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La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

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Outdoor pool
Sport court
Exterior detail
Game room
Foosball, table tennis, books, stereo

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123660 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Rignano sull'Arno, Toscana
  • The Mall Luxury Outlet
    14 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery
    19 min drive
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    19 min drive
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    51 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Rignano sull'Arno

Located in Rignano sull'Arno, this villa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Castello di Volognano and Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini. .This family-friendly villa is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Historic Centre of Florence and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ponte Vecchio.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Historic Centre of Florence - 19 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rignano sull'Arno-Reggello Station - 8 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fashion Groove - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Trattoria Brunero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nuovo Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante da Pampurio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪100 Palmi - ‬4 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.

La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

La Merlaia (typical countryside building) is perfectly located both for sightseeing (about 20 minutes by car from Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza Santa Croce and parking lot to walk in Florence downtown) and rest (it is located at 350mt of altitude, so during the night it is never too hot, and is dipped in the typical Tuscan countryside, surrounded by fields of olive trees and vineyards).
The garden have both a shady area with secular trees and a sunny south facing garden where is located the 12x6 pool (completely private use open from 1 April to 31 October). 10 km from Florence, 7 km from Bagno a Ripoli and 1 km from San Donato in Collina (bus stop to Florence, food open Sunday too, bars, chemist, soccer court). Horse riding 2 km away. Golf course 15 km. At guests disposal is a large fenced garden, panoramic terrace with gazebo and garden furniture, private 6X12 swimming pool with night lights, soccer court, basket, ping pong, barbecue. The floor pool area is furnished with deck chairs, chairs and table. The house comprises a 1 he field with olive trees. Ideal location for trekking, trail running and mountain bike. The house is provided with pool, billiard, piano, bath tub, internet WI-FI. Access to the property by a 100 mt dirt road.
Ground floor: 25 m² kitchen (refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove, electric cooker, hob, oven, microwave); Biliard room 25 m²; Dining room 45 m²; living room 55 m² ; Bathroom 1: WC: Hot and cold. Shower. First floor: Bedroom 1 20 m²: 2 beds (double bed); Bedroom 2 30 m²: 4 beds (single beds); Bedroom 3 40 m²: 2 beds (single bed) 2 bed (double bed); Bedroom 4 20 m²: 2 beds (double bed); Bathroom 2: WC: Hot and cold. tub; Bathroom 3: WC: Hot and cold. shower

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Keywords: countryside villa, private pool, Florence, Tuscany, wine tasting, Wi-Fi internet connection
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,660 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

La Merlaia Beauty Quietness With Pool on Hills of Florence

La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing villa with a stunning view!
We were a group of 10 people and the villa was perfect for us. From the beautiful garden and the great pool you have a unique view. The house is charming, with antique furniture, tile floors, and beautiful views, the bedrooms are very large, much more than it seems from the photographs. We found the house perfectly clean and equipped with everything we could possibly need. You can sit down to eat in the kitchen and living room as well as in the patio with many people around the table. Thank you Andrea for your friendly hospitality and for always being in touch! We had a great time and I will highly recommend to others that we know and we will likely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
This was our favorite home in Italy during our entire stay. Plenty of space for 8 adults, clean pool, beautiful view, and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday home!
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful villa.The property was fully equipped, well maintained and the big house was very well planned for a large family where everyone got their own space. Big rooms and very clean. Short drive to Florence. Everything was very clean. It actually looks far bigger and nicer than on the pictures. Fantastic pool, large. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stay!
I have been going on holiday to Tuscany for many years and I like to change places each time. I can say that for the first time I found in La Merlaia everything I expect to find in a Tuscan country house. It is in a wonderful location surrounded by hills and olive trees and at the same time not too isolated. It is within walking distance of San Donato in Collina where you can find 2 food shops and a butcher's shop. Two large supermarkets can be reached in 10 minutes by car and Florence, with all its splendid monuments, can be reached in not even 20 minutes by car or even by bus. The house is very large and retains the taste of old Tuscan farmhouses. There are many valuable paintings and beautiful original 18th and 19th century furnishings inside. There is no luxury, but everything is nevertheless well maintained and perfectly clean. The bedrooms are very large and the kitchen is fully equipped. The swimming pool is always in a sunny position and very clean. Communication with Andrea before arrival was excellent and Dafina gave us all the assistance we needed during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Linda J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware - a neglected and unmaintained property
Outside: the ungraded dirt road will damage your car's undercarriage. There is nowhere to park a car. The property is overgrown, unkempt and appears abandoned. Patio area is neglected, tall weeds growing from the wall base, mildewed with dead plants in all planters. Only part of the house in good condition is the swimming pool, and even there, pathway tiles are loose, broken and treacherous. Inside: again, nothing has been maintained. In kitchen, the pizza oven is broken, the main oven hangs loosely in the wall, built-in refrigerator broke long ago, so they placed a free-standing one nearby. The fireplace is broken, with a sign warning you not to use it. The bathroom water pipes scream loudly (all bathrooms) whenever turned on, however water pressure throughout the house is excellent. One bathroom offers no privacy as the door is too swollen to close. Window screens throughout the house are torn, then poorly taped up and do not keep insects or biting mosquitos out. It is clear the house is furnished with the cast-off junk from other places. Things have been thrown into this property as to a storage unit. The 2 living room sofas are ancient, stained and infested with tiny biting insects. Same for the carpet beneath them. The chandelier over the main dining area is truly filthy, broken, and has mismatched bare bulbs all over it. There is WI-FI and it's a bit slow but works fine. The access person Dafina is very kind, but she has no authority to remedy neglect.
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan F., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
A Vacation To Remember!
I would say that staying at this villa far exceeded our expectations. From the mere size of the home to the cleanliness. It was the perfect place for our large family vacation. The pool and the views were incredible. Andrea was very easy to communicate with before the trip. And Xjohanna who helped us while we were there, was an absolute gem. She helped us with groceries, finding restaurants and transportation throughout our entire stay. The customer service from everyone involved was top notch. I will say it's hard to get around without a car. However, driving as a foreigner would also have its challenges. If you are looking for a remote incredible vacation for a large group. This place is for you. When you need to get to restaurants and shops there are a few small markets in walking distance and a pizza place. There is also an incredible winery across the street. I cannot recommend this highly enough!!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscany experience
We All loved the villa. One major problem was no hot water on kitchen floor, so, no hot water for third shower or hot water for the dishwasher! There were 9 of us in the house so we had to share two showers. Just a bit difficult when trying somewhere in the morning. Otherwise the place was delightful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calum S.

