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Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.

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Florence. View from the property
In the night
The property with the farmhouse seen from the hill opposite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 235 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany
  • Place, Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazzale Michelangelo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.

This delightful studio apartment (380 ft2 / 35 m2) can be your home away from home while you visit Florence and Tuscany. Enjoy fascinating days of exploration from a peaceful, rural home base like this.

Located only a 20-minute drive from Florence's historic center, you can also take advantage of free parking in nearby Bagno a Ripoli and use the convenient bus system to tour the city.

The flat is attached to a typical Tuscan 'casa colonica' (country farmhouse) occupied by the owners and provides a tranquil, private place to recover after a day of touring. There are no other tourists. You'll be the only ones. The house is located on a hillside, with breath-taking views of the city of Florence and the hills surrounding Florence. The property consists of approximately nine acres (fenced) in an area protected from development and is planted in olive and fruit trees and grapevines.

Perfect for independent travelers with a car, other cities of interest within 60 miles (96 km) include Siena (40 mi/64 km), Pisa (57 mi/91 km), San Gimignano (35 mi/44 km), Lucca (52 mi/83 km), Arezzo (43 mi/69 km), Cortona (59 mi/94 km) and Volterra (50 mi/80 km). The Chianti wine region is also easily visited by car.
The areas highlighted in the ad (restaurant Donnini, the church of San Lorenzo, etc.) are much closer to what was written by the program, all are in Bagno a Ripoli, but not exactly in the village.

The apartment overlooks the beautiful Tuscan countryside. It is composed of a living room with sofa, a kitchen equipped with cook top, refrigerator, double sink,
mini oven and microwave, a bathroom with sink, shower, toilet and bidet, a loft with sleeping area. The very pretty and romantic double bedroom is reached via an internal wooden staircase. The staircase is steep, not suitable for very old people or people with walking problems.
In the apartment you can surf the internet (WiFi available).

The large terrace reserved for your exclusive use can be used for sunbathing, dining 'al fresco', reading and watching the sunsets as you gaze upon the Duomo and the olive groves below.

A well-marked hiking trail at the end of the driveway includes a section of the ancient Roman road from Bologna to Rome via Florence. Additional trails cover nearby hills and offer panoramic vistas of the area.

Gated access provides security for you, your car and possessions. Reserved parking. Come and go as you please.

Access to the apartment includes approximately one-third mile (500 meters) of graveled road. A car is strongly suggested. The road is not suitable for luxury cars. Because of the rain is not always in very good condition. Who is writing this description, goes down and up all year round without any problem with a Honda Jazz (Fit)

Possibility of long term rentals. From 6 months up to 1 year. Monthly price 600

Keywords: Independent Travel, Peace and quiet, Secure, Private, Self Catering
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ashtrays provided for smoking outside

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bagno a Ripoli

Located in Bagno a Ripoli, this apartment is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Arno River - 20 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 29 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 31 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 31 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 13 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 18 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GRANBAR - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fabbrica Di Padavena - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old Wild West - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar S. Donato In Collina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casamatta - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. ?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. on 4 Nov 2026 start from £37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Arno River, Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini and Nelson Mandela Forum. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This property is breathtaking. The hostess was so sweet and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while visiting Tuscany.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Views and Hospitality

The location is somewhat difficult to get to, but once you are there, you will never want to leave! The views, location, and hospitality were excellent! We cannot wait to return. The house manager/owner, Fiorienza is wonder and very helpful. We fell in love with her and found a friend for life!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence visit

Host was great. Very accommodating and informative about the area. Property and view were amazing. Would definitely recommend and also return. Very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tuscan retreat … a piece of heaven

Absolutely inspirational host Fiorenza is a wonderful .We had a fabulous time exploring Florence and the neighbouring towns and cities. Then you come back to the peace of the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence. We loved the dogs and the cat . The sunset and skies are amazing.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Disappointing, WiFi not as advertised, no refund

