Location: Chiusi, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (just off the A1; 1 hour N of Rome; 1 hour S of Florence)
Accommodations: Villa, 10 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 9 Baths (Sleeps 20-25)
Keywords: Tuscan Villa, estate, property, farmhouse, villa
If you are looking for a well appointed, comfortable place to call home during your stay in Tuscany, this is it! With 10 bedrooms and 9 baths, there is room for everyone and plenty of privacy too. The villa is located midway between Rome and Florence, 10 minutes from Chiusi and the entrance to the A1 Autostrada. It is also just 10 minutes from the train station, one of only 3 stops made by the Eurostar (fast train) between Rome and Florence.
The villa has six separate living suites; one three bedroom/two bath, two two bedroom/two bath, and three one bedroom/one bath. Each living suite has been newly renovated and is fully furnished with local antiques. The floors are terra cotta and the ceilings are brick and wood beamed and this authentic Tuscan Villa has been completely updated with modern ceramic baths and new kitchens.
The living suites are quite spacious, each featuring a living room (with fireplace) and full kitchen with dining area in addition to the bedroom(s) and bath(s). And there is a beautiful pool panoramically situated on a bluff overlooking the countryside.
And the villa offers a unique feature not seen in other villas, a separate large salon (approximately 40 x 50 feet) with a great fireplace, dining area with a dining table and service for 20, separate bathrooms, and a restaurant-style kitchen great for cooking together, organizing a cooking lesson or just getting together in the evenings to talk over the day. Everything is here to create a spectacular vacation home!
In addition to renting out the villa, we also plan one or two Organized Vacation weeks each year, which include the following:
* Seven nights in your own apartment in our beautiful villa
* A welcome wine and cheese reception
* A Tuscan cooking and pasta making lesson (hosted by a local chef)
* A local wine tasting and tour (in the fall, when possible, we help pick the grapes during the grape harvest!)
* A wine tasting and tour of an historic winery in Montalcino (famous for their Brunello wines)
* A tour of a well-known (hand-made) ceramics producer in Deruta
* A visit to a local fortified village (castle)
* On-site assistance with other itineraries including Florence, Rome, Siena, Assisi, Chianti, Arezzo, Cortona (home of Under the Tuscan Sun), Perugia, Orvieto, Spoletto, all within an hour or so from the villa. Nearby, there is also a newly renovated spa that specializes in thermal water treatments - there, they have the most fabulous thermal pool complete with waterfall and water jets!
The next trip will be May 12 - 19, 2012. It is not too late to book as this trip is filling up fast. If you are interested, please let us know.
Here is what our guests have to say about their experience at our villa:
"This has been one of the best experiences of my life" - Gail J.
"The best vacation ever! It wouldn’t have been so without all of your relationships and special touches. Tuscany is beautiful, but you make it awesome!" - Stacey N.
"This has been a non-stop peace of mind vacation" - Pete T.
"This trip has far surpassed my expectations and I will never forget it"
"You exceeded our expectations, every day and we thank you, we love you and your villa, our home away from home!" - Tom S
"I can't begin to thank you for making our Tuscan adventure so memorable. Your relationship with the local people and knowledge of the area offered us opportunities we'd never experience on our own"
"What a beautiful week to be here (in Tuscany) and have a standoff on the hill with a tractor pulling a cart full of freshly harvested grapes and to see the shepherd herding the sheep down the road, to see the beautiful sunsets and storms in the valley. Thank you for your great advice, directions, wine, cheese and friendship." Patsy J.
"We all have a meaning in life and yours is giving people like us a journey worth traveling." Jennifer P.
"This trip has made me realize that we, as Americans, hurry up to relax whereas Italians relax no matter what they're doing. Thank you for letting us live this instead of tour it. The experience has been invaluable and unforgettable. I can't wait to come back. Its true, its easy to fall in love here." Leslie
"Thanks again, another wonderful trip! We could probably solo by now, but its so much fun to be with you and the groups that your network brings together. We look forward to a three-peat!" Mike M.
The villa is available for rent at all times of the year for groups up to 25. This property is an excellent choice for friends traveling together, families, reunions, corporate events, weddings (we have hosted four now), and more - all will find this a wonderful and relaxing place to call home in a beautiful, well situated, not-so-touristy area of Tuscany. Please let us know if we can answer any questions.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Large Salon and Dining Room (with Fireplace) which seats to 20, Large Restaurant Kitchen for Large Groups and Cooking Lessons, Cleaning provided at beginning and ending of rental, Daily Cleaning - available at extra cost, Private Chef available at extra cost
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Internet air card available for laptop connectivity
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 Weekly Rates:
Villa Rental 2012 .... June 30 - September 1 2012 .. $ 8,100/wk.
