch sehr genossen haben, war die große Terrasse, von der aus man einen fantastischen Blick auf die Umgebung hat. Das Haus steht mitten in einer alten Olivenplantage, wer Ruhe sucht , ist hier richtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019