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Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Gimignano, SI
  • Tenuta Torciano Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Piazza della Cisterna
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Siena (SAY-Ampugnano)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany

Property for exclusive use
Large countryside villa, built in the seventies, 300 sq. m. with 4 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms suitable for 9 persons with a garden, private swimming pool and wide open areas perfect for spending your time outdoors. The bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning. The house is ideal for small groups of friends.

Outdoors and Swimming Pool
The villa is completely enclosed, with a large, well-kept lawn with tall plants measuring over 400 sq. m. on three sides of the house, perfect for staying outdoors and having barbecues. In a sunny, panoramic position, just lower than the house, is a rectangular swimming pool, 4 metres by 9 with a depth of 1.5 metres, externally paved on the shorter side and complete with sunbeds, outdoor shower and some shaded areas for relaxing or admiring some beautiful sunsets. Parking is inside the property.Interior
The villa has been refurbished recently, with particular attention to detail and a classic style of furniture which creates a relaxing atmosphere. The house is on two floors. The main entrance is accessible from one of the outdoor paths. On the ground floor you will find the large, fully-equipped kitchen with dining table, satellite TV and fireplace, a living room with sofas and satellite TV, a double bedrooms with a four-poster bed and large windows, one bathroom with shower and washing machine. A staircase leads to the first floor, where there are 2 large double bedrooms with view and access to the outdoor terrace, 1 double bedroom with additional single bed and access to the outdoor terrace, 2 bathrooms, one with two sinks and bathtub, the other with shower.

Location
The villa is part of a large farm, surrounded by vineyards which produce great wine, in a raised position with a breathtaking view of the medieval towers of San Gimignano.

Facilities
Nido del Merlo has Wifi, central heating, air conditioning in the bedrooms, high chair, mosquito screens in the upper floor bedrooms, 3 bikes, parking.

Services
The price includes: bathroom, bedroom and kitchen linen as well as swimming towels (changed weekly), water, gas and electricity (but not air conditioning and heating), internet, baby bed and high chair. Upon request and to be paid for at the property are hired help, cookery courses, dinners, outings and product tastings.

Important Information
Swimming pool open from 1st April to 30th September (9am-8pm). The owner lives on the ground floor, but with independent access from the garden.Activities and Distances
The villa is in a great position for discovering the beauties that Val d’Elsa and Tuscany have to offer, with many typical towns like San Gimignano, a medieval town famous for its towers, Certaldo, hometown of Boccaccio and the Etruscan town Volterra. Larger cities like Siena and Florence are both nearby.
Certaldo 7 km (all kinds of shops), San Gimignano 10 km, Poggibonsi 11 km, Volterra 38 km, Siena 46 km, Florence 52 km.

Groceries: Ulignano, 3 km
Restaurant: tenuta Torciano, 2.2 km
Golf: Golf Club Castelfalfi, 35 km
Airport: Florence Peretola, 53 km
Railway: Certaldo, 7 km
Shopping centre: Coop Valdelsa (Poggibonsi), 12 km

Air-conditioning, due only if used, per day 25.00 Euro
Heating (from November to April) due only if used, per day 25.00 Euro
Final cleaning per booking. In cash 500.00 Euro
Refundable deposit (to be handed over on arrival) per booking. In cash 600.00 Euro
Tourist tax per person/day 1.50 Euro

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VacaVilla
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: EUR 500 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Heating fee: EUR 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number IT052028B5Q6DYPRL5

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Gimignano

Located in San Gimignano, this villa is in a rural area. Palazzo Pretorio and Casa del Boccaccio are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Rocca of Montestaffoli. Ra-Ma snc and The SottoVico Garden are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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San Gimignano, SI

What's nearby

  • Tenuta Torciano Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Piazza Duomo - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Piazza della Cisterna - 15 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 8 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenuta Torciano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Castello - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circolo Arci Asd Tennis Certaldo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cucina di Giuseppina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Antica Fonte - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nido del Merlo 8 In San Gimignano, Tuscany located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tenuta Torciano Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Palazzo Pretorio and Church of Saint Jacob and Saint Philip. Casa del Boccaccio and Museum of Sacred Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

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

Tuscan Holiday

Camillo and his Mom were great hosts. We got lost finding the Villa and Camillo came to get us. Upon check-in there was bread , cheese , a few bottles of wine and Prosecco plus an array of baked good waiting for us. During the week they brought over fresh sauce and an appetizer. One evening they made dinner for us ( we paid for it) and it was amazing. Location was fantastic. The only down side was that there a lot of lantern flys and fruit flies upstairs in the bedrooms.. we killed a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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Way more than we expected!

