House with Pool and Magnificent Views 15' from city center
La Piazzetta is part of a magnificent villa built in the second half of the XVII century in the hills between Florence and Fiesole. In the 1970s it underwent a complete restructuring and is now a totally independent and charming house with its own entrance, terrace, garden and pool. Five years ago it underwent another complete refurbishing. It has central heating, air conditioning, wifi and satellite TV connection. The living room, terrace and pool command breath-taking views of Fiesole and Florence from the Duomo to the hills of Impruneta. The house sits in a garden of olive trees and cypresses and from May to October you can enjoy all fresco dining in the terrace overlooking this beautiful panorama. The city center (Piazza della liberta) is 15 minutes away (6.4 Km) by car or 20 Minutes by bus. The bus stop for bus 25 is 800 meters from the house. This stunning location allows you to visit the busy city centre and its art treasures and twenty minutes later retreat to this peaceful garden to enjoy the pool amongst the olive trees.. The house itself is on two levels. On the first floor there is a living room, 2 bedrooms with a double bed each and a bathroom with a shower. Downstairs, a big kitchen with a table and six chairs can double as a dining room. There is also a bedroom and a bathroom with a bath tub as well as a separate laundry space. Outside a terrace will welcome you with a table and chairs for six. Please note there are 20 steps to get from the terrace to the pool. In the garden, the pool and sun deck amongst olive trees is equipped with umbrella and lounge chairs. We ask that you have the house cleaned once a week and the bed linen changed. We can also arrange for private visits to Florence with professional guides expert in the history of art of this beautiful city.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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FABULOUS 4BD VILLA WITH MAGNIFICENT POOL & VIEWS, MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE!
FABULOUS 4BD VILLA WITH MAGNIFICENT POOL & VIEWS, MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE!
The pool has no fence. Pls supervise your children
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please make sure to respect the waste disposal requirements set by the City. You'll find detailed instructions in the house
Please ensure that your children are safe at all times. There is no fence around the pool and there are several stairs to get there
We provide mosquito nets on the windows and insect repellant. Please ensure they are used properly and do not squash mosquitos against the walls
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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017C27DLZLL5F
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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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Florence
Located in Florence, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Coverciano or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking and cycling nearby.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Piazza del Duomo - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Uffizi Gallery - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Ponte Vecchio - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Montorsoli Station - 6 min drive
Pian del Mugnone Station - 8 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
âȘBar Trattoria La Briciola - âŹ8 min drive
âȘIl BAR del CUbo - Cubar! - âŹ8 min drive
âȘCaffĂš Teatro - âŹ9 min drive
âȘPizzeria San Domenico - âŹ6 min drive
âȘLa Reggia degli Etruschi - âŹ10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does House with Pool and Magnificent Views 15' from city center have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is House with Pool and Magnificent Views 15' from city center pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at House with Pool and Magnificent Views 15' from city center?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at House with Pool and Magnificent Views 15' from city center?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is House with Pool and Magnificent Views 15' from city center located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Meyer Children's Hospital, Careggi Hospital and University Hospital Meyer. Teatro Romano and San Francesco Monastery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great house, the outside deck and pool areas are particularily good and the view is fabulous! If you are going to stay here soon though beware there are extensive road works in the area making it difficult to get anywhere
Lovely property. Amazing pool and views. Rosalba was extremely helpful.
The property had everything we needed. Comfortable beds, air con and a well equipped kitchen. The views of Florence are amazing, even during a storm. The pool is large and deep for diving, but with steps in for easy access. We loved our stay and would highly recommend to others.
Property & facilities are great. The 50 steps down to the pool should be mentioned on the description but was not a problem for us.. Mosquitoes were a pain but thatâs just how it goes at that to me e of year. Cecilia was a great help, for check in/out and support with any questions we had. Thank you
We had an amazing week, the pool and views over Florence are stunning. The apartment is great and has everything you need. We got groceries delivered by Esselunga a casa and a great pizza delivery from Pizzeria Antica Badia. The bus into town was easy and then a taxi back. The owner was great at communicating and we had a wonderful welcome. Will be recommending to our friends!
