"Villa Stefania" Old Tuscan Farmhouse - Great View on Cortona Cortona Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 60123

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Location: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Accommodations:  Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)

Stone-built farmhouse that has recently been restored with great care and is situated in the hills approximately three kiliometers from Cortona. It is divided into two units that they can be rented separately or all.
Villa Stefania 1 (82m2) (Sleeps 4)- living/dining room (satellite TV) with corner kitchen (oven, refrigerator, dishwasher,washing machine and satellite TV), fireplace, one double bedroom, one single bedroom with an additional second bed, and one bathroom with bathtub and shower.Air conditioned.

Villa Stefania 2 (133m2) (Sleeps 6+2)on the ground floor: large living room with adjoining kitchen/dining room (oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and satellite TV), one bathroom with shower, laundry room (washing machine). The fist floor has: living room with a beautiful fireplace, two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom, and one bathroom with bathtub. Air conditioned.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Gazebo
• Communications
  • Cell Phone
  • Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
• Other Amenities
  • Possibility of cooking lessons. Meeting of wine and olive's oil tasting.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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gen 02,10-may 02,10  € 1500/wk(Stefania 2)- € 700/wk(Stefania 1)
may 02,10-may 30,10  € 1800/wk(Stefania 2)- € 800/wk(Stefania 1)
may 30,10-July 03,10  € 1950/wk(Stefania 2)- € 950/wk(Stefania 1)
July 03,10-Aug 28,10  € 2300/wk(Stefania 2)- € 1300/wk(Stefania 1)
Aug  29,10-Oct 23,10  € 1950/wk(Stefania 2)- € 850/wk(Stefania 1)
Oct 23,09-Dic 15,09  € 1200/wk(Stefania 2)- € 700/wk(Stefania 1)
Down payment 30% of the total to confirm,the rest 60 days prior arrival.
Final Cleaning: € 16/p.Security Deposit: € 500.Gas and elettricity by consuption.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/06/09
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  Little Family , Toronto, Canada
  • Our family of four stayed in Villa Stefania 1 for 2 weeks in July 2009, and we absolutely loved it. We were travelling with 2 small children (11 months and 5 years) and both the house and the grounds were well suited to children. The pool is simply stunning - happily, since we spent a lot of time there. Luigi and Stefania were very kind and went the extra mile - for example, organizing a lock for both the pool gate and the exterior door on my daughter's bedroom so that I could sleep at night and not worry! The cold beer and pizza welcoming us after our long journey from Canada was a lovely touch. The location near Cortona is rural, but also handy to services and within easy driving distance of lots of beautiful towns. We had a lovely stay.
• 08/02/09
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  Jamie Miller , Denver, Colorado
  • We rented both units for our family of 5 in July 2009. The pictures of the villa do not do it justice. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. It was spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was modern and had everything you could want to cook an italian feast. The pool was very nice with comfortable lounge chairs. Perfect for hanging around reading book. We would definitely recommend this place.
• 09/01/08
  Positive Rating
  fred demarquette , Paris/France
  • We spent a fabulous fortnight in Villa Stefania 1 and 2 with our friends. It is everything one could expect to spend time in Tuscany. We felt that we were discovering a new country, but felt at home at the same time. The houses are very comfortable, perfectly equiped, and the setting is quite magical and so very calm. The pool is great, and the olive grove beautiful. The Villas are perfectly placed at the Tuscan/Umbrian border which make it the center place for numerous visits. It is ideal if you have kids, as you can easily mix pool side activities and cultural visits on the same day. Luigi and Stefania, our fantastic hosts, made our stay all the more perfect not only because of their warm kindness that made us feel that we were immediately "at home", but also by recommending great visits, great eateries, and even managed to organise a cooking class ! We hope to return to Villa Stefania in the near future, and we recommend this beautiful place with absolutely no hesitation.
• 08/04/08
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  , Oakland California
  • Our family and friends had a great time at Villa Stefania 2 this July 2008. The location, a 10 minute drive from the lovely hillside town of Cortona, is perfect for access both to Tuscany and Umbria. The villa itself is both historic and comfortable, a rare combination in Italy, with modern appliances including washer and dishwasher, a modern and well-supplied kitchen, air conditioning(useful in the July heat)and spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds and window screens. The pool is delightful, larger than most hotel pools, with comfortable sun beds and a wonderful view of Cortona in the distance. Luigi and Stefania were delightful and helpful. The town of Camucia and its stores and Coop supermarket are a 5 minute drive. Cortona has many wonderful restaurants, that are moderately priced for Italy. Anyone would be lucky to stay in this wonderful villa. Our grown kids called it "paradise".
• 06/28/08
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  Dennis and Susanne Lambert , Minnesota, USA