The villa was fabulous! All of the little touches. All of the standard requirements. The welcome offerinfs. The departing gifts. Such a friendly family managing the place. Cental to multiple towns and restaurants. Youbare out in the country but onlyb10 minites from grocery stores and restaurants and cafes and bars and more.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

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Amazing Tuscany Get Away

We stayed at this property for 4 nights in September. The family was gracious and inviting. Camillo took care of every request efficiently. The grounds around the home are amazing and the views breathtaking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Our stay was exceptional and the host family were amazing

Our stay was exceptional and the host family were amazing. The house was lovely and everything we needed. It was so lovely to be gifted with so many lovely treats. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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Wonderful Spot

My family of 7 really enjoyed this villa. Camillo and his mother, Patricia run the villa. They are very kind and welcoming. We felt right at home immediately. When we arrived they had left us bread and salami and baked goods lots of little snacks! The pool was perfect for the hot August weather. The villa is very homey and comfortable. It's location is excellent. You can get to many places in under 30 minutes. We also booked one of Patricia's dinner menus. The food and the service was excellent. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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eccellente

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

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Overall good, but the beds were bad

Overall a good stay. The house is a bit quirky as its quite old but overall in good condition. It definitely needs to be renovated though to bring it up to date. Unfortunately the beds are super old box springs. The first night we go no sleep at all due to the first mattress we slept on being hard as a rock. The next night my wife and I tried a different bedroom and the mattress was so old the middle dipped completely and was super squeaky. We had to sleep with a pillow between us so we didn't roll into each other. The third and 4th night we just slept in different bedrooms so we could get a bit of sleep. Not ideal for vacation. Overall the family who lives there and manages the property were incredibly nice, the AC worked well and we generally had a good stay. We loved the pool. Oh, their dog barking at 4am wasn't ideal each night. But to end on a positive note the location and view is amazing. just 15 minutes from San Gimignano and with a killer view. I feel bad leaving this review, but I guess it is what it is.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Tony V.

Overall great stay

Overall great stay. We really enjoyed the Villa. Patrizia and Camillo were excellent hosts and the two dinners that we had them prepare for us were outstanding . Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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Beautiful villa and very friendly family

We just finished our stay. The views and the pool are amazing. The family made us a great pizza dinner too and were so warm and friendly. Would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur W.

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A great place to stay...does not get any nicer

Our stay here was just fabulous. The views from the villa windows of the countryside vineyards, olive groves and San Gimignano which was about 5 km away were breathtaking. This property is well kept, clean and just as beautiful as described in the ad. Ms. Patricia and son Camelio were generous, kind and the perfect hosts. We were greeted with pizza, bread, cheese and wine for a dinner on our arrival. There was an assortment of many dessert/candy treats and fruit in the living room which were thoroughly enjoyed. They also stopped by on several occasions during our 2 week stay to drop off wine or champagne along with a dinner supplement of homemade ravioli, lasagna, or homemade mozzarella cheese. All delicious! They also made the stay check out very easy and gave us a nice parting gift of biscotti and travel book.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

June J.

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Dream vacation in Tuscany

Everyone in our group loved the villa. The hostess Patrizia and her son met us at the house and were extremely gracious and generous from the first moment. We arrived late in the day and they had left us pizzas, cakes, pastries and chilled wine. We were so grateful. On the last night of our stay, Patrizia and her family prepared for us a remarkable feast of Italian specialties. Everything was delicious... the best food we had eaten in this region. They even baked a dessert to celebrate a birthday in our group. The weather was unseasonably warm during our stay and the host family left the pool open for us even though it would normally be closed in October. The location of the villa was only 15 minute drive from San Gimignano. We highly recommend this villa. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

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A Spot Not to Miss

This house is run by the most amazing family and is close to all of Tuscany. Staying here was the highlight of our trip and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G., New Smyrna Beach, FL

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Fabulous stay!

