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Villa Orchidea by PosarelliVillas

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a forested landscape.
A dining area with a high wooden ceiling, stone archway, and a chandelier. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for breakfast, surrounded by chairs, and potted plants.
A room with a large sofa, wooden chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large window.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, white chairs, a chandelier, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Extra beds
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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San Donnino, Tuscany
  • Place, Semifonte
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Certaldo

Certaldo is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Alta Val d'Elsa River Park, while Museum of Sacred Art and Vine and Wine Museum are cultural highlights. Il Fiaschetto and Chianti Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Map
San Donnino, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Semifonte - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 55 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 55 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 55 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 58 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 19 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern Del Fiorentino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Osteria 1126 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Pineta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Borgo Antico - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taverna L'Antica Fonte - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Orchidea by PosarelliVillas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Orchidea by PosarelliVillas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Orchidea by PosarelliVillas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Orchidea by PosarelliVillas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Orchidea by PosarelliVillas located?

Situated in Certaldo, this villa is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Semifonte and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Lucia al Borghetto Church. Palazzo Pretorio and Church of Saint Jacob and Saint Philip are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house but bring your own soap....
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback Walter.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 21 June 2025 to 28 June 2025

Beautiful Villa, we were a group of 13 and we had an amazing stay in June.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Nice villa in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thanks for your great feedback Karla. During the winter season 2024 Villa Orchidea will have a major upgrade both in the main villa as well as the outdoor furnishings, new swimming pool and in the annex (currently not restored)! In the new part a new large kitchen will be created, new dining area, 4 bedrooms with en-suite and hopefully a Spa. This will bring back the property to the highest levels of finishes and comfort!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 09 May 2026 to 16 May 2026

We had a wonderful stay att the villa. It would have been even better if the weather had been warm and we could have used the pool. We could instead use the big, wall to wall, fireplace which created a fantastic warm feeling. Vilma and her husband took good care of us and recommended places when I asked her of things to do nearby and her husband arranged the fireplace and fixed the firewood, among other things. It was also nice with the pool table, which we used frequently. A little minus was that the oven in the stove did not work and the standalone oven did not do the job. It is a fantastic house with a lot of history.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 28 April 2012 to 05 May 2012

Mooi groot huis. Prachtige ligging.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Orchidea

This is a Beautiful property, with plenty of room for our family of 10 travelers. Centrally located in the hills above Certaldo, in the Chianti Region. Easy day trips to Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Cinque Terra by car or train. Great location for just relaxing as well. The management team was very accessible and kept us updated from the time the reservation made, to the time of checkout. Near by are local restaurants, and a well stocked grocery store. I would recommend this location and Villa to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review, we are really happy to know you had a lovely time at Villa Orchidea and we hope to see you again at one of our beautiful properties in Italy, Greece, Croatia. Kind Regards Daniela
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 09 October 2021 to 16 October 2021

A fantastic place for the large family or group of friends to celebrate life in beautiful Toscana. We were 7 couples and enjoyed the privacy of own room and bathroom in combination with the in and out door facilities for us all. A place to recommend for sure. Remember to book the nearby restaurant (walking distance) for a quality meal at very resonable price. And dont forget to try a wine/olive oil tasting and a walk in the winyards. Many options around the area
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 21 September 2019 to 28 September 2019

Lovely setting amidst olive groves, peaceful with beautiful views of the Tuscan hills. There were 13 of us and we had more than enough space for privacy when desired, and many indoor and outdoor gathering places to choose from when we wanted to be together. Full kitchen, nicely appointed bedrooms and sparkling clean remodeled bathrooms. Excellent restaurant up the street that we frequented twice, Paese di Campenelli, and easy access to Certaldo for groceries. Don't miss Certaldo Alto charming hill town and home to 14th century writer Boccaccio. Highly recommend for families and groups.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect for a group

We absolutely loved our stay for a group of friends for a big birthday. the bedrooms were large and all perfect except the weird one with the twin beds. we added an amenity by adding a catered chef dinner one evening and it was 100% worth it - the meal and staff were amazing. great communication during check in and check out via whatsapp . wifi worked great. only issue was transportation - this home is not near the train station and there are not cars available in Certaldo . If you stay here your group will need vehicles.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we are really happy to know you had a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 30 April 2022 to 07 May 2022

Great place to be. Very spacious. Beautiful outdoor sitting and dining area. We would recommend to install an outside heater at the sitting area. Excellent. location. Well equiped kitchen.Bedroom Quality Good and spacious.Surrounding is beautiful. Certaldo has a good supermarket (Coop). Sienna, San Gimignano and Firenze are within a 45 minutes drive.Beautiful (large) pool. Very clean and well maintained!All bathrooms are well equiped, spacious and clean.property ownerreliable and good communication.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Ideal for large group but needs attention and updating.