Villa Rental 2011 .... May 12 - June 30, 2012 Sept 1 - Sept 29, 2012 .. $6,800/wk.
Villa Rental 2011 .... Jan 7 - May 12, 2012 Sept 29 - Dec 22, 2012 .. $ 5,500/wk.
Minimum Rental One Week for High & Medium Seasons. Villa rents Saturday-Saturday.
Discounts available for Longer Stays.
Credit cards accepted through PayPal 3% additional cost(4% from Canada or Europe)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Expansive villa with 10 bedrooms and 9 baths. - Chiusi, Italy
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- Gorgeous swimming pool just steps from the villa. - Chiusi, Italy
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- View from the Tower Bedroom one of 10 Bedrooms in the Villa - Chiusi, Italy
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- Dine outside overlooking the rolling Tuscan countryside.
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- View from the outdoor table.
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- Large Salon with Sofa & Chairs & a Dining Table for 20 and with large fireplace
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- Living Room and Dining Room of one of the 6 suites.
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- Each bedroom has either a king bed or two single beds as you prefer.
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- One of the 9 bathrooms in the villa.
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- Kitchen and Living Room in one of the Suites.
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- Full kitchen (including dishwasher) in one of the suites.
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- Kitchen/Living Room with fireplace in one of the suites.
Traveler Reviews (24)
A Tuscan Getaway
Guest: Lifewithwendy
(UK)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
My family and I shared the house with 3 other families. Each family had their own bedrooms, kitchen and living room area. The house is magical, the light from the pool appearing to pour over a Tuscan hill as you approach the house. Each morning we would set out for a run and I would watch all the teens from the back as they made their way over the fields and rows of olive trees into the sunrise. Every day we journeyed to a different corner of Tuscany and returned to the family kitchen where we would cook, enjoy our red wines that we had purchased in a region, light a roaring fire and play cards and games into the night. Dee was a wonderful care taker and hostess. I highly recommend this beautiful site.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Needed two weeks
Guest: Jerry
(Little Rock, AR)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 10/18/11
The villa and the week could not have been better. Linda met all our needs prior to leaving and Bea was just great after we arrived. We had 15 people and had plenty of extra room. The only improvement we can make when returning, is now we know our way around.
Recommended for:Sightseeing.
A birthday trip to remember forever!
Guest: holdeka
(Philadelphia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
We LOVED the villa, the views, the food, the wine....we had very high expectations and they were definitely exceeded. My husband and I travelled with 18 of our family members to celebrate my birthday. Ages ranged from 7 to 79 with something for everyone. The kids loved the pool, the adults chance to sit and relax with a glass of wine overlooking the gorgeous landscape. Bea could not have been more helpful and the dinner she prepared for us was wonderful. We were so busy exploring the amazing cities, we didn't have time for a cooking class (our only regret!). The house was perfect for a large group-- lots of privacy, but wonderful group gathering areas. We ate every dinner together at the outdoor pergola table admiring the rolling hills. We loved the little town of Certona, only 5 minutes away. Great access to the A1 for Florence, Rome and points further afield. Bea arranged for a professional photographer to come one evening as the sun was setting and we have the must beautiful pictues fo the group. A great way to be sure everyone is in the pictures! Thanks again for a wonderful time. We won't forget our amazing week in Italy!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Countryside Retreat
Guest: Dick
(Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
Twenty friends converged on this wonderful, secluded villa in June. The individual apartments are comfortable, clean and quiet, where you could retreat for some time alone, but THE amenity of the villa is the gathering space--the master kitchen and dining room. Every morning, our group had coffee, breakfast and conversation on the places we'd seen the day before. Adjacent to the dining room is an outdoor patio, again with space for 20, where you can gaze over the farming fields. Linda, the owner/manager, is very accessible via email or phone during the planning process and Bea, the young woman who lives nearby, is a true delight. We did a cooking class for the group with Bea that people really enjoyed. The villa is 10 minutes from Cetona, a lovely hill-town with a couple of great restaurants and an easy, short drive from Chiusi, where there are many more opportunities for exploring and shopping. Don't miss the Chiusi town square and the Etruscan catacombs. The villa provides easy access to the A1, which encourages exploration of Tuscany and Umbria. We did Montepulciano, Orvieto, Cortona, Assisi, Deruta, San Gimingano, and Siena, during our week and still had plenty of time for relaxation around the pool. We did several group dinners, sharing the cooking duties. The villa has all the necessary amenities for a wonderful Italian getaway. We'd go back in a heartbeat!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful, Magnificint, Stunning!!!