Everything about our trip to this villa was amazing. The house is lovely and the views are amazing! Patricia and her son Camillo are wonderful. They cooked for us, along with her grandmother on 2 nights and it was spectacular! I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience. We will definitely return. A concierge service is offered and I highly recommend them as well. Luciano was our driver one day and he was great! He even met us for lunch the next day in San Gimignana and showed us around. Just a true Italian experience! I will recommend this villa to everyone!~
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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Amazing!

09/23 - Perfect in almost every way possible. We stayed here for a week and wished as we were leaving that we had made it a two-week stay instead of heading to the Amalfi Coast. The family on the property was so accommodating to our every need. We had booked the first night to have the family host a dinner for us, what a treat that was. We had so much food that we had leftovers and a full meal the next day. It was such a treat we had them do it again for us later in the week! Now that we knew what to expect we thought it couldn’t be as good as the first time… We were wrong, it was better and again it made for two nights’ worth of meals! The house is as beautiful as advertised, the surroundings of the gardens are so well maintained as the “grandma” is out early every day working on the garden and yard. We had plenty of room for 6 of us to spread out and have space to spare. The treats provided by the host family were a wonderful surprise and incredible to eat as well. One in our group got sick w/ a severe cold and they provided freshly made chicken soup for lunch twice during the week at our request. Seriously, that is going above and beyond for your guest! The location overlooking San Gimignano in the distance was picturesque and worthy of a fine painting. The sunsets were more and more stunning as the week went on. We had no problem using this location as a base for our daily travels, when we wanted to leave the pool, to other towns nearby. Florence, Siena and
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W., Murphys CA

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A Fabulous Stay

There is no way to thank Patrizia and her family enough for the wonderful stay at Il nido del merlo. We were a 15 min drive from San Gemignano. Certaldo was very close with a train station. We had several wineries minutes away including Fantaleoni...Patrizias Family and Olive oil bar. We had very spacious rooms with air and ability to do laundry. This was important as we stayed 3 weeks in the heat of August. The pool is salt water and beautiful!! We were treated often to Patrizia and Marias cooking and baking. We requested 2 dinners ( paid) and they were both amazing. The energy and joy shown us on this vacation was beyond my expectations. If we had any questions or concerns they were quick to help us . I would go back in a heartbeat. Truly amazing hosts. It was hard to say goodbye!!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Tuscany Escape

This was our favorite vacation stay in a long time! The hospitality, views, and food is second to none! Your own private pool was incredible. The hosts are great communicators and easy to work with. We miss the location and want to go back very soon. Everyone in our family had an amazing time! Host recommended great spots including amazing Fontaleoni wines! The homemade food onsite is incredible, farm to table at its best! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren e.

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Amazing host family and view of San Gimignano

The real highlight of our stay at this wonderful farm villa was the host family. We have never experienced such care and happiness. Amazing view of San Himignano and excellent access for day trips in every direction including the Chianti Trail and Sienna.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

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Awesome property and hosts!!

Loved our stay here. Beautiful property, very clean and such welcoming hosts. Patrizia and Maria did a cooking class/meal for us and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary o., Davie, Florida

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Beautiful location and host

Aside from the house being wonderfully well equipped, Patrizia and her son Camilo were wonderfully helpful and kind. They are excellent hosts, attentive and gracious. They provided a number of delicious baked goods and some wine when we arrived that lasted our stay. Beyond thoughtful and we we very happy with the house. We even had them prepare a dinner at the adjoining house, which was excellent. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre T., Montreal, Canada

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Beautiful home, amazing view, practical location, terrific hospitality