Generally a fabulously located and stylish house with gorgeous pool area and terrace with sublime view of Florence. Lovely seating areas outside.
The house is nice but a bit awkward for 6 (including teens and a 81 year old) and the kitchen is not so handy for the terrace upstairs. The downstairs bedroom fine for teen boys but May not suit a couple. It really needed a fan as a bit stuffy as partly below ground.
Some in the family would have liked to be able to lock the Jack and Jill bathroom but it wasnât really an issue.
Rosalba was very efficient in helping us and letting us in and replacing the toaster.
If you want a beautiful outside space and view as a priority then this is the house. If you want luxury inside space it does not offer that but is for all normal purposes comfortable and fine for a family visit.
Pool
The pool was definitely not clean when we arrived as I went down there with my daughter the first morning and remarked how dirty the bottom of the pool was
We naively assumed that someone would be coming shortly to clean it
Cleaning a pool once per week is not acceptable especially as it was dirty to start with and became disgusting and unusable
Properly description
No mention is made of the 50 steps to the pool or that this villa would be unsuitable for anyone with who has any sort of problem with lots of steps.
We were expecting some but not 50!
Villa described as House with its own entrance terrace and pool but random people and dogs appear round the pool each day
Kitchen
horrified when we arrived as the kitchen smelt strongly of mould - quite disgusting.
Luckily after a couple of days of leaving the window open the smell dissipated. However all food and drink still had to be carried upstairs as the kitchen chairs so low they are unusable. Plus not sufficient cutlery plates and no large water glasses
The dumb waiter does not work which means all food and drink has to be carried up a steep flight of stairs.
Access
Only access via a sliding door which keeps sticking and jamming
Altogether a 2-3 star experience at a 5 star price!
Ontvangst/intake was prettig en informatief. Schoon huis met ruime voorzieningen. De slaapkamer beneden bij de keuken was wat bedompt/vochtig: een airco daar zou een aanrader zijn. Het uitzicht is prachtig, en (de ruimte bij) het zwembad is heel fijn! Heel goede accommodatie om met een gezelschap te genieten van het huis en de omgeving.
Beautiful property, gorgeous view, good beds and amenities. Pool area is also wonderful.
Neighborhood is mostly quiet. All in all a very nice place to stay.
Being able to manage stairs is a necessity.
We had a wonderful stay in this beutifull house with an extraordinary view of Florence. There could be no better place to enjoy the cultural offers of the city and nevertheless beeing able to escape the hustle within minutes, whenever it becomes to hot and crowded. Everything in the house and the extraordinary garden and Pool was in perfect shape. The reception at arrival and the local organisation by Cecilia was extremely friendly and competent and we got many helpfull informations. Overall we can strongly recommend this extraordinary holiday home without any restriction. Everyone who loves to discover not only the city of Florence but also its vicinity and the beautifull hills of tuscany wonât find a better place.
Toller AuĂenbereich, Riesenpool, mittelmĂ€Ăiges Haus
Das Haus hat eine tolle Lage in den HĂŒgeln von Florenz. FusslĂ€ufig ist zwar kaum etwas zu erreichen, die Buslinie ist aber sehr hilfreich, um in 20 Minuten bis in die Innenstadt von Florenz zu gelangen. Der Pool, die Aussicht etc. sind kaum besser zu bekommen, einfach klasse! Die Beschreibung des Hauses ist leider nicht besonders aussagekrĂ€ftig, es handelt sich nicht um ein eigenes Ferienhaus, sondern um ein Zweifamilienhaus mit mindestens einer weiteren Bewohnerin. Leider gibt es keine Bilder von auĂen, eindeutige, offensichtliche Hinweise oder einen Grundriss, an denen man es hĂ€tte erkennen können. Der Urlaub war dennoch sehr schön und erholsam, trotz extrem hoher Temperaturen. Cecilia hat uns das Haus sehr nett und kompetent ĂŒbergeben. Also alles in allem ein schöner Urlaub, herzlichen Dank!