Guest: Lori
(Downers Grove, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10
Review Submitted: 07/08/10
What a perfect pick of a vacation home in Tuscany for our group of 17 adults and 3 children! The apartments were perfect for each family group and the common areas, especially the kitchen was great for preparing meals. I will always hold the picture of sitting at the long outside table overlooking the Tuscan countryside in my memory, I felt as if I was in a postcard! Everything was in great condition and spotless and our few questions during the week were answered and handled promptly. The owner was very gracious and helpful in our pre-vacation planning and answered e-mails in a timely fashion. The countryside in the area is filled with towns to explore and we took the train in Chiusi to Florence and Rome too. The packet of information from the owner on the airport, drive in to Chuisi, surrounding towns, restaurants and much more was invaluable and everyone carried copies and used them. We really appreciate the care and love that was so obviously put into this special home. Gracie from all of us! CIao
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Chuisi "Best Birthday Ever"
Guest: Helen
(Cornelius, NC USA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 06/25/10
What a beautiful property! I worked on planning this trip for over a year to celebrate 2 50th birthdays and to include 14 of our closest friends. Linda was amazing in helping me make plans, and was a delight to have as an on-site resource. The villa comfortably slept all 16 of us, and we had plenty of private space. The surrounding areas are beautiful, fun and easy to navigate. It was truly a week of "Bests", i.e., best villa ever; best pasta ever; best wine-tasting ever; and definitely "BEST VACATION EVER"! Thank you Linda for being YOU! Helen S.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/12/09
Review Submitted: 10/12/09
WOW. That was everyone’s reaction when they crested the last hill, and drove down to the villa. Just WOW. What a gorgeous place. It was like a movie set – gorgeous.We had a family reunion in Italy at the villa for 21 of us. The 6 apartments worked perfectly for us – every family had their own apartment that was incredibly comfortable. And we had the big group dining room and kitchen for gathering times. We were all surprised at the amount of room, at the comfort, at the “gorgeousness” of the villa. We sat outside a lot: early in the morning to sip our coffee and chat, in the evening for dinner, and even late in the evening by the pool to reminisce and enjoy a final glass of wine. There were so many areas around the villa to sit out and enjoy. We are a noisy, rambunctious crew and we also need our space away from each other - the villa was plenty big enough for us to gather and to have private time. Bea cooked us a lovely meal and taught us how to make our own pasta, it was a ton of fun. We cooked by ourselves 3 times in the large group kitchen and then spread out in the group dining area to enjoy it with lots of comfort. We went to a winery and toured and tasted – it was a lot of fun.I am telling everyone about the villa and recommending it. It was truly perfect for us!Mary
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Guest: Marj Witherspoon
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Date of Stay: 10/09/09
Review Submitted: 10/09/09
This is the second time we have stayed in the villa and it grows more fabulous by the trip. You are so centrally located, about an hour/hour and a half, from all the great sightseeing places and the house is unbelievable. Bea, your hostess, is as charming and welcoming as they come. The house is huge, spacious, on a hill where you can see for miles, close to the A1, clean and absolutely wonderful. Will go again someday. Wouldn't think of staying anywhere else.
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Guest: Michelle Varner
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09
Review Submitted: 09/21/09
My husband and I were recently married at Villa Anna. Our families are from opposite coasts so we took this opportunity to bring everyone together for the first time. There were twenty-two of us that spent the week relaxing and celebrating at this beautiful house in the Tuscan countryside. The apartments are so spacious that everyone was able to spread out and get comfortable. During the days some of us would take trips to the surrounding cities and medieval villages while others stayed and relaxed by the pool. At night we all pitched in to cook dinner in the communal kitchen. We would gather on the back patio overlooking the sunflower fields at sunset to eat and share stories about our day. We even had a few midnight swims. Our wedding ceremony went beyond anyone's expectations. We got married under the gazebo on the side lawn at sunset. Bea our hostess prepared an incredible meal for our reception. It came complete with cocktails, wine, hors d'oeuvres, wild boar, and fresh truffles that her father had found. Afterwards we had music and dancing in the large salon. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting for our wedding day. Everyone enjoyed themselves so much. The time we spent at Villa Anna will not be forgotten.
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Guest: Cathy53
(Kenmore)
Date of Stay: 08/12/09
Review Submitted: 08/12/09
Villa Anna FAR surpassed our expections. The photos could not begin to capture the beauty of the surrounding area. There were beautiful sunflowers blooming as far as our eyes could see. Our view from our bedroom was beyond stunning. The pool was wonderful for our hot July days and evenings. There is an amazing outdoor dining area where we enjoyed a relaxing and delicious 5 course Tuscan dinner prepared by our gracious host. She went our of her way to make our stay comfortable and recommended many adventurous sights to see. I would DEFINITELY stay here again if I am lucky enough to travel to Italy again!
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