Absolutely stunning villa with excellent host. Only issue is the villa photos don’t do it justice
Myself and 7 friends had a great time at this villa. Multiple towns are near by and one is within walking distance. The views a excellent and the pool is a refreshing taste to and otherwise lovely holiday. My only negative comment would be to make sure you don’t visit on a cold spell as we did because the villa will get a bit cold and the heating would cost you €30 a night. However we all went out in the days and wrapped up warm in the nights. Great times were had, we’ll be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Michael T.

We were 2 families plus grandparents enjoying Tuscany and the house - especially the pool!
We were overall satisfied and can recommend the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

MaryAnne B.

Not great
This home is old, the owners inherited this house and have no insentive to upgrade Appliances old , dusty not clean at all Pool area horrid , pictures not reflective of what you see when you arrive Parking horrid Be careful No
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Alexandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
My family and I had an excellent stay at Gaia & Andrea’s villa. The communication was very easy before the arrival and Dafina was very helpful giving us all information we needed to find restaurant and groceries. The gardens and pool are beautiful. The house is very clean and well maintained and had everything we needed for a great stay. The bedrooms are all huge and perfect for accommodating our large family, the kitchen is well stocked, the lounges and dining room have beautiful typical decor and we really enjoyed the pool table. We also really appreciated the location of the house nestled in the beautiful Tuscan countryside but at the same time making it possible to reach the center of Florence in only 25 minutes. Thank you and we hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa with unbeatable value for money
With my family and some friends I have stayed at Gaia and Andrea's villa several times in past years during the summer and this year I used it as accommodation with some work colleagues in January during Pitti fashion week. On each occasion we enjoyed the house which was always perfectly clean and well maintained. During the summer we particularly enjoyed the beautiful swimming pool and the garden, which also has some pleasant shaded areas where find some coolness during the hottest days. During the winter we particularly enjoyed the spacious kitchen, living rooms and bedrooms. It is always a pleasure to return to what I now consider almost like a second home at an unbeatable value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anja U.

Liked: Cleanliness
War ganz schön . Nur dir Türen und Wasserhähne könnten mal repariert werden.
War schön wir waren viel unterwegs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Teddy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle propriété proche de Florence
De beaux espaces dans la villa mais un peu déçu que les portes ne fermaient pas dans les chambres et les salles de bains. Les évacuations des douches étaient bouchées et la piscine au bout de 10 jours était sale. Pour le reste cétait très bien 2 frigos, une machine à laver, une télé, un lave vaisselle, un four, un four micro onde, un lit bébé et une belle piscine mais le tour de piscine commence à manquer d'entretien...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

elisabeth m.

belle propriété, maison spacieuse bien équipée, piscine au top
super séjour dans une maison grande et bien équipée (hors lave-vaisselle fonctionnant très moyennement et wifi limité dans le temps et en débit). grand jardin mais qui pourrait être encore plus agréable s'il était entretenu. piscine très grande pour en profiter pleinement, mais la planéité des plages autour mériteraient d'être reprises. bel environnement, bien situé par rapport à Florence.

6/10 Okay

Alexandre B., Levallois-Perret

Maison très moyenne pour ce prix.
Les propriétaires sont charmants (tout du moins par mail) Nous avons passé une belle semaine en Toscane mais la maison était bien au-dessous de ce que nous attendions: 1/ la maison est mitoyenne et deux autres maisons ont pleine et proche vue sur la terrasse sous la Pergola...pas terrible niveau intimité ! 2/ l'état du pavement autour de la piscine est dangereux ! les carreaux du sol ne sont pas plats et certains s'enlèvent ! Des adultes peuvent aisément se faire mal, à totalement éviter avec des enfants !! 3/ l'état général de la maison est correct mais le hasard a fait que les précédents locataires ont cassé la machine à café et la baignoire/Jaccuzi...c'est vraiment pas de chance ! 4/ les lits sont de très mauvaise qualité. Ce sont des sommiers à ressorts type lit de camp! Bonjour les grincements au moindre mouvement: ça m'a rendu dingue ! 5/ l'équipement reste sommaire pour une maison pour 12personnes...on était huit et il faut faire une machine après chaque repas ! 6/ On voit que les propriétaires n'habitent plus cette maison car elle manque d'entretiein général a l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. Au-delà de ça la vue y est superbe, les villages alentours charmant mais tout était fermé pour les vacances (août). Bref dans l'ensemble c'est quand même une maison correcte mais à ce prix nous n'y retournerons pas !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016