A nature experience only 15 min's from Firenze city center by car
The property presented exactly as advertised. We were received at the agreed time by a very professional and welcoming Cecilia, who by the way speaks a delightfully clear English. The rooms fit our expectations, the deck is a marvel - and the treck to the pool is definitely worth every step on the custom built staircase, with a superb area for leisure. Parking was "spicy" to someone used to rather more flat countryside, but that was only to be expected when renting a property on the mountainside.
Unexpected "bonus" for us was the lush pool towels supplied, as well as the mosquito deterrants left by the owners to assist with minimizing the unwelcome attentions by that particular part of nature.
Only one 'negative' feature to comment - which after a couple of days was turned to a positive; the downstairs bedroom is fairly damp and cool. However, that came to be the teen's favorite afternoon place-to-be when not out and about. So all in all a warm recommendation from me to this retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Charmantes Haus mit wundervoller Aussicht und groĂartigen Pool
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in dem charmanten Haus mit der wundervoller Aussicht und dem groĂartigen Pool sehr genossen. Der Check-In war sehr freundlich, die Kommunikation ausgezeichnet.
This property is wonderful. The house is lovely, clean, excellent kitchen facilities, lovely furniture and luxurious bed linen. The air conditioning keeps the property cool even in the hottest weather we had (36 deg). But it's the outdoor terrace and the pool area which are really wonderful with astonishing views over Florence, including the Duomo, big, beautiful pool with lovely furniture. Rosalbo and Teo looked after us and the garden so well. We had a wonderful week here, many thanks.
We really enjoyed our stay at Fabriziaâs. The property, pool, and views are amazing. Rosalba, the house manager, was extremely helpful and easy to work with. She even drove us to the grocery store since we arrived on a Sunday and it would be difficult for us to get food that day. We really appreciated her help.
That said, we were disappointed to learn upon arrival that the air conditioning was not working and wouldnât be repaired for the entirety of our month long stay. Having paid a premium for A/C and it being extremely hot in Florence this was definitely not ideal. A heads up prior to arrival would have been appreciated.
We liked that the property was a bit out of the hustle and bustle of the city, but be prepared to learn the bus schedule or order a cab!
Many thanks to Fabrizia for hosting us. We definitely made memories to last a lifetime!
We had the best time staying here. The views of Florence are wonderful, whether from the terrace or by the pool. It is also very quiet and peaceful, yet only 15 minutes from Florence.
We enjoyed a wonderful week in this beautiful villa. The gardens and pool area are just stunning - very quiet and private with amazing views over Florence. We particularly enjoyed the contrast of being in such a peaceful area, but being able to go into Florence for dinner.
The owners and property manager both were very helpful and provided all the information we needed. We look forward to visiting again in the future.
Een heerlijk huis met fantastische terrassen, groot zwembad en een adembenemend uitzicht over de heuvels en Florence. Zeer uitgebreide inventaris, brandschoon en met tussentijdse schoonmaak en handdoekwissel. Aanrader!
Wilfred H.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Fabrizia Fries
Hello, we are a Italian and French couple, living in Brussels and enjoying Florence as much as we can. We would like to share this beautiful city with you too. As we treasure this house, we'll engage with you to find out more about our guests so as to be able to provide you with the assistance you need. Cecilia Gallia helps us by meeting guests and settling them in. We hope you enjoy your stay. Fabrizia and Fabrice
Why they chose this property
This is a family house we are very happy to go back to. In 2008 we had it completly refurbished to make sure it was confortable and cosy for our family.
What makes this property unique
A stay in Tuscany can be unforgettable. The best works of art from the renaissance period and beyond, the food, the weather and above all the people of this city are the ingredients for a memorable stay. Our house is small enough to be manageable but spacious enough to cater for 6 people comfortably. The garden is big. And the pool and terrace which you have all for yourselves will allow you to rest and enjoy the weather after a busy day visiting the sights. From here you can easily drive around Tuscany and return for the evening. We hope you enjoy it as much as you do.