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Property grounds
Casa Fontemaggio viewed from poppy fields
10m/30ft diameter pool with lemon trees and rosemary hedging

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio
The current price is AU$627
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 23 Oct

Explore the area

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Monterchi, Tuscany (Arezzo)
  • Place, Madonna del Parto Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Bilance
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of San Francesco
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views on 16 Oct 2026 start from AU$627, 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 Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tuscany:17th century hillside villa farmhouse- private pool - stunning views located?

This family-friendly Monterchi farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Madonna del Parto Museum and Museum of Bilance. Tiber River and Palazzo Taglieschi State Museum in Anghiari are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property in a lovely location. The house is beautiful and well cared for and so nice to stay somewhere that really feels like a home. The different levels in which the bedrooms sit allowed for wonderful privacy - especially important with a 12-week old infant!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. We had the real Tuscan life for 14 days! Sylvia was a real pearl to us. She was so helpful for our reservation with the chef and helped organize our meeting with Federico at Fattoria IL Muro.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarek R.

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

Beautiful farmhouse in rural Tuscany

Fabulous property located near a beautiful small hilltop village - easy drive to many gorgeous small towns in Umbria and Tuscany.Property is rustic and gorgeous Don't miss the Sunday market in Monterchi
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Family week in paradise

What a magical place! Fonte Maggie is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy quality time as a family. Our daughter loved the pool. We love the gardens and the space. Sylvia is a wonderful host and is always close by for recommendations. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie P.

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

Amazing Villa

Our stay at Fontemaggio was truly a dream vacation. We stayed there for 11 nights. The Villa was beautiful. The views from every area of the villa were just amazing. We enjoyed the pool very much as it was very hot during our stay. The location was perfect for day traveling. We also enjoyed many local restaurants all between a 6 minute and a 20 minute drive. Sylvia was a great host and was very attentive. It was truly hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful place.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal L.

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

Wonderful villa and gracious host!

Wanted a true Tuscan experience with old world charm and were absolutely thrilled with Sylvia’s lovely home.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Perfect for our visit to Italian countryside. Comfortable, quiet, relaxing.

Wonderful home. History, culture, great food, nice folks. Great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

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

Gorgeous farmhouse

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Fontemaggio. The farmhouse was perfect in such beautiful surroundings. Ideally located for some sightseeing too. Thank you so much- we will miss our time and lazy days by the pool!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley R.

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

Monterchi

Wonderful villa and superb owner many thanks for a fantastic holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

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

Beautiful 17th century home in secluded area

Peaceful spot overlooking wonderful countryside including a castle. Tastefully furnished and loads of books. Very nice bedrooms and baths. All rooms had stunning views. The host was readily available when needed!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tali G.

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

A wonderful vacation

Ever since I saw the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” it was my dream to travel to Italy and to stay in a house like the one in the movie. FonteMaggio was a dream come true! The house is beautiful and the pool is amazing. The kitchen is fully equipped and the views surrounding the house are beautiful. The host was very kind and provided us a welcoming basket with fruits and snacks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

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

Tucked Away in Tuscany

My family and friends thoroughly enjoyed our week’s stay at Fontemaggio near the Tuscany and Umbria border. The property is exactly as depicted in the photos - absolutely stunning - and our Host/Owner was exceptional. It’s a quiet location with views of castles, working farms and old ruins. Spectacular! Day trips to Siena, Florence, Arezzo among others were easily completed plus 2 local wine tastings. Just lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

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

A classic Tuscan Villa

We had a lovely time with very pleasant weather. The villa is well appointed and comfortable. Sylvia was a discrete but very helpful host. The villa is very well sited for touring the Tuscany / Umbria borders The only negative were the mosquitoes that do come with the territory but (probably due to climate change) were particularly noticeable in the early evenings
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R. R.

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

Beautiful Tuscan villa

My wife and two adult children stayed at Fontemaggio for 10 glorious days mid September. Sylvia our host and the owner of the property was fantastic! She has done a wonderful job keeping the integrity of the villa, which is stunning! The exterior landscaping and pool are gorgeous as well. There are many things to do and small hilltop towns to visit within a short drive from the property. We really enjoyed being in the countryside and would highly recommend! Thanks again Sylvia for sharing your beautiful property.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Lovely Week

Sylvia’s house is well described, in print and photos. It is old and well maintained. Art, travel, fiction and non, are in abundance. Rooms are pretty and nicely furnished. The swimming pool offered important relief from the unusual heat. It is surrounded by foliage. Area restaurants offered excellent food in attractive settings. The house owner, Sylvia, offered terrific hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia M.

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

Beautiful rustic gem

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our 10-day stay at Casa Fontemaggio. The house is charming, spacious and comfortable. The gardens and multiple outdoor eating areas are beautiful with amazing views. The pool is also lovely and is a great feature on hot days. The house is on a hillside surrounded by trees and is very private yet close to many towns that one can explore. The owner, Sylvia, welcomed us when we arrived and provided us with a very informative e-mailed guide of the surrounding area. Great experience!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy s.

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

Fantastic stay at this beautiful home

Amazing house, even more beautiful than the pictures on line suggest. Sylvia was friendly and her love for the house and its gardens is evident. The views from the main terrace are stunning, we sat there every evening reading and playing games. Follow the simple rules and the house is lovely and cool. Our children loved the pool, as did we! There are lots of fantastic restaurants clise by but im an avid cook so visiting the local grocery shops and cooking in the kitchen was heavenly to me. Cant recommend enough, tranquil, wonderfully equipped, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne C.