If you don’t need WiFi, won’t be planning to shower here, don’t mind discussing with host whenever you want to go out (so the dogs won’t escape) and don’t mind big dogs, then you might enjoy the lovely landscape views, beautiful dogs, and chatting with the property owner, who is multilingual. In that case, I only have one piece of advice: the road/drive up to the property is *extremely* bumpy. If you’re still reading, here’s the rest of my review: The shower has a plastic mat over the drain that blocks water flow. During my shower, the water backed up and pooled throughout the entire bathroom floor up to and almost out the door. It seemed really unsanitary. Even when that mat is removed, showering still makes most of the bathroom floor wet for a while (there’s a squeegee provided that doesn’t work to make the floor dry). Unfortunately, we had to leave 4 days early because the WiFi wasn’t working enough for video calls and my husband needed that for his remote work. When we brought this up, the owner kept repeating that this had never happened to anyone else and emphasized not to say online that the WiFi didn’t work. This made me extremely uncomfortable. I don’t usually write reviews but it felt important to share this because it was indeed our experience and I hate to think of guests being silenced and reviews/ratings being misleading as a result. No refund given when asked, & unfortunately there’s no policy to protect against this kind of issue with a listing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

marian s.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like the Renaissance you can not reach it

Fijn huisje, gevaarlijke weg naar boven. We konden door de slechte weg en de regen met onze auto niet boven komen en raakte vast in de berm. Geen begrip bij eigenaresse. Onnodig veel stress daarover gehad. Met onze spullen gesjouwd.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

André S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Au calme sur les hauteurs de Florence

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine en Toscane. L'hébergement est idéalement situé pour visiter Florence et ses environs. Nous avons été magnifiquement reçus par Pippa l'amie australienne de la propriétaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub über den Dächern von Flornez

Wir waren ca. 3 Wochen in diesem süßen, kleinen Haus in der Nähe von Florenz (mit dem Auto ca. 10- 15 min Fahrt). Es war sehr schön, abgelegen und ruhig. Unsere Gastgeber waren sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Menschen, die uns bei jedem Problem zur Seite standen. Das Haus hat eine schön Aufteilung und kann als Paar super genutzt werden.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Uwe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wunderbare Ruhe, scheierige Anfahrt

Wir haben die Ruhe und die Abgeschiedenheit sehr genossen. Die Anfahrt ist jedoch sehr schwierig und für ungeübte und äbgstliche Autofahrer fast nicht machbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Madeleine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ganz besonderer Ort

Wunderbare Lage über der Stadt, erholsam nach der turbulenten Betriebsamkeit. Für Menschen die Natur lieben und auch eine Spur Abenteuer schätzen. Sehr aufmerksame, liebenswürdige Gastgeberin !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumurlaub im Sehnsuchtsland Toscana

Der Aufenthalt bei Florenz in den Olivenhängen über Bagno a Ripoly bei Fiorenza bleibt uns in bester Erinnerung. Das besondere Quartier, die ruhige Lage mit Sicht auf Florenz und weiter Umgebung und die abendlichen Sonnenuntergänge haben uns sehr gut getan. Leider haben wir Fiorenza nicht kennen gelernt, da sie im Urlaub war. Dafür wurden wir von Edda und Lindsay wunderbar umsorgt. Mit Auto oder Bus ab Tankstelle in Ripoly kann man Florenz und Umgebung sehr gut erkunden. Wir können das Quartier nur weiterempfehlen. Ulrich und Magdalena
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholung in der Natur am Rande der Großstadt

Sehr nette Gastgeber, schöne, ruhige Lage in der Natur nahe der Großstadt. Sehr gut ausgestattete, kleine Ferienwohnung mit sehr großer Terrasse, von der man auf Florenz hinunterschauen kann. Viele Möglichkeiten, Kunst und Kultur, alte Städte anzuschauen oder zu Fuß oder mit dem Mountainbike die schöne toskanische Landschaft zu erkunden.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Danke

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Fiorenza sehr genossen. Zwar war die erste Anfahrt etwas abenteuerlich aber am Ende des Weges fanden wir ein wunderschönes Anwesen inmitten eines Olivenhains mit wunderschönen Blick auf Florenz vor und - dies vor allem - eine liebevolle Gastgeberin! Vielen lieben Dank Fiorenza für eine wunderbare Woche, wir kommen gerne wieder! Alexandra und Markus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein meditativer Ort

