La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12340 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rignano sull'Arno, Toscana

Piazzale Michelangelo19 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore19 min drive
Uffizi Gallery19 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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 pool (completely private use). 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

Keywords: countryside villa, private pool, Florence, Tuscany, wine tasting, Wi-Fi internet connection

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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

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 the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Rignano sull'Arno

Located in Rignano sull'Arno, this villa is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mall Luxury Outlet and Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, cycling and ecotours in the area.

Rignano sull'Arno, Toscana

What's nearby

Historic Center - Downtown - 17 min drive
Piazzale Michelangelo - 19 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 19 min drive
Piazza del Duomo - 19 min drive
Uffizi Gallery - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Pizzeria Trattoria Brunero - 10 min drive
Nuovo Ranch - 5 min drive
Ristorante da Pampurio - 8 min drive
Ristorante Al 588 - 5 min drive
100 Palmi - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fashion Groove, Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini and Historic Center - Downtown. The Mall Luxury Outlet and Via Vincenzo Gioberti are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

3 Feb 2024

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

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.

13 Jan 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

8 Jan 2024

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

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.

20 Oct 2023

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

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.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Your host

We are four, my wife Gaia (48 years old) poet (she published many collection of poems), me Andrea (48 years old), I am software engineer and I love trail running (finisher of Ultra Trail Mont Blanc and many other Ultra Trail), a girl Bianca (17 years old) who likes fencing, art and books, a boy Matteo (19 years old) who likes football and music. We like travel and discover a new country.