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Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

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Outdoor dining
A heated pool
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Stia, Tuscany
  • Art Museum of Lana
    5 min walk
  • Palagio Fiorentino
    11 min walk
  • Porciano Castle
    17 min walk
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    95 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Stia

When you stay at this villa in Pratovecchio Stia, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Art Museum of Lana and Arno River. .This villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Palagio Fiorentino and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Porciano Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Porciano Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Pieve di Romena - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Romena Castle - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pratovecchio-Stia Station - 16 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casetta Bianca SRL - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante I 4 Cantoni - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Oil - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L'Ospitale dei Brilli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Tana degli Orsi - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

Tuscan villa in the countryside, a short walk from the old town of Stia, a characteristic medieval village. Villa situated in quiet and panoramic position, with all the amenities. Ability to make cooking lessons (on request), or simply to have a cook for a typical Tuscan dinner in the villa (must try!)

Entering from the automatic gate, an elegant road with cypresses will lead you to our Tuscan Villa.
In front of the house there’s a large terrace where you have a beautiful outdoor dining area. There are also several trees around that keep the terrace fresh and shady in hot summer days.

The pool is located in a panoramic position. There are chairs, tables and umbrellas in sufficient quantity for the whole group.

“Il Cuculo” is a 3 storey Villa. The living room is on the ground floor and it’s really spacious and full of light.. Here you find a fire place, a HDMI1 TV, player and a SATELLITE TV.

There are 2 kitchens in the Villa, furnished with all modern facilities: refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, electrical oven, wood over for pizza and a washing machine.

The kitchen is equipped for everything you need for cooking: plates, glasses and pottery in large quantity.

On the 1st floor you find 5 bedrooms which can be reached by a beautiful internal staircase or an external one from the garden terrace.

The master room has a private balcony and 3 arched windows. It is about 40 squared meters so we can add also another double bed (sofa bed).

On the first floor there are two more double rooms and a single room.

There is one more bedroom on the first floor with a fold out double bed, but it’s a walk-trough room if you want to reach the second floor you have to pass it.

On the 2nd floor there’s a mansard room with both a single bed and a double bed. This can be also changed in two single beds on request (so 3 beds here). There is also an ensuite-toilet with shower here.

The 4 toilets are all tiled with coloured Italian ceramics (1 toilet on the ground floor, 1 toilet with shower on the 1st floor, 1 bathroom on the 1st floor and 1 toilet with shower on the second floor).

So there are 380 squared meters inside the Villa and 1000 squared meter outside.
14 beds available.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

LUCIA DALLE MACCHIE

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Possibiltià di culla su richiesta

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia
Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence
Amazing Countryside Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia
Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia
Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence
Amazing Countryside Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia

Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect and authentic Italian
Such a beautiful and authentic villa. A setting no less than perfect for a proper stay in the Italian country side. Just a 10-minute walk from Stia and yet fully private. Lucia was the perfect host - always willing and able to help with any questions we had. We've been spending holidays in Italy for near on 20 years, always agri turismo and this place is up there among the very best. Five-star ratings from me are few and far between, but Lucia and her place definitely earns all five stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stia Stay
What an awesome little town in Tuscany! It felt as if we were the only tourists in town. From the cafes to the restaurants, Stia has everything in walking distance! What an amazing stay! We will visit again! Lucia was fantastic with her support and recommendations! We will visit again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscany small town charm - Il Cuculo
Our Stia stay was exactly what we were looking for as a family of 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren, age 2 and infant, plus 3 other adults at times. We enjoyed a walkable town and excursions throughout Tuscany. Lucia was top notch and made our two weeks extraordinary - she booked a private chef, a pizza night at the home pizza oven, suggested wineries and helped with some transportation needs. She was attentive to all our requests! It's a beautiful property with a lovely pool and home. Florence and Arezzo are an hour away but there are many places to explore. The house accomodated our large group. The beds were hard but we really enjoyed our stay and recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic large house, great pool, close to hikes and village
We were a family group of 7 so had plenty of room. The standout was the lovely well-maintained pool with large surrounds for sun loungers. All in a large private garden. The house is basic but well equipped. The internet was intermittent. An evening breeze keeps the house cool despite the very hot temperatures when we were there. It's a windy scenic drive from Florence but a world away from the crowds with a lovely old square to walk to and enjoy morning coffee and pastry. An authentic experience. We had a great time at "Il Cucolo".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family holiday
My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful villa.The villa provided an ideal setting for our extended family holiday, accommodating all of us with ease. The location of the villa was fantastic, nestled ijust the village of Stia that was just a pleasant walk away. We enjoyed the shops, bars, and restaurants in the area. The surroundings were undeniably beautiful, with picturesque views that made us feel truly immersed in the tranquility of the countryside. One of the standout features of the villa was its spaciousness, making it perfect for a large group. The house itself was well-designed and felt like a family home rather than a ‘beige’ holiday rental. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped, providing everything we needed for a large group. We particularly loved the brilliant pizza ovenand spinny outside dining table The kitchen equipment was impressive. We found everything from utensils to appliances, ensuring that cooking and dining at the villa were an absolute pleasure. Whether we were preparing a feast or simply enjoying a morning coffee, the kitchen had us covered. It is worth noting that having a car is essential when staying at this villa, as it served as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas. We appreciated the convenience of being able to easily reach nearby attractions and take day trips to nearby towns. Lastly, we cannot speak highly enough of Lucia, the host of the villa. She was incredibly friendly and
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent.
Wonderful large property with all that is required for a very large family .
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holiday
The villa was perfect for our family holiday. Super short walk into town with our young kids and such a peaceful and relaxing place overall. Lucia was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great property owners
Wonderful stay. Lucia was a great help and assisted with all questions and Covid obstacles in order for us to enjoy a great family vacation. House is great, enough room for many family members and location location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F., Hagerstown, Md

