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Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

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Exterior
Pool
Property grounds
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Stia, Tuscany
  • Palagio Fiorentino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pieve di Romena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

Tuscan villa in the countryside, a short walk from the old town of Stia, a characteristic medieval village. Villa situated in quiet and panoramic position, with all the amenities. Ability to make cooking lessons (on request), or simply to have a cook for a typical Tuscan dinner in the villa (must try!)

Entering from the automatic gate, an elegant road with cypresses will lead you to our Tuscan Villa.
In front of the house there’s a large terrace where you have a beautiful outdoor dining area. There are also several trees around that keep the terrace fresh and shady in hot summer days.

The pool is located in a panoramic position. There are chairs, tables and umbrellas in sufficient quantity for the whole group.

“Il Cuculo” is a 3 storey Villa. The living room is on the ground floor and it’s really spacious and full of light.. Here you find a fire place, a HDMI1 TV, player and a SATELLITE TV.

There are 2 kitchens in the Villa, furnished with all modern facilities: refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, electrical oven, wood over for pizza and a washing machine.

The kitchen is equipped for everything you need for cooking: plates, glasses and pottery in large quantity.

On the 1st floor you find 5 bedrooms which can be reached by a beautiful internal staircase or an external one from the garden terrace.

The master room has a private balcony and 3 arched windows. It is about 40 squared meters so we can add also another double bed (sofa bed).

On the first floor there are two more double rooms and a single room.

There is one more bedroom on the first floor with a fold out double bed, but it’s a walk-trough room if you want to reach the second floor you have to pass it.

On the 2nd floor there’s a mansard room with both a single bed and a double bed. This can be also changed in two single beds on request (so 3 beds here). There is also an ensuite-toilet with shower here.

The 4 toilets are all tiled with coloured Italian ceramics (1 toilet on the ground floor, 1 toilet with shower on the 1st floor, 1 bathroom on the 1st floor and 1 toilet with shower on the second floor).

So there are 380 squared meters inside the Villa and 1000 squared meter outside.
14 beds available.

Property manager

LUCIA DALLE MACCHIE
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Possibiltià di culla su richiesta
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stia

Located in Pratovecchio Stia, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Art Museum of Lana and ExpArt are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palagio Fiorentino and Porciano Castle. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Stia, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Palagio Fiorentino - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porciano Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pieve di Romena - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Pratovecchio-Stia Station - 16 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casetta Bianca SRL - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante I 4 Cantoni - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Oil - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L'Ospitale dei Brilli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Tana degli Orsi - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence have a pool?

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

Is Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence located?

Situated on a river, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Art Museum of Lana and Arno River. Palagio Fiorentino and Porciano Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Pratovecchio-Stia Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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

Everything was perfekt!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful house. Stia is a cue city and everything is reachable in walking distance. Pool and view is great, an the fully integrated Pizza Oven was one of my favorites. The House was clean and the owner very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nur die Größe des Hauses war toll

Das Haus war sehr schön gross aber Zum Haus gelangt man nur mit einem hohen Auto , mit einem normalen PKW setzt man auf und reist sich den Unterboden des Autos kaputt. Die Möbel sind sehr sehr alt , die Betten zusammen gehalten von Panzertape. Von 6 Schlafzimmern ,wie beschrieben, sind nur 5 vollständige Zimmer, 1 Zimmer ist ein Durchgangszimmer mit klappriger Couch zum Bett umgebaut!! Die Kamin Couch überzogen , weil sie darunter komplett kaputt war. Unter der Wohnzimmer Couch 3. Nester mit vollen Spinnen Eiern ( wenn es geht füge ich Bilder hinzu) , haben erstmal das Haus von Spinnen , Ameisen und anderen krabbel Tierchen befreit und das nach 16 Stunden Autofahrt. Im Inserat stand Wäschetrockner und Badewanne, leider waren diese nicht vorhanden!! Weit ab von größeren Städten man braucht 1 Stunde vom Berg runterzufahren!! Leider sehen die Bilder besser ( bearbeit ) aus als in Wahrheit!! Das Grundstück auch sehr ungepflegt, viel Unkraut und der Weg zum Pool ein Abenteuer mit klapprigen Steinen !! Für den Preis für 9 Übernachtungen waren wir enttäuscht 😞
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja A.