Generally okay but a bit of a hotch potch of unmatched crockery and glasses. No shaker to make cocktails, airconditioning units not working, bulbs missing or not working and often no hot water. Lots of trip hazards. Housekeeper very pleasant but we were a bit disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Dear Jo, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are sorry for the disappointment expressed with certain aspects of your recent stay at Villa Orchidea. Please be assured that I have passed your comments to the owner in order to improve the service offered. All the best.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 17 June 2023 to 24 June 2023

The property is so beautiful and we loved the pool and the outdoor eating areas. The rooms were beautiful and the bathrooms are all updated and lovely. My only negative comment is that given how expensive the house is we were expecting to have soaps, hand soaps, toilet paper, shower gels, etc. I also suggest ensuring your guests have cleaning supplies in the kitchen and more than 2 dish towels. Additionally, laundry detergent for the laundry room. These seem like pretty basic things. We rent homes and villas when we travel and are accustomed to having these be well stocked wherever we rent. This was the only disappointment.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Tuscan Holiday

The villa was as historic as it gets. The views from the backyard were amazing. There was plenty of room for our family holiday of 8 adults. Everyone had their own space and bathrooms were plentiful. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with plates, pots, pans and glassware for all. Communication with the manager of the property was A plus and they even helped us coordinate an amazing birthday dinner on property. On the downside, the property needs a lot of deferred maintenance. We were there during rain storms and three of the rooms and bathrooms had large leaks which made everything in those rooms wet. Also, the humidity was off the charts which did not allow us to wash and dry clothes because nothing can dry in those damp environments. Additionally, it seems the house must have been left open because there were bugs all over inside when we arrived (and we’re from Florida so we know bugs). Also, the weather did not provide much opportunity to enjoy the outdoor spaces and the mosquitoes were off the charts bad. The location was also quite challenging to find so following the written instructions was essential with a minimum 25 - 30 minute drive to most locations of interest. All in all, we had a lovely time together and enjoyed Tuscany as a whole. There is so much beauty.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Dear Barbara, thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to know that the property did not fully meet your expectation. During the winter season 2024 Villa Orchidea will have a major upgrade both in the main villa (fixing small problems, several new furnishings, kitchen area) as well as the outdoor furnishings, new swimming pool and in the annex (currently not restored)! In the new part a new large kitchen will be created, new dining area, 4 bedrooms with en-suite and hopefully a Spa. This will bring back the property to the highest levels of finishes and comfort!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 13 June 2026 to 20 June 2026

The Villa worked well for our multi-generational family group of 12. Villa was clean, and housekeeping every few days was helpful. Given the heat wave this summer, the air conditioning upstairs was important, and the pool provided nice relief. Kitchen was well-stocked with dishes and cookware. Bathrooms are all modern. The building and property have lots of character. Grocery and train in Certaldo within 20 minutes. We had a great time dining at the Boghetina di Wilma that we could walk to. The property manager, Vilma, was extremely responsive -- fast and helpful. She showed real hospitality and customer care.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 29 March 2026 to 05 April 2026