Thank you for your very warm welcome upon our arrival at Il Nido del Merlo. We were really appreciative of all the wonderful surprises that were waiting for us. The homemade cakes and pastries, the fresh fruits, the sausage and bottles of wine from your vineyard were delicious and a real treat! We found Il Nido del Merlo very cozy and comfortable and the view of the Tuscan countryside from the backyard is breathtaking! The beautiful gardens and swimming pool are a perfect setting for visitors. The landscaping was breathtaking, with a variety of plants, flowers, vegetables, and even some caged poultry (the rooster wakes up early - bring ear plugs if your hearing is sensitive and you like to sleep in). We particularly wish to thank Maria for the delicious gourmet meal that she prepared for our family dinner (extra of 50 euros per person, was totally worth it). The food was beautifully presented, the portions were generous and the home made wines were great. I want to especially thank her for the extra effort she put into preparing home made gluten-free pasta, bread and desserts for my mother and myself. We had a marvellous evening and you were great hostesses! Our stay in Tuscany was a lot of fun and we were able to take several day trips to Florence, Sienna and San Gimignano from your Il Nido del Merlo because it is a convenient location and close to many attractions. It will be our pleasure to recommend Il Nido del Merlo to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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Family Reunion

Property was hard to locate but once we arrived there welcome was warm and genuine. Extremely hospitable, generous and attentive with lovely hosts that really looked after and spoilt us. The food was amazing. We would all highly recommend this holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

May 2022

May 2022. 3 cousins - 2 from America, 1 from UK plus husbands have just spent 10 days at Patrizia's lovely villa. We were extremely pleased with our choice. Patrizia and her mother (Grandma Maria) were wonderful hosts and so generous with gifts of eggs from the hens, vegetables from the garden , even pizza, cold meats, bread, fruit and wine for a scratch meal on arrival, plus a selection of cakes and biscuits to go with coffee or tea. The villa, its elevated position with its view across to San Gimignano, the pool area and large garden were all wonderful. The pictures of the garden on the website need updating as they do not do justice to Grandma Maria's tireless work in the beautiful garden which was a riot of colour with a fantastic display of roses. We made good use of the barbeque (wood supplied) and Patrizia and Grandma Maria cooked a marvellous meal for us one evening which we ate in the lovely pergola in the garden of Grandma's adjoining house. The location is rural but not remote and very peaceful so it would have been easy to spend all the holiday at the villa. Being rural there were of course there were the usual country noises of barking dogs and the early morning call of cockerels. The 5 bedrooms were all very spacious and the terrace surrounding the 4 upstairs rooms was a real bonus. We used the downstairs bedroom and 2 upstairs which meant that each couple could have their own bathroom but it would have been easy to share. The furnishings were all very good. Missing from the website is a photo of the large comfortable lounge but the weather was so good we hardly used it and were able to take all our meals outside. The 9 score for the kitchen is only because there is a shortage of power sockets so it is necessary to juggle between appliances but this was no real problem. We would certainly return to Nido del Merlo and think anyone booking the villa would be as pleased as we were. The house number of the villa is No 42, on SP95 so feeding that into the sat nav as well as the co-ordinates would help getting there. Thank you once again Patrizia and Grandma Maria. Jennifer and the cousins.

10/10 Excellent

delphine n.

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Fabuleux !!! Hospitalité incomparable !

Nous avons été accueillis par Patrizia dans cet endroit magnifique, propre, en ligne avec la description de l annonce. Patrizia nous a gâté de petites attentions quotidiennes, nous faisant découvrir les joies culinaires italiennes en toute simplicité et avec grande discrétion de notre hôte. Deux semaines dépaysantes, en pleine campagne mais proche des lieux touristiques incontournables de Toscane. Adresse que nous retenons pour un prochain séjour en Toscane.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Siegmar K.

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Tolle Lage, tolle Gastgeber

Die Villa liegt etwas außerhalb, extrem ruhig, die Zimmer sind groß und sauber. Es gibt mehr Schlaf- als Badezimmer, somit gemeinsame Benutzung, war aber kein Problem unter Freunden. Die Küche ist gut eingerichtet. Wir hatten super netten Kontakt zu den Vermietern, die uns toll mit eigenem Wein und anderen kleinen, italienischen Spezialitäten versorgt haben, das war eine freiwillige Beigabe. Toll. Die Sprache vor Ort war nur italienisch, was etwas schwierig aber extrem lustig war, wie haben uns bei Infos und kurzen Gesprächen mit Händen und Füssen ausgetauscht, Sehr, sehr nett.

10/10 Excellent

Margarita R.

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Best experience ever

We had an amazing time at this beautiful villa. The views from the Villa were beyond great. The hospitality from the host family amazing. I love go back to this villa in a heart beat!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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