The perfect Tuscan villa experience
This was my 4th stay at this villa. This villa is breathtaking, expansive, charming, clean and the best way to get the real Italian experience. Wake up to all of the chirping birds and feel like you are in paradise. Walk to the Coop, pick up some local ingredients and come back and cook a beautiful dinner for your friends and family. You can choose from the two outdoor grills, the wood burning pizza oven in the first kitchen or the oven in the second kitchen. You can book a chef to come cook for you as well. Walk down and meet the local farmer, Francesco, right on the property. If you are nice to him, he may just give you a few dozen fresh eggs, for your morning frittata. Enjoy a lazy afternoon by the pool under the beautiful, billowy Tuscan clouds. In the evening, walk to the pizzeria da Vincenzo and indulge with some pizza and pasta, served with a smile from mama Nina and family. Then head over for some real, homemade gelato. Last but not least. The owner, Lucia and her mother and father are the best hosts. They are very accommodating and will assist with any questions you have or any other information you need. She is very knowledgeable of the area and can give you many recommendations for the town or surrounding areas. There is a reason my friends and I come back to this villa. It is truly a gem and you would not be disappointed. Ciao!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Anu S.

The perfect Tuscan home
We were a big family, 9 adults, staying at il Cuculo in the beginning of June - and it was exactly like in the pictures. There was lots of space and nice rooms, clean sheets and towels (beds were kind of hard but you got used to it during the week). Nice to have many bathrooms, so the mornings were not a hassle. The kitchen was well equipped but the appliances were quite old. The pool and the surroundings were perfect. It was like in a dream to have a morning swim surrounded by lavenders and olives. And it was nice to be waken up by the rooster ;) Lucia was a good host and speaks good English. Stia is a picturesque old village but really traditional in respecting the Tuscan schedules. Shops are closed from 12 to 4 in the afternoon and restaurants only serve food during traditional lunch and diner times. As it is a small town the grocery prices are not as cheap as in bigger cities in Italy, and the choices are limited too. As Stia is in the mountains it was a little bit chillier than other places, at least in the beginning of June when the temperatures were under 25 degrees (celsius). There are nice places to visit nearby like the castle of Poppi. What really surprised us was the mountain roads. Even though it is only 50 km from Florence, the last 30 kilometers take over a half an hour because you have to drive up and down on a serpentine road. All in all it takes an hour 15 minutes to Florence. So I would not recommend this house if you are planning to do excursions to other places in Tuscany. There are mountain roads to go where ever you're driving.

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfekt!
We had an amazing time at this beautiful house. Stia is a cue city and everything is reachable in walking distance. Pool and view is great, an the fully integrated Pizza Oven was one of my favorites. The House was clean and the owner very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne B.

