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Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Scandicci (Firenze), Tuscany
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore17 min drive
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery18 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)57 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !

The property is set on a private hill, half a mile from the main road. It's only 8 miles from Florence, but because of it's quiet and secluded feeling, it is as though it were totally immersed in its surrounding wild nature and very far from the madding crowds..!
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COME HERE WITH INDEPENDENT MEANS OF TRANSPORT..!
There is private parking.

The "L'Acetaia" apartment has a private Mediterranean shrub garden, with deck chairs a table and 4/6 chairs, a ground BBQ and a hamoc and a small pool for kids.
It is set on two floors. At the entrance a dining-living-room with a double sofa bed and a small kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and washing machine. A shower room with basin and WC. A staircase leads up to the 1st floor. On your right another bathroom with two basins, bidet, WC and shower. A short corridor, then the double bedroom with an arched window with lovely views of the valley..!
There are two other apts on the property: "La Stalla" for 2 p (40sqmts code HAUK 8584399) with small terraced garden and use of communal garden and shade and "La Vista" up to 4p (60sqmts code HAUK 8551054), with its own roof-terrace with shade.
The farmhouse retains all the original Tuscan 13th cent characteristics, and it's set in an enchanting position. Perched up on a hill, with excellent exposure, therefore plenty of breeze in hot summers. Private parking (40 yds). Close to Florence city centre (8 miles), 10 mins from motorways (coast, Pisa, Arezzo, Siena, etc). These cannot be seen or heard. Shop and bakery within 5 mins drive (location Inno). Typical country 'trattorias', such as "FIORE", "Mamalù" , "La Lanterna", "Lo Spigo", and others, quite close (5/15 mins).

There is a very practical "EUROSPIN" supermarket only 30 yards from the Power Station on the main road (Via Pisana) from Via delle Fonti direction > Lastra a Signa on your left (4,5km / 5 prop.)
The location is close to all the important double carriageways leading up to all the main towns and places of interest in Tuscany (10 mins). These however, can not be seen or heard from the property.
N.B.: this road is in only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep so we advise to come with means of transport not too low to the ground: i.e. : sport cars, etc. .!
On request, my wife Anna, can prepare breakfast and typical Tuscan evening meals.

At the bottom of the hill there is a very efficient (every 4 mins) tramway which goes right into the centre of Florence (rail/station > Stazione di S.Maria Novella - last stop) in 15-20 mins. You can park your car next to the tramway, free of charge (4 miles/6km away from the property, in Scandicci). The ticket machine is next to the tram (€1.50 pp freq. ev. 5 mins). To avoid fines, don't forget to validate yr ticket once you are on the tram !
Owners organic extra virgin olive oil, organic jams, preserves, chutneys, organic fruit and wines, can be purchased.

N.B.: our dirt track road is only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for low slung sports cars..!

Property manager

Julian & Anna

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are always welcome !

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Property is also known as

Hilltop Paradise Cottage Stone's Throw Florence House Scandicci
Hilltop Paradise Cottage Stone's Throw Florence Property
Hilltop Paradise Cottage Stone's Throw Florence Scandicci
Hilltop Paradise Cottage Stone's Throw Florence House
Hilltop Paradise Cottage Stone's Throw Florence Scandicci
Hilltop Paradise Cottage Stone's Throw Florence
Hilltop Paradise Cottage a Stone's Throw From Florence !

About the area

Scandicci

Located in Scandicci, this holiday home is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Center - Downtown and Ponte Vecchio. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Visarno Arena. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Historic Center - Downtown - 11 min drive
  • Pitti Palace - 13 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 17 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 18 min drive
  • Ponte Vecchio - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Lastra A Signa Station - 7 min drive
  • De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Laboratorio del Gusto Firenze - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'Officina del Gusto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antica Pizzicheria San Martino - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪HELLO SAJID DONER KEBAB SNC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Panino Tondo Lastra a Signa - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence ! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arno River, Renai Park, and Cascine Park. Boboli Gardens and Hidron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence ! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Tuscany
Relaxing week, convenient location. Peaceful. Julian and Anna were lovely people. They were helpful and available whenever needed. Thank you. We miss Puppy ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We hope to be back
We made Julian & Anna’s vrbo our home base for visiting Florence, Sienna, Lucca, Pisa, & Volterra. It was our first time in Tuscany. First, our hosts are “salt of the earth” good people who are authentic & caring. They shared some vegetables from their garden with us, gave us good advise, and were wonderful to talk to about Italy & life. We truly enjoyed seeing them & talking to them every day. Next, the apartment we were in had all we needed for our stay. It has a half size refrigerator and freezer that work well, gas stove, sharp knives, pots, pans etc. We lacked nothing. The beds were comfortable & we made use of the two fans they supplied us. The showers both worked well as did the clothes washer. Our clothes dried quickly on the drying rack. There is a new COOP about 10 minutes from the place. It has everything, including wine, prosecco, liquor, beer. It is just a 10 minute drive to the tram parking lot called “Villa Costanza Statione.” Here you can park for free, and buy an Urban Ticket (only 1.50 Euro) to Florence (Firenze). The parking lot is often full, but we waited for the next tram to arrive & kindly asked if people were leaving. The trans run every 4-5 minutes. We also purchased some jams, olives, & organic olive oil from Julian & Anna from their farm. Five Stars if you want a country experience & good humans as hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts
The highlight of my stay was the charming couple who run the place. Anna and Julian are very good hosts. Their organic oĺive oil was one the best I have tasted. The property feels remote yet very close and has easy access to Fllorence
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A lovely space ... And convenient .. a short drive to the local tram stop and you are in Florence so easily. Terrific. Wonderful view from the bedroom and garden. Anna was a wonderful hostess. Some great suggestions for restaurants. Thank you Anna Cher’s Kris and Ross
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Tuscany
We were fortunate to have chosen to stay in L’Acetaia. Originally a building from the 1400’s in which vinegar was stored, Julian and Anna have converted it to a comfortable apartment with every amenity. It exceeded our expectations. From the time of our arrival, we were treated as family. They offered advice on tours, places to visit, shop and dine. They are both very knowledgeable about the history of the area and we appreciated the time they spent with us. We rented a car in Florence and had no problem finding the property. As you drive in, park, then walk through the gates, you enter a world where you can escape and leave your hectic lifestyle behind. It is centrally located, a short drive to Florence and a good starting point to explore all Tuscany has to offer. Julian and Anna put their heart and soul into their property and it shows! We are thankful we had the opportunity to share in it and spend a wonderful week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siraj R.

A pleasant home in a great location and the finest hosts!
L'Acetaia is a charming farmland setting and offers amazing views across the valley. Watching the sunrise against the beautiful backdrop of the hills is definitely worth an early rise. The secluded village location offers a perfect retreat whether you want to retire peacefully after a busy day or prefer to be laid back and spend the day relishing its idyllic setting. The tram station at Villa Costanza is just 10 minutes’ drive. There is frequent train services that will take you into central Florence in 20 minutes. Our Florence Card plus purchase was worth the investment as it covered the tram fare and kids access to attractions. We managed to visit several famous museums and cathedrals over the three days we spent in the historic city. Other major attractions like Sienna, Val D’Orcia, San Gimignano, Volterra etc. are also at easy reach by car. The self-contained unit has all the comforts and conveniences that you would require to be ‘at home’. With two full shower rooms and a fully equipped kitchen, getting ready for the day’s outing was always smooth. The real highlight of our stay was our kind, charming and lovable hosts Julian & Anna. Had it not been for them, we would have been stranded for hours during night when our rented car broke down during our journey from the airport and we couldn’t even get past the emergency helpline’s automated system. Without sharing further details, we can confidently say that anyone who signs up with Julian and Anna are guaranteed to be in safe and knowledgeable hands. Our only regret is that we weren’t able to join them for the olive gathering and pressing as we were pressed for time. The time we spent together with Julian and Anna will remain close to our heart and we look forward to meeting them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

Breathtaking views
Julian and Anna were gracious hosts. Fantastic directions to their place as well as getting to the tram. Tha view from the apt was absolutely breathtaking! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

2/10 Terrible

cathy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Logement super humide et commodités mensongères
Lit tellement humide que nous avons du quitter après 2 jours (location de 10 jours) car pas moyen de chauffer alors que l’annonce mentionnait chauffage. Pas de barbecue pas de bouilloire électrique. 3salles de bain annoncées et en fait que une avec toilettes bouchées. Tout du parking qui s’effondre ? Belle vue oui … Discussion avec les hôtes qui sont de mauvaise foix et ne reconnaissent pas ces manquements J’espère qu’abritel nous entendera et fera un geste …
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllisch gelegenes Ferienhaus im Olivenhain
Wir haben uns bei unserem Aufenthalt sehr wohl gefühlt. Ausstattung war gut, wie beschrieben. Es war alles vorhanden. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis hat gestimmt. Die Vermieter haben uns sehr freundlich begrüßt und waren immer ansprechbar. Der liegt zentral und man kann viele Städte besuchen. Wir haben uns Olivenöl und Honig aus der hauseigenen Herstellung mitgenommen, aber noch nicht probiert. Vielen Dank für alles und bleiben Sie gesund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angélique S.

Liked: Cleanliness
On a adoré !
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour ! Anna et Julian ont été très sympathiques et accueillants. La maison est charmante, la terrasse un régal en ce printemps et la vue génialement toscane ! Le chemin d'accès est un peu orniéré... mais c'était tellement agréable de se retrouver au calme après nos journées passées dans Florence ! Une adresse que nous garderons si nous revenons un jour à Florence !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrin F., München

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Lage, nette Gastgeber
Wir waren mit unserer alten Hündin in Scandicci und sie hat sich dort ebenso wohl gefühlt wie wir. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kerstin B.

Bilder versprechen mehr als die Realität hergibt.
Die Fotos entsprechen grundsätzlich dem Objekt. Sind allerdings sehr gut, bei hervorragendem Licht entstanden. Die Wohnung ist in Wirklichkeit dunkel und muffig. Es fehlt der Fernseher der auf dem Bildern zu sehen ist. Auch gab es ein ziemliches Theater um den w-lan Zugang und Qualität. Wir könnten uns ja auf die Terrasse setzen, da wäre das Netz ausreichend stark. Das Bett war völlig durchgelegen. Wir haben die Matratzen aus unserem VW Bus draufgelegt um schlafen zu können. Am schlimmsten war aber die Zufahrt! Wir hatten Mühe den Weg runterzukommen ohne den Bus kaputt zu machen. An einigen Stellen ist der Wagen sogar ins Rutschen gekommen! Unser Fazit, da wir keinen Geländewagen haben, mein Rücken eh kaputt ist und wir zumindest ein Mindestmaß an Technik benötigen, sind wir, trotz voller Bezahlung, nach einer Nacht abgereist und haben uns eine wirklich schöne Unterkunft gesucht.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung
Es ist ein Objekt, wo man sich sehr gut erholen kann und die herrliche Landschaft genießen kann. Wir haben uns sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen lieben Dank für die nette Gastfreundschaft. Magdalene Schneider-Horenkamp
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tanja v.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place to look for!
We only stayed for three nights, but we really thoroughly enjoyed this home away from home Julian and Anna offered us. We had a nice private terrace, the sleepingroom was cosy and in the appartment everything needed, was available. Florence was within reach with the tramvia. The house is in a valley in between cypresses and olive trees and the dogs Poppy and Alma were very friendly. We certainly do come back! Ed and Tanja
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Very nice place for holidays - sehr nettes Haus für erholsamen Urlaub.
Nach zwei Wochen auf Elba blieben noch ein paar Tage für die Toskana. Wir wurden sehr freundlich von Julia und Anna und ihren beiden Hunden empfangen, auch unser eigener Hund freundete sich rasch an. Die Ausstattung der Ferienwohnung liess keine Wünsche offen, Frühstück auf der Terrasse und Abhängen in der Hängematte bei angenehmer Ruhe. Kleine Wanderungen in der Umgebung und ein abendlicher Besuch in Florenz waren einfach möglich. Kurzum: wir fühlten uns richtig wohl und wären gerne länger geblieben.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Doris P.

Schönes toskanisches Anwesen, abseits der hektischen Stadt, nette Gastgeber, toller Ausblick
Wir haben uns auf dem toskanischen Hof sehr wohl gefühlt, und vor allem die Ruhe und die wunderbare Landschaft genossen. Florenz ist sehr gut mit der Tram erreichbar. Unser Appartement war nett eingerichtet, in der Küche war alles vorhanden, was man zum Kochen braucht. Alles war in guten Zustand und sauber. Julian und Anna waren immer erreichbar und haben gute Tips für Ausflüge in die Umgebung gegeben. Eine sehr nette Atmosphäre, kann man wirklich weiter empfehlen!