  • We just returned from a week's stay at Villa Stefania, inhabiting both units with our parents and our children. We were enchanted by the views on Cortona, the quietude and privacy of the location, and the beauty of the buildings and grounds: lush blooming gardens, shady olive grove, rosemary scenting the paths. We grilled meals and ate on the covered patio--delightful. The pool was refreshing (once the days warmed up). The beds were comfortable, and though we did not need the air conditioning (the thick walls and wooden shutters keep the interior quite cool and silent) it is a nice feature. Luigi was helpful and kind. We had good meals in Cortona and at Cantanapoli on the road into Camucia. Villa Stefania was an excellent home base for us. For full disclosure, we had trouble getting one of the TVs to work, and we had expected a computer to be on the premises (important to our fifteen-year-old). I'm sure our hosts would have redressed these minor complaints, had we asked them to, but we had plenty of other things to do. Rome and Florence are an easy train ride away, and Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano and others are within an hour's drive. We would definitely recommend Villa Stefania!
• 08/27/07
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  Alexander & Diane Berardi , New York
  • Words are woefully inadequate to describe the beauty of the Tuscan hillside, and the picturesque and serene Villa Stefania could not be a more perfect and centralized venue. My wife and I use this wonderful and comfortable getaway—with it’s ultra-modern conveniences and ancient stone and wood charm, as our “base camp” when in Italy. The quiet little train station in Camucia (only a few kilometers away) connects us with Trenitalia and the rest of Italy. We take day trips and overnighters with the comfort and security of returning “home” and relaxing at the villa. Luigi and Stefania are wonderful and gracious hosts. The grounds and villa are always immaculately kept. The kitchen is well equipped. The clothes washer is a “life-saver.” Be sure to wander the countryside and visit the weekly markets at Camucia, Arezzo and Castiglion Fiorentino. When in Castiglion Fiorentino be sure to dine at La Bottega Del Vino 64 Corso Italia, the food is good, the prices are fair and the proprietor, Marco, is a great host. The best gelato in town is at Coco Palm, Viale Marconi, 7. For pasticceri visit, Le Dolcezze Di Muzzicone, Corso Italia 91. Also Canta Napoli on the right hand side of Rt. 71 headed toward Camucia has great seafood—Luigi can direct you. There are two supermarkets Eurospar (open Sundays later) and Coop, both in Camucia. But we tend to shop at the local merchants and the weekly markets (especially Arezzo). Tuscany is my ancestral home and I truly feel at home when I stay at Villa Stefania. Please feel free to email me for more hidden treasures. You’ll love villa Stefania!
• 07/31/07
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  Jerry Garcia , Austin, Texas
  • Near the end of a lonely road on a neighboring hillside to the northwest of Cortona we found the beautiful Villa Stefania. This enchanting villa has beautiful panoramic views of Cortona and its surrounding splendor. The same views are experienced at poolside above the olive grove. The pool area is separated from the villa by this beautiful olive grove; a grove that our children spent hours chasing butterflies with butterfly nets found on the premises. Down in the valley between Cortona and Villa Stefani is the Church of San Pietro. Here the ancient church bells toll every 30 minutes; a constant reminder to weary travelers of this unique place in this Tuscan paradise. In the summer of 2007 several families, including my own, made plans to converge on Villa Stefania over a 4 week period. Both units of the villa were rented for the 4 week duration. Upon arrival of the first family, preparations were made to receive the soon to arrive second family and subsequent guests. Requests were made of the proprietors Luigi and Stefani D'Elisiis to make the villa’s set up more conducive to our group’s specific needs for our lengthy stay. Their willing participation was instrumental in insuring that all preparations were properly carried out in order that everyone’s experience was truly memorable. Luigi, Stefani and their beautiful children are a generous and endearing family. The grounds were well maintained during our stay, the pool and surrounding areas were kept clean for us. Recommendations for nearby eateries were sound and satisfying. They were a very good resource for our day trips as well. Their English speaking skills are more than adequate. We plan to again visit Villa Stefania and bask in the cool breezes that surround Cortona and the warm tolling of the bells of San Pietro in the valley below.
• 07/09/07
  Positive Rating
  Larry Nebel , Pleasanton CA USA
  • We spent a glorious week at VIlla Stefania. It is a beautiful home in a beautiful spot set on a slight hill surrounded by olive trees with a view of the wonderful town of Cortona across the valley. The home is very well equipped with everything you might need for Italian living. It is just a couple of minutes from a nice supermarket, the Rome- Florence train line and other services and about 15 minutes from Cortona. It in near the Tuscan - Umbrian border and is in a great location for exploring. It is within about an hour and a half of Florence and Rome by car or train. Lake Trasimento is less than half an hour drive and in an hour or less you can get to most of the wonderful Italian hill towns that you want to visit -- Cortona, Montepulciano, Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi, Duruda, Todi, Montalcino, Siena, Aerzzo, San Gimignano, and the Chianti hills (Greve, Radda, Castellina, etc). Luigi and Stefania are very gracious hosts living within about 15 minutes in case they are needed and made outstanding restaurant suggestions. It was a wonderful week with our friends and family and we cannot wait to return.

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