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

Perfekter Urlaub

Eine Woche zu siebt haben wir die Zeit in der Villa mit Pool und zahlreichen Kochmöglichkeiten in absoluter Idylle verbracht! Gastgeberin ist sehr sympathisch und jederzeit erreichbar! Sehr zu empfehlen!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Absolutely perfect and authentic Italian

Such a beautiful and authentic villa. A setting no less than perfect for a proper stay in the Italian country side. Just a 10-minute walk from Stia and yet fully private. Lucia was the perfect host - always willing and able to help with any questions we had. We've been spending holidays in Italy for near on 20 years, always agri turismo and this place is up there among the very best. Five-star ratings from me are few and far between, but Lucia and her place definitely earns all five stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

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

Very Nice Stay

It was a really nice stay in the House with Pool, Pizza Oven and nice Rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

Stia Stay

What an awesome little town in Tuscany! It felt as if we were the only tourists in town. From the cafes to the restaurants, Stia has everything in walking distance! What an amazing stay! We will visit again! Lucia was fantastic with her support and recommendations! We will visit again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Tuscany small town charm - Il Cuculo

Our Stia stay was exactly what we were looking for as a family of 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren, age 2 and infant, plus 3 other adults at times. We enjoyed a walkable town and excursions throughout Tuscany. Lucia was top notch and made our two weeks extraordinary - she booked a private chef, a pizza night at the home pizza oven, suggested wineries and helped with some transportation needs. She was attentive to all our requests! It's a beautiful property with a lovely pool and home. Florence and Arezzo are an hour away but there are many places to explore. The house accomodated our large group. The beds were hard but we really enjoyed our stay and recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

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

Stia 2023

Sehr angenehmer und total entspannter Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mühlbauer j.

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

Wunderschön

Sehr schön! Alles bestens!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle B.

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

Excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en famille. La maison est très bien équipée, tout particulièrement dans la cuisine. La grande table ronde sous la terrasse nous a permis de partager tous nos repas en famille, à l’ombre. Lucia était très réactive aux messages que je lui ai transmis durant le séjour. Ses conseils étaient précieux. Je recommande vivement ce magnifique lieu de vacances. Merci pour tout
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffen S.

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

Beautiful

It was a really nice villa. Lucia is great! Thank you very much
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

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

Rustic large house, great pool, close to hikes and village

We were a family group of 7 so had plenty of room. The standout was the lovely well-maintained pool with large surrounds for sun loungers. All in a large private garden. The house is basic but well equipped. The internet was intermittent. An evening breeze keeps the house cool despite the very hot temperatures when we were there. It's a windy scenic drive from Florence but a world away from the crowds with a lovely old square to walk to and enjoy morning coffee and pastry. An authentic experience. We had a great time at "Il Cucolo".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius G.

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

Spacious house with full Tuscany experience

We had a great time in the house. It was very clean and spacious. We enjoyed the nice pool area, the pizza oven and the amazing views from the different terraces. You will find everything you need in walking distance in Stia and can also enjoy the beautiful nature around. On top of that Lucia was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimmo F.

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

Toscany week

We were at Stia for a week. We spent 4 days in Stia and 3 visiting other parts of Toscany. That tells that we enjoyed our stay in Stia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby W.

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

Great Family holiday

My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful villa.The villa provided an ideal setting for our extended family holiday, accommodating all of us with ease. The location of the villa was fantastic, nestled ijust the village of Stia that was just a pleasant walk away. We enjoyed the shops, bars, and restaurants in the area. The surroundings were undeniably beautiful, with picturesque views that made us feel truly immersed in the tranquility of the countryside. One of the standout features of the villa was its spaciousness, making it perfect for a large group. The house itself was well-designed and felt like a family home rather than a ‘beige’ holiday rental. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped, providing everything we needed for a large group. We particularly loved the brilliant pizza ovenand spinny outside dining table The kitchen equipment was impressive. We found everything from utensils to appliances, ensuring that cooking and dining at the villa were an absolute pleasure. Whether we were preparing a feast or simply enjoying a morning coffee, the kitchen had us covered. It is worth noting that having a car is essential when staying at this villa, as it served as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas. We appreciated the convenience of being able to easily reach nearby attractions and take day trips to nearby towns. Lastly, we cannot speak highly enough of Lucia, the host of the villa. She was incredibly friendly and
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wunderschönes Haus in Stia

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Stia!! Die Kommunikation mit Lucia verlief immer einwandfrei. Sie war sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Das Haus ist sehr viel schöner und größer als im Inserat dargestellt. Außerdem ist man innerhalb von 1 1/2 Stunden in Florenz! Vom Haus überblickt man Stia und ist ganz für sich. Wir können das Haus nur weiterempfehlen!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vijay B.