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

Beautiful property

Gorgeous property the only negative was that there was no air conditioning in the bedrooms, the extremely hot summer made the rooms unbearably hot and sleep was very difficult in the top floor bedrooms my friends had to sleep in the basement which was the coolest bedroom. Fans were provided however it was still very hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Cornerstone of an amazing adventure!

Marvelous in every way! The accommodations were spacious and well appointed, the location perfect and the host helpful and quick to react to any needs. The views are breathtaking from the many sitting areas, nearby villages were so much fun to explore, ample opportunities to walk with little traffic. The host provides a guide a month before you come that was our bible. Her recommendations were spot on and super helpful. Although we made trips into Florence and vineyards over an hour away , we found the villages nearby to have also been highlights of the trip. We found restaurants and general food purchases to be very reasonable in cost and high in quality. Overall… a trip we will never forget and the location and accommodation were key to the experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine W.

Tuscan heaven!

The house and surroundings were absolutely beautiful really in the heart of rural Toscana. The rooms and interior of the house were so tastefully presented and just allowed the house and its charm to shine. The photos don't do the house justice- our kids took a video tour on the suggestion of a friend who came to visit and it gives a much better sense of the space and terrace options-we were spoiled for choice for outdoor seating and eating-sometimes we couldn't find each other such were the choice of terraces! The pool was brilliant, perfect size for swimming, floating or playing and deep enough to dive. Sylvia was a fantastic host, she really helped us out when we needed it and was there to advise and tell us lots of interesting stories about the locale. Truly a holiday to remember, thanks Sylvia!! The Power and Wilson families.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Tuscan Idyll

The property is tucked away at the top of a steepish driveway which means it is very quiet and secluded. The property itself was very clean and well presented and had all the equipment needed for a great holiday. The building was typically higgledy piggledy given it’s age and that increased the appeal - we spent the week discovering nooks and crannies. There are a variety of outdoor spaces where you can choose to eat, depending on the weather and time of day. The host, Sylvia, was very welcoming and quick to deal with any minor issues that came up. She made herself available but was not intrusive at all. Sylvia was a font of local and regional knowledge and we tapped her up for ideas whilst we were there. Will definitely consider coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ad S.

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

Little paradise in Tuscany

Our family spent a splendid week in May at Sylvia´s gorgeous house tucked away on a beautiful and idyllic Tuscan hillside, overlooking a luscious valley with an old castle on the hilltop. The charming house is spacious, has 4 large, comfortable and beautifully decorated bedrooms, a welcoming living room with beautiful books on literature, art and film, a kitchen to die for, with all mod cons but still with a rustic feel. There are various terraces around the house, providing privacy if needed, and a nice pool. The surrounding area is beautiful and Monterchi is a perfect starting point for trips to Arezzo, Assisi and Siena. Or for walks and cycling trips in the area. Sylvia is a lovely lady, very helpful, welcoming and funny. So, a little bit of paradise on earth, the perfect spot for celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. The only problem was: nobody wanted to go home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

"beyond my wildest fantasies"

Fontemaggio was even more beautiful than both the description and photos and the surrounding countryside was spectacular . The villa offers a magical escape with miles of walks and views as well as being set in an area that is rich in history, art, fabulous food and wine. We were given a lovely welcome basket on arrival and never stopped feeling overwhelmed by the attention and care with which the villa had been designed and decorated both inside and in the surrounding gardens. The excursions and restaurants in the visitor's booklet were exceptional and we were grateful for and learned to depend on all the recommendations. Not only would I highly recommend a stay at Fontemaggio to everyone but I would happily return anytime. When I asked a travelling companion if she wanted to contibute to the description she said that "beyond my wildest dreams" pretty well sums it up.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Beautiful secluded period farmhouse surrounded by a wonderful garden with breathtaking views

We very much enjoyed our week's stay at Villa Fontemaggio. We were greeted on arrival by the extremely helpful owner Sylvia who gave us a comprehensive tour of both the villa and pretty garden with its circular pool. The property is clean and well maintained. We were left a delicious welcome pack containing all we needed the for following morning's breakfast and other treats. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable and well appointed and the living in and out areas are spacious and equipped with a large amount of reading matter appertaining to the area. There are extensive walks, the pool is most refreshing and the garden a delight to sit in. Many pleasant restaurants and bars are to be found a 5 minute drive away in the ancient town of Monterchi, The area is steeped in history and there are many medieval towns within easy access including Assisi and Sienna. We are most grateful to Sylvia for helping to make our holiday so pleasurable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

WORST VRBO DO NOT STAY HERE

THE PROPERTY WAS DIRTY AND UNSAFE, MANY OF THE MECHANICAL SYTEMS DID NOT WORK, INCLUDING THE OVEN AND SOME OF STOVE TOP, AFTER WE ARRIVED THE OWNER TRIED TO CHARGE ABOUT 80 EUROS A DAY TO HEAT THE PLACE AND THEN TRIED TO CHARGE US EXTRA ELECTRICITY FOR ROOM HEATERS WE PURCHASED AND LEFT, WE HAD TO SPEND SEVERAL HUNDRED OF EUROS TO BUY ITEMS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE PROPERTY. IT DID NOT EVEN HAVE A PROPER COFFEE MAKER.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022

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