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Living area
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Living area
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Path of the Gods
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fiesole, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Place, Villa Medici
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Teatro Romano
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Francesco Convent
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic villa in Fiestole

Villa Kraus is an historic residency built in the 11th Century and located on the beautiful hill of Fiesole, Florence Tuscany.
Elegant and refined in many details, with halls and frescoed ceilings, the Villa has been the house where Michelangelo Buonarroti's mother Francesca grew up.
In the courtyard of the Villa you can admire a plaque documenting the residence of Francesca, mother of the Divine Michelangelo.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048015C2B4YMVXKU
Property # 11231866
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fiesole

Fiesole is home to this villa. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano.
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Fiesole, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Villa Medici - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Villa Le Balze - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral of Fiesole - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Teatro Romano - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Francesco Convent - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Pian del Mugnone Station - 5 min drive
  • Statuto Tram Stop - 10 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar La Palancola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Gamella - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Piazza Fardella - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Terrazza 45 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buca Delle Fate - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic villa in Fiestole have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic villa in Fiestole?

As of 30 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic villa in Fiestole on 21 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Historic villa in Fiestole pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic villa in Fiestole?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic villa in Fiestole?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic villa in Fiestole?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Historic villa in Fiestole located?

Situated in Fiesole, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Villa Medici and San Francesco Convent. Path of the Gods and Stadio Artemio Franchi are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning and beautiful villa! Enjoyed every minute. Caterina met us and showed us around and introduced us to the lovely property. She was great at communicating with us any time we had any questions. Beautiful rooms and comfy beds. The view is amazing and we spent a lot of time admiring it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence 2024

Our stay was amazing!!!! The views were so beautiful!!!! We can’t say that enough! Our hosts, Caterina and her Mother, were very welcoming and so wonderful & sweet!!! Highly recommend this villa!!! Our family had a wonderful experience!! Many thank you’s to our hosts!!!! Grazie milli!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you! It was a pleasure to meet you. You are a beautiful family!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival we were greeted by Caterina who took us on a tour of the Villa. The views were stunning and the Villa was beautifully decorated. We were visiting as a multigenerational family of 9 and there was plenty of space and accommodations for everyone. The Villa was an easy walk to Fiesole and there was a bus stop very close to by to take us into Florence. Caterina was available throughout the entire stay if we needed anything. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend this Villa.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Many thanks 🙏
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The house is beautiful and filled with antiques. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and cooking utensils. The house is on a mountainside offering beautiful views of Florence and the Duomo. The garden was beautiful and peaceful. Proximity to Florence is good. The house has space to park several cars. Cate and Lucia our hosts, were very friendly. Although there were a couple of language barrier issues. However, there were issues that did not coincide with the property description.There was a/c in the bedrooms only. The pool is very small, above ground, approx 11'X6' and 2' deep. There is no hot tub. We had a water pressure problem 5 out of the 7 days. Several mornings we had no water. There was a city wide black out one of the nights for 4 hours. We had no electricity in half the house for a day due to a faulty breaker. It was tough to walk to a town to get coffee or dinner because there were only partial sidewalks on the curvy road leading up to Fiesole.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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Hosted by caterina

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English, Italian
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