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Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

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Pool
Property grounds
Pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 143229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Stia, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationPalagio Fiorentino11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPorciano Castle17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPieve di Romena5 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

Tuscan villa in the countryside, a short walk from the old town of Stia, a characteristic medieval village. Villa situated in quiet and panoramic position, with all the amenities. Ability to make cooking lessons (on request), or simply to have a cook for a typical Tuscan dinner in the villa (must try!)

Entering from the automatic gate, an elegant road with cypresses will lead you to our Tuscan Villa.
In front of the house there’s a large terrace where you have a beautiful outdoor dining area. There are also several trees around that keep the terrace fresh and shady in hot summer days.

The pool is located in a panoramic position. There are chairs, tables and umbrellas in sufficient quantity for the whole group.

“Il Cuculo” is a 3 storey Villa. The living room is on the ground floor and it’s really spacious and full of light.. Here you find a fire place, a HDMI1 TV, player and a SATELLITE TV.

There are 2 kitchens in the Villa, furnished with all modern facilities: refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, electrical oven, wood over for pizza and a washing machine.

The kitchen is equipped for everything you need for cooking: plates, glasses and pottery in large quantity.

On the 1st floor you find 5 bedrooms which can be reached by a beautiful internal staircase or an external one from the garden terrace.

The master room has a private balcony and 3 arched windows. It is about 40 squared meters so we can add also another double bed (sofa bed).

On the first floor there are two more double rooms and a single room.

There is one more bedroom on the first floor with a fold out double bed, but it’s a walk-trough room if you want to reach the second floor you have to pass it.

On the 2nd floor there’s a mansard room with both a single bed and a double bed. This can be also changed in two single beds on request (so 3 beds here). There is also an ensuite-toilet with shower here.

The 4 toilets are all tiled with coloured Italian ceramics (1 toilet on the ground floor, 1 toilet with shower on the 1st floor, 1 bathroom on the 1st floor and 1 toilet with shower on the second floor).

So there are 380 squared meters inside the Villa and 1000 squared meter outside.
14 beds available.

Property manager

LUCIA DALLE MACCHIE
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Possibiltià di culla su richiesta

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Stia

Located in Pratovecchio Stia, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Art Museum of Lana and ExpArt are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nardi Berti Palace and Poppi Castle. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking, and ecotours nearby.
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Stia, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Palagio Fiorentino - 11 min walk
  • Porciano Castle - 17 min walk
  • St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery - 3 min drive
  • Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park - 4 min drive
  • Pieve di Romena - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Pratovecchio-Stia Station - 16 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante I 4 Cantoni - 3 min drive
  • Atlantic Oil - 7 min drive
  • L'Ospitale dei Brilli - 6 min walk
  • Ristorante La Tana degli Orsi - 2 min drive
  • Bar Arcobaleno - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence located?

This family-friendly Pratovecchio Stia villa is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Art Museum of Lana and Arno River. Palagio Fiorentino and Porciano Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pratovecchio-Stia Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tuscany small town charm - Il Cuculo
Our Stia stay was exactly what we were looking for as a family of 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren, age 2 and infant, plus 3 other adults at times. We enjoyed a walkable town and excursions throughout Tuscany. Lucia was top notch and made our two weeks extraordinary - she booked a private chef, a pizza night at the home pizza oven, suggested wineries and helped with some transportation needs. She was attentive to all our requests! It's a beautiful property with a lovely pool and home. Florence and Arezzo are an hour away but there are many places to explore. The house accomodated our large group. The beds were hard but we really enjoyed our stay and recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great property owners
Wonderful stay. Lucia was a great help and assisted with all questions and Covid obstacles in order for us to enjoy a great family vacation. House is great, enough room for many family members and location location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F., Hagerstown, Md

The perfect Tuscan villa experience
This was my 4th stay at this villa. This villa is breathtaking, expansive, charming, clean and the best way to get the real Italian experience. Wake up to all of the chirping birds and feel like you are in paradise. Walk to the Coop, pick up some local ingredients and come back and cook a beautiful dinner for your friends and family. You can choose from the two outdoor grills, the wood burning pizza oven in the first kitchen or the oven in the second kitchen. You can book a chef to come cook for you as well. Walk down and meet the local farmer, Francesco, right on the property. If you are nice to him, he may just give you a few dozen fresh eggs, for your morning frittata. Enjoy a lazy afternoon by the pool under the beautiful, billowy Tuscan clouds. In the evening, walk to the pizzeria da Vincenzo and indulge with some pizza and pasta, served with a smile from mama Nina and family. Then head over for some real, homemade gelato. Last but not least. The owner, Lucia and her mother and father are the best hosts. They are very accommodating and will assist with any questions you have or any other information you need. She is very knowledgeable of the area and can give you many recommendations for the town or surrounding areas. There is a reason my friends and I come back to this villa. It is truly a gem and you would not be disappointed. Ciao!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anu S.

The perfect Tuscan home
We were a big family, 9 adults, staying at il Cuculo in the beginning of June - and it was exactly like in the pictures. There was lots of space and nice rooms, clean sheets and towels (beds were kind of hard but you got used to it during the week). Nice to have many bathrooms, so the mornings were not a hassle. The kitchen was well equipped but the appliances were quite old. The pool and the surroundings were perfect. It was like in a dream to have a morning swim surrounded by lavenders and olives. And it was nice to be waken up by the rooster ;) Lucia was a good host and speaks good English. Stia is a picturesque old village but really traditional in respecting the Tuscan schedules. Shops are closed from 12 to 4 in the afternoon and restaurants only serve food during traditional lunch and diner times. As it is a small town the grocery prices are not as cheap as in bigger cities in Italy, and the choices are limited too. As Stia is in the mountains it was a little bit chillier than other places, at least in the beginning of June when the temperatures were under 25 degrees (celsius). There are nice places to visit nearby like the castle of Poppi. What really surprised us was the mountain roads. Even though it is only 50 km from Florence, the last 30 kilometers take over a half an hour because you have to drive up and down on a serpentine road. All in all it takes an hour 15 minutes to Florence. So I would not recommend this house if you are planning to do excursions to other places in Tuscany. There are mountain roads to go where ever you're driving.

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stia 2023
Sehr angenehmer und total entspannter Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by LUCIA DALLE MACCHIE

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I was born and growth in Stia and I know Casentino and Tuscany very well. I like travelling and know new people and new cities.

Why they chose this property

The villa was bought in 2005. We built the swimming pool and started to rent to people from all over the world: Italy, France, Germany, USA, Finland, Brasil...

What makes this property unique

I like getting to know my guests and give them suggestions about what to see, what to taste, restaurants to try... I want my guests feel well and feel like home. I want them to get all they can get from my beautiful valley

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian

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