Nur die Größe des Hauses war toll
Das Haus war sehr schön gross aber Zum Haus gelangt man nur mit einem hohen Auto , mit einem normalen PKW setzt man auf und reist sich den Unterboden des Autos kaputt. Die Möbel sind sehr sehr alt , die Betten zusammen gehalten von Panzertape. Von 6 Schlafzimmern ,wie beschrieben, sind nur 5 vollständige Zimmer, 1 Zimmer ist ein Durchgangszimmer mit klappriger Couch zum Bett umgebaut!! Die Kamin Couch überzogen , weil sie darunter komplett kaputt war. Unter der Wohnzimmer Couch 3. Nester mit vollen Spinnen Eiern ( wenn es geht füge ich Bilder hinzu) , haben erstmal das Haus von Spinnen , Ameisen und anderen krabbel Tierchen befreit und das nach 16 Stunden Autofahrt. Im Inserat stand Wäschetrockner und Badewanne, leider waren diese nicht vorhanden!! Weit ab von größeren Städten man braucht 1 Stunde vom Berg runterzufahren!! Leider sehen die Bilder besser ( bearbeit ) aus als in Wahrheit!! Das Grundstück auch sehr ungepflegt, viel Unkraut und der Weg zum Pool ein Abenteuer mit klapprigen Steinen !! Für den Preis für 9 Übernachtungen waren wir enttäuscht 😞
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekter Urlaub
Eine Woche zu siebt haben wir die Zeit in der Villa mit Pool und zahlreichen Kochmöglichkeiten in absoluter Idylle verbracht! Gastgeberin ist sehr sympathisch und jederzeit erreichbar! Sehr zu empfehlen!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Stay
It was a really nice stay in the House with Pool, Pizza Oven and nice Rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stia 2023
Sehr angenehmer und total entspannter Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mühlbauer j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön
Sehr schön! Alles bestens!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en famille. La maison est très bien équipée, tout particulièrement dans la cuisine. La grande table ronde sous la terrasse nous a permis de partager tous nos repas en famille, à l’ombre. Lucia était très réactive aux messages que je lui ai transmis durant le séjour. Ses conseils étaient précieux. Je recommande vivement ce magnifique lieu de vacances. Merci pour tout
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was a really nice villa. Lucia is great! Thank you very much
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house with full Tuscany experience
We had a great time in the house. It was very clean and spacious. We enjoyed the nice pool area, the pizza oven and the amazing views from the different terraces. You will find everything you need in walking distance in Stia and can also enjoy the beautiful nature around. On top of that Lucia was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimmo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toscany week
We were at Stia for a week. We spent 4 days in Stia and 3 visiting other parts of Toscany. That tells that we enjoyed our stay in Stia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Haus in Stia
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Stia!! Die Kommunikation mit Lucia verlief immer einwandfrei. Sie war sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Das Haus ist sehr viel schöner und größer als im Inserat dargestellt. Außerdem ist man innerhalb von 1 1/2 Stunden in Florenz! Vom Haus überblickt man Stia und ist ganz für sich. Wir können das Haus nur weiterempfehlen!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

birgit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
wunderschönes, geräumiges Haus mit toller Aussicht
wir trafen auf eine sehr freundliche, zuverlässige und in der Kommunikation und Interaktion völlig unkomplizierte Gastgeberin. Das Ein- und Auschecken hat sehr einfach geklappt, die Kommunikation dazu war präzise und verlässlich. Das Haus ist sehr schön ruhig und dennoch ortsnah gelegen, die Ortsmitte ist sogar in wenigen Minuten mit dem Rad oder zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Räume sind sauber, die Küchen sehr gut ausgestattet. Sogar den Pizzaofen haben wir in Gang bekommen und damit super Pizza selbst gemacht. Die Poolanlage komplettiert den Komfort, die Kinder hatten riesigen Spaß. Wir haben uns rundum sehr wohl gefühlt in diesem Domizil und kommen sehr gern wieder. Herzlichen Dank, Lucia für die Gelegenheit zu diesem sehr angenehmen Urlaubsaufenthalt! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gitti P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traum in der Toscana
Wir haben uns super wohl ,in diesem in diesem Haus ,gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder .Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin ,unkompliziert ,kurz einfach perfekt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub in toller Umgebung!
Sehr schönes Objekt mit tollem Pool und einem grandiosen Pizzaofen in einer traumhaften Umgebung. Der kleine, schnuckelige Ort Stia mit netten Lokalen und Geschäften ist fußläufig zu erreichen, der Ort Arezzo ist ca. 50 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin hat hervorragend funktioniert und das Haus ist auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Ort zum Entspannen und Erholen
Schönes Haus, großzügige Räume, netter überdachter Freisitz mit coolem runden Tisch. Pizzaofen, Grill, Pool, große Gartenanlage. Schnell im Ortszentrum, Wanderungen direkt vom Haus weg. Sehr freundliche Vor-Ort-Betreuung. Dankeschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020