Wilma es encantadora, nos ha ayudado en todo lo que ha podido. La casa nos ha dado unos dias increíbles con nuestra familia que nunca olvidaremos.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meget smukt sted og smuk gammel ejendom med fantastisk pool. Vores ophold 27- 5 okt var dog præget af manglende varme i ejendommen, som ellers fungerede perfekt. Keyholder Denise var meget hjælpsom under hele opholdet.Mindre ting var ikke i orden, som ovnen der ikke fungerede, manglende vandtryk i køkkenet, kloarklugt i 2 værelser.Vi kan på det varmeste anbefale stedet, utrolige omgivelser, fantastisk udsigt, for en stor familie, vi var 14 i alle aldre.MvhHenrik Hvidt
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Kære Henrik, Mange tak for din venlige og detaljerede anmeldelse. Det glæder os meget at høre, at du og din familie nød opholdet på Villa Orchidea, den smukke ejendom og den fantastiske pool. Vi sætter stor pris på dine kommentarer vedrørende varmen og de mindre tekniske problemer, og vi beklager ulejligheden. Vi har allerede videregivet dine bemærkninger til vores lokale team, så disse forhold kan blive udbedret hurtigst muligt. Det er dejligt at høre, at du fremhæver Denise – hun vil blive meget glad for dine ord. Tak fordi du anbefaler stedet, og vi håber at kunne byde dig og din familie velkommen tilbage til Toscana i fremtiden. Med venlig hilsen, Posarelli Villas Teamet
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 14 June 2025 to 21 June 2025

Wunderschönes altes Haus, sehr gepflegt und sauber. Schöner Pool und Traum Lage. Ist nicht alltäglich, fühlten uns wie in einem "Geisteschloss".
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review for stay from 23 November 2023 to 26 November 2023

Villa stupenda, da migliorare la pulizia e sostituzione dei forni elettrici (uno non funzionante l'altro non saliva a temperatura e quindi non cuoceva). Beatrice (persona addetta all'accoglienza) molto disponibile .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 08 March 2024 to 11 March 2024

Ottima posizione indipendente, villa molto bella e spaziosa. Ideale per un gruppo di amici!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

belle demeure Toscane très rustique

La villa a beaucoup de cachet. elle est très grande ( 6 chambres , 6 sdb et 5 salons!) le cadre est tres agreable. Mais il y a un manque d’entretien, problème de siphon et d’odeur dans 2 sdb. Plantes en pot assoiffées.Déjections de souris dans les placards de la cuisine, dans la vaisselle.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
Please accept our sincere apologies for anything that went wrong. We are sorry you had to go through this unpleasant experience. Please be assured that the issues mentioned were reported to the owner who took immediate action following your departure.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 25 October 2022 to 29 October 2022

Exceptionnelle la maison, son jardin, sa piscine et sa vue, au milieu des oliviers avec une vue sur le village de San gimignano. Un vrai coin de paradis ❤❤❤
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 07 August 2021 to 14 August 2021

Excellent!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review for stay from 03 July 2021 to 10 July 2021

La villa correspond à la description. Elle est dans un bel environnement, avec une superbe vue. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables. Les salles de bain également. L'équipement de la cuisine est réduit et les ustensiles de cuisine un peu usés et parfois sales. La machine à café est beaucoup trop petite pour une si grande maison pouvant loger 15 personnes. Il manque également des ustensiles pour le grill, y compris pour le nettoyer. Globalement une belle maison dans un bel environnement, à recommander pour loger de nombreuses personnes avec un espace suffisant.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review for stay from 14 September 2020 to 24 September 2020

Wunderschönes, großzügiges Haus und Anlage mit neuen Bädern. Genügend und schönes Geschirr vorhanden. Schönes Aussicht Schöner Pool Genügend Liegestühle und Sitzgelegenheiten. Verbesserungsvorschläge: An vielen Fenstern sind keine Fliegengitter. Nachdem es viele Fliegen sollten alle Fenster mit Fliegengittern bestückt sein. Wir konnten wir trotz vorsichtigen öffnen der Fenster es nicht unterbinden, dass wir Stechfliegen im Zimmer hatten. Dadurch konnten wir Nachts schlecht schlafen und waren morgens immer zerstochen. Dies führte auch dazu, dass wir in der Küche sogar mit Hornissen zu kämpfen hatten. Generell gab es ein Hornissenproblem. Deshalb konnten wir auch die Außenküche/-Platz so gut wie nicht nutzen können. Kaffeemaschine viel zu klein für 15 Personen. Keine Mehrfahsteckdosen in der Küche für Kaffeemaschine, Toaster, Mixer etc. Müllbehälter zu klein für 15 Personen Müllabfuhrbeschreibung etwas ungenau - bin erst nach mehrfachem Nachfragen und beobachten hinter den Ablauf gekommen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 22 August 2020 to 29 August 2020

It is such a unique and wonderful property, we a had a time in paradise!
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