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

Excellent.

Wonderful large property with all that is required for a very large family .
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha M.

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

Perfect family holiday

The villa was perfect for our family holiday. Super short walk into town with our young kids and such a peaceful and relaxing place overall. Lucia was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

birgit K.

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

wunderschönes, geräumiges Haus mit toller Aussicht

wir trafen auf eine sehr freundliche, zuverlässige und in der Kommunikation und Interaktion völlig unkomplizierte Gastgeberin. Das Ein- und Auschecken hat sehr einfach geklappt, die Kommunikation dazu war präzise und verlässlich. Das Haus ist sehr schön ruhig und dennoch ortsnah gelegen, die Ortsmitte ist sogar in wenigen Minuten mit dem Rad oder zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Räume sind sauber, die Küchen sehr gut ausgestattet. Sogar den Pizzaofen haben wir in Gang bekommen und damit super Pizza selbst gemacht. Die Poolanlage komplettiert den Komfort, die Kinder hatten riesigen Spaß. Wir haben uns rundum sehr wohl gefühlt in diesem Domizil und kommen sehr gern wieder. Herzlichen Dank, Lucia für die Gelegenheit zu diesem sehr angenehmen Urlaubsaufenthalt! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gitti P.

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

Traum in der Toscana

Wir haben uns super wohl ,in diesem in diesem Haus ,gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder .Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin ,unkompliziert ,kurz einfach perfekt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerd K.

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

Traumurlaub in toller Umgebung!

Sehr schönes Objekt mit tollem Pool und einem grandiosen Pizzaofen in einer traumhaften Umgebung. Der kleine, schnuckelige Ort Stia mit netten Lokalen und Geschäften ist fußläufig zu erreichen, der Ort Arezzo ist ca. 50 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin hat hervorragend funktioniert und das Haus ist auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

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

Great location and great property owners

Wonderful stay. Lucia was a great help and assisted with all questions and Covid obstacles in order for us to enjoy a great family vacation. House is great, enough room for many family members and location location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ein Ort zum Entspannen und Erholen

Schönes Haus, großzügige Räume, netter überdachter Freisitz mit coolem runden Tisch. Pizzaofen, Grill, Pool, große Gartenanlage. Schnell im Ortszentrum, Wanderungen direkt vom Haus weg. Sehr freundliche Vor-Ort-Betreuung. Dankeschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christoph A.

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

Sehr schönes Haus in toller Umgebung!

Ein sehr schön gelegenes Haus auf einem tollen Grundstück. Alles gut in Schuss, viel, viel Platz auch für größere Gruppen. Die Vermieterin sehr nett und bemüht die Wünsche zu erfüllen. Der Ort Stia ist so, wie man sich ein Dorf in der Toskana vorstellt, vom Haus aus in wenigen Minuten zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Eisdiele ein Traum! Insgesamt ein glatte 1!!!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

En perle i Italien

Vi havde en fantastisk uge i dette hus i Stia. Helt lukket park, med et dejligt hus og lækker pool. Det var meget nemt at skrive/ringe med Lucia, som har huset, og hvis der er brug for hjælp er hun der med det samme. Huset er perfekt til flere familier. Vi var 3, med et total på 13 personer. Stia er en lokal perle midt i Toscana stort set uden turister, og vi nød godt at deres dejlige mad og venlighed. Vi var 3, som havde cyklerne med og det kan godt anbefales, der er bakker nok :-) En perfekt ferie i et super hus. Thomas

About the host

Hosted by LUCIA DALLE MACCHIE

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I was born and growth in Stia and I know Casentino and Tuscany very well. I like travelling and know new people and new cities.

Why they chose this property

The villa was bought in 2005. We built the swimming pool and started to rent to people from all over the world: Italy, France, Germany, USA, Finland, Brasil...

What makes this property unique

I like getting to know my guests and give them suggestions about what to see, what to taste, restaurants to try... I want my guests feel well and feel like home. I want them to get all they can get from my beautiful valley

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests