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Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica

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Exterior
Terraza o patio
Interior
Interior
Interior

Comentarios

9,4 de 10
Excepcional

Casa entera

4 habitaciones250 metros cuadrados

Servicios populares

  • Cocina
  • Lavadora
  • Se aceptan mascotas
  • Wifi gratis
  • Espacio al aire libre
  • Aparcamiento disponible

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Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica

Antigua casa de campo (construida originalmente en el siglo XIII), recientemente restaurada con respecto a sus características históricas, ubicada en el pueblo de Fornello, en las hermosas colinas entre Florencia y Mugello.

Está a solo 18 km de Florencia ya pocos minutos en coche de Fiesole, Borgo San Lorenzo, Pontassieve. Ubicado a 400 m AMSL y rodeado de un paisaje inolvidable de viñedos, olivares, cipreses, castaños, pinos y robles, es un muy buen punto de partida para visitar toda la Toscana.

La casa está distribuida en dos plantas y consta de cuatro dormitorios, dos salas de estar grandes con sofás cama y una cocina comedor muy grande con una chimenea típica que funciona perfectamente. Los muebles son tradicionales pero todas las comodidades modernas están disponibles.

La casa está encerrada en un parque verde de 1500 metros cuadrados de ancho, con árboles y plantas con flores. Es perfecto para cenar al aire libre, así como para descansar o leer bajo un pino, pero también puedes practicar muchas actividades diferentes en el vecindario.


Mesa de ping-pong disponible en el jardín.

Instalaciones del alojamiento

Internet

  • Disponible en la villa: wifi gratis

Aparcamiento y servicios de transporte

  • Se recomienda coche
  • Aparcamiento en las instalaciones

Cocina

  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Cocina básica
  • Frigorífico
  • Hervidor eléctrico
  • Horno
  • Lavavajillas
  • Licuadora
  • Microondas
  • Molinillo de café
  • Papel de cocina
  • Placa de cocina
  • Tostadora
  • Vajilla y utensilios de cocina

Restaurante

  • Mesa de comedor

Dormitorios

  • 4 dormitorios
  • Se proporcionan sábanas

Baño

  • Bidé
  • Champú
  • Ducha
  • Jabón
  • Papel higiénico
  • Se proporcionan toallas
  • Secador de pelo

Zonas comunes

  • Chimenea
  • Mesa de comedor
  • Sala de estar
  • Zona de comedor independiente

Entretenimiento

  • Juegos
  • Libros
  • Televisión con canales por cable o satélite

Zonas al aire libre

  • Hogar
  • Jardín
  • Mobiliario exterior
  • Parrilla de barbacoa
  • Patio

Servicios de lavandería

  • Lavadora
  • Lavandería

Espacios de trabajo

  • Escritorio
  • Silla de despacho

Confort

  • Calefacción

Mascotas

  • Se aceptan mascotas
  • Solo se admiten perros y gatos
  • Hasta 25 kg por mascota

Características especiales/accesibilidad

  • Si tienes algún requisito de accesibilidad en particular, ponte en contacto con el alojamiento con la información que aparece en la confirmación que recibiste al reservar.
  • Acceso único por escalera a las plantas superiores
  • Barandillas en las escaleras
  • Suelo de baldosas en las zonas comunes
  • Espacios para fumadores

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Plancha o tabla de planchar
  • Teléfono

Aspectos destacados de la ubicación

  • Cerca de un hospital
  • En una zona rural

Actividades

  • Ping-pong
  • Caza en las inmediaciones
  • Ciclismo de montaña en las inmediaciones
  • Equitación en las inmediaciones
  • Observación de aves en las inmediaciones
  • Pesca en las inmediaciones
  • Rutas ecológicas en las inmediaciones
  • Visitas a bodegas en las inmediaciones

Medidas de seguridad

  • Detector de monóxido de carbono (el propietario ha indicado que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en el alojamiento)
  • Detector de humo (el propietario ha indicado que hay un detector de humo en el alojamiento)

General

  • Jardín
  • Tamaño de la unidad: 250 metros cuadrados

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Políticas

Entrada

Entrada a partir de las 16:00
Edad mínima para realizar el registro de entrada: 18 años

Salida

Salida antes de las 12:00

Instrucciones especiales de entrada

Recibirás un correo del propietario con las instrucciones de entrada y de salida.
La información proporcionada por el alojamiento puede traducirse con herramientas de traducción automática

Mascotas

Se admiten mascotas.
Se aceptan animales de servicio (exentos de tasas).
Se admiten animales (solo perros y gatos).
2 en total (hasta 25 kg por mascota)

Menores y camas adicionales

En este alojamiento se aceptan menores.

Eventos

Se permiten eventos: reuniones familiares y cumpleaños
Specific agreements must be made

Fumadores

Se permite fumar (solo en las áreas designadas)

Información importante

Otros detalles

Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario particular (es decir, una parte que no actúa dentro de su mercado, negocio o profesión). No se aplicará la legislación de protección de consumidores de la UE a tu reserva, incluido el derecho de desistimiento. La política de cancelación establecida por el propietario particular cubrirá tu reserva.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Este alojamiento acepta efectivo.
Se permite celebrar fiestas y eventos, como reuniones familiares y cumpleaños, en las instalaciones con un máximo de 40 personas.
Nota del propietario: Specific agreements must be made
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Nuestro asociado, Vrbo, gestiona este alojamiento. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo para que puedas modificar o cancelar tu reserva desde allí.
Número de registro de la propiedad IT048033C2L2NJ3H4D

Información adicional

Alojamiento sin ascensores
Todos los huéspedes, incluidos menores, deberán presentarse para realizar el registro de entrada y mostrar un documento de identidad o pasaporte válidos (con fotografía) emitidos por su correspondiente Gobierno.
De acuerdo con la normativa nacional, no se aceptan pagos en efectivo que superen los 5000 EUR. Para obtener más información, ponte en contacto con el alojamiento a través de los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reserva.
Se recomienda acceder a este alojamiento en coche.

Información sobre la zona

Esta villa se encuentra en Pontassieve, en un entorno rural. Galería Uffizi y Palacio Pitti son puntos fundamentales para los aficionados a la cultura; añádelos a tu itinerario junto con Catedral de Santa María del Fiore y Ponte Vecchio. ¿Viajas con niños? Pues llévalos a Museo de Galileo - Instituto y Museo de Historia de la Ciencia y, si te apetece disfrutar de un evento especial, consulta el calendario de Autódromo Internacional del Mugello. Descubre todas las actividades acuáticas que podrás hacer en la zona (por ejemplo, pesca); además, tendrás ocasión de disfrutar de la naturaleza al aire libre con opciones tan variadas como el ciclismo de montaña, el ecoturismo o el ciclismo. Ver guía de viaje de Pontassieve
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Qué hay en los alrededores

  • Río Arno
    Río Arno
    A 13 min en coche - 9.2 km
  • Sendero de los Dioses
    Sendero de los Dioses
    A 15 min en coche - 12.4 km
  • Castello del Trebbio
    A 12 min en coche - 6.1 km
  • Iglesia de Santi Gervasio e Martino a Lobaco
    A 13 min en coche - 10.3 km
  • Molino de Viento - Fattoria Lavacchio
    A 14 min en coche - 7.2 km

Cómo moverse por la zona

  • Estación de tren de Pontassieve Sieci: 13 min en coche
  • Aeropuerto de Peretola (FLR): a 56 min en coche

Restaurantes

  • Bar da Gigi
    A 24 min en coche
  • Nuovo Ristorante Arrosto Girato
    A 13 min en coche
  • Pizzeria Bonaiuti
    A 14 min en coche
  • Castello Del Trebbio
    A 12 min en coche
  • Pasticceria Bonaiuti
    A 14 min en coche

Preguntas frecuentes

¿En Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica se aceptan mascotas?

Sí, los perros y gatos pueden quedarse en este alojamiento, con un máximo de 2 en total, siempre y cuando no pesen más de 25 kg.

¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica?

El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.

¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica?

Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 16:00.

¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica?

La salida se realiza a las 12:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica?

Esta villa para familias en Pontassieve se encuentra en una zona rural, a 4,5 km de Molino de Viento - Fattoria Lavacchio y a menos de 10 kilómetros de Río Arno y Castello del Trebbio. Sendero de los Dioses y Parque de Villa Demidoff también están a menos de 15 kilómetros.

Comentarios sobre Antigua casa de campo recientemente restaurada - hermoso jardín privado - panorámica

Comentarios

Excepcional

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17 comentarios de un total de 24 con una puntuación de 10 - Excelente
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1 comentarios de un total de 24 con una puntuación de 6 - Normal
0 comentarios de un total de 24 con una puntuación de 4 - Mediocre
0 comentarios de un total de 24 con una puntuación de 2 - Horrible

8,6

Limpieza

9,2

Ubicación

Comentarios

Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Ondrej L.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
excellent!
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2025
Verificado

8/10 Bueno

odile c.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Lieu magique

Séjour inoubliable
Se alojó 4 noches en julio de 2024
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Cathy G.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
This was our favorite place that we stay while in Italy. It had an old world charm and all the details were lovely. We had a chance to use the massive fireplace and it kept the place very cozy. You can't beat the views! Pure eye candy from morning till night! Our host, Marco and Maria, went out of there way to make us comfortable, and their communication was outstanding. I hope to stay here again someday.
Se alojó 4 noches en octubre de 2025
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Nils Erik C.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

We had a wonderful time!

We spent ten wonderful days in this lovely house. It was a great base for our adventures in Florence, Siena and around Tuscany! The host was friendly, the garden very nice and the old house was comfortable and spacious...
Se alojó 11 noches en julio de 2024
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Idoia M.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

In the heart of tuscany

We had amazing time here. The house is definitely suited for big groups and its in an amazing location in the heart of tuscany. We chose it because of how close we were to florence and it didn't disapoint. The owners were locely too. owners
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2024
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Céline L.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Une belle escapade toscane

Une vaste villa dans un cadre remarquable - une vue exceptionnelle car située sur un col - les petites routes escarpées pour y accéder offrent une belle balade. La possibilité de prendre le train à Sieci pour aller à Florence est vraiment appréciable, et la plupart des sites touristiques ne sont pas loin par l’autoroute. Globalement bien équipée, avec profusion de vaisselle, et d’ustensiles en tout genre. La possibilité de faire du feu était plus qu’appréciable, surtout que le chauffage est à payer en plus. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et vraiment sympathiques.
Se alojó 7 noches en abril de 2025
Verificado

6/10 Normal

MARC G.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada, comunicación y ubicación

Evaluation logement

Logement agreable defaut manque de salle d eau pour 14 et infiltration d'eau par la toiture Logement a évaluer a la baisse
Se alojó 4 noches en mayo de 2024
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Josh N.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Unique Experience- A Property You Will Never Forget

My purpose for renting the Villa was to have an experience unique to my usual travel experience which is renting in a city center. We rented the Villa for about a month. The Villa was everything we hoped it would be. How incredible is it to live in a 1000 year old property with all the right accoutrements that transported you back a 1000 years. A huge fireplace, spacious rooms, beautiful grounds and extraordinary views.Access to Florence was very convenient as trains ran regularly from the neighboring town (Sieci) and only took 15 to 20 minutes. Parking in Florence is not easy. Unfamiliar with driving in the Italian Country side, I was challenged by the narrow roads at first but after a few days I was comfortable. Think smaller when renting a car. Two things to remember when renting this property is that there is a charge for using gas for heating the Villa (but not for cooking) and the need for a final checkout with Marco/Maria. Our travel plans required us to leave a day early before we learned about a checkout requirement. We were comfortable with Marco/Maria to make an inspection without us present.After reading a couple of reviews, we noted that some groups developed a personal relationship with Marco/Maria. We took the opposite but probably wrong path to bother them as little as possible. I think we would have immensely enjoyed getting to know them better. Maybe next time.A property you will never forget!
Se alojó 32 noches en abril de 2025
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

augusto c.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Augusto

Bella esperienza con amici in un tipico casolare Toscano. Bello il caminetto per una "...fiorentina..." Speciale. Da rifare
Se alojó 2 noches en abril de 2023
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10/10 Excelente

Marc A.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Ein tolles Landhaus in ruhiger Umgebung

Es war alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit. Dir Vermieter sind sehr nett und wenn nötig sehr hilfsbereit. Ein sehr schöner großer Garten sowie ein großes schönes Landhaus in ruhiger Umgebung
Se alojó 3 noches en mayo de 2022
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Herman K.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Sfeervol huis met schitterende tuin op landelijke locatie

De locatie is landelijk, beschikking over een auto is absoluut noodzakelijk. Je komt er heerlijk tot rust. Mooie sfeervolle kamers in authentieke stijl. Volop serviesgoed, alle apparatuur aanwezig. Grote open haard. Fijne wandeltrails direct vanuit het piepkleine dorpje. Het in-en uitchecken met de gastheer verliep prettig.
Verificado

8/10 Bueno

Jane H.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Peace and quiet near Florence.

A wonderful location in the Tuscan hills within easy reach of the beauty and history of Florence. Peace and tranquility in the old house and lovely gardens. A 15-20 min drive to Seici where there are frequent and fast trains into the centre of Florence. House is well equipped with the only downside being only 2 bathrooms with one downstairs. The house remains cool in the heat of the day. A lovely base to explore Florence and within day trip distance to Siena.
Se alojó 8 noches en septiembre de 2019
Verificado

8/10 Bueno

Ruppi M.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada, comunicación y precisión del anuncio

Stay at fornello

Wonderful, but also rustical place in the mountains above Florence. A place to enjoy the silence of the mountains. Therefore you have quite some distances to places of actions. Wonderful and easy going hosts.
Verificado

8/10 Bueno

Melissa N.

Lovely Historic home and property

We had a party of 14 family members. The house was big enough for all of us. We had some adjustments that needed to be made and we contacted our hosts who addressed our needs promptly. We were surprised to find that we were unable to take advantage of the lovely breezes at night because there were no screens on the windows in the upstairs bedrooms to prevent bugs from coming in. With no air conditioning, it was quite warm at night in the upstairs bedrooms. However, there were adequate screens in the downstairs areas of the house, so it wasn't a problem not having air conditioning. The house is in a lovely location and quite accessible to Florence and the surrounding rolling hills of beautiful wine country.
Se alojó 3 noches en agosto de 2018
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10/10 Excelente

Brad S.

Absolutely loved it!

The house was much larger than expected with plenty of room for our family of four. I could see it easily accommodating 2 or 3 times that number. Tuscan homes always have a special charm and this one was no exception. The age and character of the Zoli home has a very relaxing atmosphere to retreat to after a busy day. The garden area is large and well kept. Morning walks around this and the small town became a daily ritual. The property is gated for added piece of mind. The location is ideal for those comfortable with driving in Italy. It can be reached by circuiting Florence on A1 to reach Sieci. From Sieci, it is only a 15-20 minute drive through the Tuscan countryside to reach the house. Sieci has an excellent station with trains running to and from Santa Maria Novella in Florence regularly. Daily trips into Florence were accomplished easily. Sieci also has a grocery store as well as a bank with an ATM. We found this very convenient and helpful. The owners were delightful and very kind. They were very flexible in supporting our times of arrival and departure which corresponded to our flights in and out of Italy. They were easily reached by phone for coordination and took great care to ensure we were satisfied with our stay. We will definitely consider this property again for our next trip to Italy.
Se alojó 7 noches en julio de 2016
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10/10 Excelente

Michelle B.

A Wonderful Month in the Tuscan Hills

The view from the Zoli Country House may be among the most beautiful in the world – valleys, mountains, olive groves, vineyards and Tuscan villages. Our family of seven (six adults and one high school junior) spent one month in this spacious villa during late March and April of 2015 and we each kept returning to the yard to take in that wonderful view. If you have dreamed of renting a villa in the Tuscan hills the Zoli Country House is it. First of all the villa is huge! There are four bedrooms, two living rooms, two baths and a kitchen with the biggest fireplace you have ever seen. The eating area features a dining table worthy of the Waltons and where we enjoyed many Tuscan inspired meals. Secondly, the villa is ancient. The floors are tile throughout and the walls must be a foot thick. You will swear that you have been transported back in time. There are many areas to enjoy outside with seating areas located on several different levels of the yard. We have tried to take to heart the admonition to “live like a local” and we certainly did that during the month that we stayed in Fornello. When we first arrived we had the feeling that perhaps we had chosen a place to stay that was just too remote, too far out from Florence and Fiesole. The roads are narrow and not well maintained and even though Fornello is just 17 miles from the Florence airport it takes an hour to drive there. However, as we adjusted to our life in the countryside that feeling went away and we embraced the quiet life of a Tuscan village. You cannot have the experience we had if you stay in an American type hotel in the middle of Florence. A few other thoughts: • Having a car is mandatory. There is a bus that passes the villa several times each day but we could never figure out the schedule and it takes an hour to get to Florence on the bus. • You will also need a GPS. • The town of Sieci is six miles away and you can purchase groceries, fill with gas and take the train to Florence from there. Parking at the train station is free and the cost of the train to Florence is 2.50 Euro each way. Finally, Marco and Maria and their family (owners of the villa) were so kind and helpful both during the months leading up to and during our visit. We very much appreciate their hospitality and friendship.
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10/10 Excelente

Phoebe M.

Lovely Tuscan experience

The house and grounds are exactly as described on the website - a beautiful ancient home restored with all the modern conveniences. The setting is spectacular, with amazing views of Tuscan fields and hillsides. The location is a great starting point for exploring Tuscany by car or train (the Sieci train station with frequent 2,5 euro service to Florence is a short drive away). We were a group of 8 friends and enjoyed outings to various local towns and markets as well as trips for some of us to Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Pisa, Bologna, Padova and Venice - all within easy reach. We had some delightful home-cooked meals - all necessary cooking supplies and utensils were on hand - and also enjoyed Il Nappino in nearby Santa Brigida. Marco was very helpful, both in advance of the trip and while we were there, meeting us at the airport and responding to questions when we arrived. We would love to return, perhaps when the weather is warmer to enjoy the pleasant gardens.
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8/10 Bueno

Curtis P.

HomeAway's description Country Home accurate

Country home full of a long history dating back hundreds of years. Home of stone, 5 bedrooms, 2 stories, kitchen, and big fireplace which wasn't functional. Marco was a great host. One must have a car as many villages & train in area. Fantastic views from upstairs windows! Antiques everywhere - love patios and huge yard. Very quiet - the villages & locals charming. Thank you Marco!
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8/10 Bueno

Cristina D.

Fabulous views&stay in Fiesole

We've stayed in Zoli CountryHouse for 4 nights in Sept 2014 together with our kids and friends . We all enjoyed the beautiful Tuscan view, but more than that we enjoyed the spacious and tranquil house and its 11th century history!!! Our host was very hospitable, but at the same time he gave us freedom to enjoy the property among us. Thank you for being a trustful and friendly host!
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10/10 Excelente

Walter F.

Zoli House; a refuge from the city!

We were a family of 9 that spent a wonderful couple of weeks at the Zoli house. A car is necessary for local travel and to access the train station at Sieca for transportation to Florence. There is plenty of free parking in Sieca and the trains come somewhat regularly! Marco provided us with a very good reference for a cooking experience with Marzia. We enjoyed walking to the local villages and exploring the countryside. This is truly a place to relax and enjoy Italy.
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10/10 Excelente

Mireia L.

100% typical toscan house in a natural environment

I rented the house in order to do a catch up weekend with some old master's colleagues spread around Italy. The place is hilarious. Located in the middle of typical toscan landscapes and offering and stunning garden which all my guests looked at saying 'whow, what a place'. The house inside is huge: 2 realy big leaving rooms, 5 rooms, 2 bathroom. It os fully decorted in a typical toscana stile and has
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10/10 Excelente

Randi W.

Simply Amazing

This house is amazing - the views, the huge garden/outdoor living area and the charm & character of an ancient home. The location was great for day trips to Florence and Venice - staying out of the cities allowed for perfectly relaxing evenings with the family, drinking wine in the garden, playing ping pong, or cooking a big meal in the kitchen. There were 8 adults and the house was more than big enough to accommodate us all more than comfortably. Maria and Marco were very helpful via email before the trip in helping us plan things to do in the area, and upon arrival, there were many guidebooks they had put together to help us while there. I hope to get back to Tuscany one day, and if I do make it back, I would love to stay here again.
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10/10 Excelente

Debora B.

Perfect!! In every way!

Marco, the owner, did everything to make this my dream holiday. He was so accomodating and helpful. And I had many many many requests that I feel were not the usual traveler questions. It was my first time to Italy, and my first time renting a home. Marco was in constant communication with me for the months preceeding my 'big' trip. As I was planning this for myself and 4 friends there was alot of input from all parties and Marco was patient and knowlegable! He met us at the airport in Florence and assisted us with the initial provision shopping and then leading us to the beautiful Home in the village of Fornello! He took great care to show us everything we would need to know to make this a pleasant stay. ' We rented a car and I HIGHLY suggest the GARMIN GPS. Marco was so kind to put the address in it for me so we could go out and enjoy the countryside as well as Florence and get home each night without any problems. Shopping in the village of Santa Brigida was convienent and they had everything you would need and the most pleasant and helpful staff. Not to worry if your italian language skills are not great- we got along perfectly. The town of Fiesole was a beautiful find and there was a Flea Market on Sunday with some great treasures. There was also an Olive Oil Festival that we enjoyed. The house was clean and pleasant. The washing machine was a great plus!!!! The fireplace in the kitchen made the whole place more cozy. Loved having so much space to roam about in. The 2 livingrooms made it possible for all of us to enjoy some quiet time too! The views were spectacular- though the garden were not yet in bloom - we could see life returning and can only imagine what it will look like in just a couple of weeks. Did I mention how kind and accomodating Marco was? I could not imagine returning to Florence and not staying in this beautiful, well cared for and comfortable home. It gave me a peaceful resting place at night and the convience of seeing much of the countryside during the day. Do not hesitate to reserve this beautiful home!