Ruhig und romantisch gelegen in den Hügeln Nahe Florenz. Ein wundervoller Rückzugsort für Zwei, die die Natur lieben. Fiorenza ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns vom ersten Tag an sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist einfach, aber sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Terrasse mit dem herrlichen Blick über das gesamte Umland atemberaubend schön. Wir konnten uns nicht sattsehen. Florenz ist in 20 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Für uns war es ein absolut perfekter Ort und wir werden wiederkommen. Mille Grazie Fiorenza!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oase der Ruhe und Entspannung

Es war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt bei unserer Gastgeberin Fiorenza! Ein unglaublich ruhiger und friedlicher Ort, in Mitten der Natur, aber mit dem Auto in 25 min in Florenz. Ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Toskana! Die Auffahrt zur Unterkunft ist etwas herausfordernd, da die Straße lediglich aus Kies besteht und den Berg hinaufgeht, mit einem VW Passat war es teilweise grenzwertig. Die Unterkunft selbst ist komplett ausgestattet, gemütlich und ruhig. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Gastfreundlichkeit und liebevolle Betreuung - wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbare Tage in den Hügeln über Florenz

Ein sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Appartement in wunderschöner Landschaft mit einer ausgesprochen freundlichen Gastgeberin. Das Haus ist am besten mit dem Auto zu erreichen, mit dem Fahrrad war es eine Herausforderung.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time away

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The view is spectacular. The small cozy house is comfortable and our hose was lovely. The only drawback is the road up to the house. If you are renting a car, make sure it is an SUV that is not low to the ground. The charm of being in such a wonderful place is that the road is unpaved and if it has rained it can be pretty bumpy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fanny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Havre de paix

Séjour inoubliable chez Fiorenza. Le lieu est très beau, vue magnifique, au calme, dans la nature et surtout Fiorenza est très, très gentille et accueillante. L'endroit est parfaitement bien situé pour aller découvrir tout ce que la région peut vous offrir. Merci encore pour tout Fiorenza !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wundervoll. Jederzeit wieder!

Eine extrem entspannte Atmosphäre. Einsam und ruhig zwischen Oliven und Feigen. Sehr nah zur Stadt. Eine riesengroße Terrasse nur für uns mit spektakulärem Blick über die Hügel auf Florenz. Inklusive täglichem Sonnenuntergang. Ein süßes Appartment mit allem, was man braucht. Fiorenza steht als Tipp- und Deckengeberin jederzeit bereit. Und nach jedem Ausflug in die Umgebung kann man sich auf das „Nachhausekommen“ freuen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wenn man es mag, ist es toll!

Tolle, einsame Lage, sehr nette, ältere Gastgeberin mit 2 tollen Hunden, Chaotische Anfahrt über Schotterpiste, Gefahr für Stoßdämpfer und Achsen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shonali F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holidays in the Toscana

Perfect Accommodation for 5 days in the Toscana. The view over Florence is fantastic. The two dogs are so adorable! Thank you very much, we would love to come back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ines S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafter Blick auf die Hügel von Florenz

Eine sehr nette Gastgeberin, eine traumhafte Terrasse und die Nähe zu Florenz haben uns vier wunderschöne Tage beschert. Danke Fiorenza!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Herrliche Lage, Anfahrt nicht ganz einfach

Wir verbrachten ein paar wunderbare Tage in diesem Objekt. Lediglich die Anfahrt - durch Regen ausgewaschen - war zu der Zeit für unsere Familienkutsche etwas fordernd. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen, sowohl von den House-Sittern wie auch den Hunden. Direkt vom Haus aus kann man schöne Wanderungen machen und danach die unschlagbare Aussicht auf der Terrasse genießen. Sofern die Strasse okay ist jederzeit wieder.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesco Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luogo meraviglioso perso nella campagna toscana

Vivo già a Firenze da alcuni anni, ma per esigenze personali mi sono dovuto appoggiare per alcuni giorni in questo luogo meraviglioso. L'ho scelto per la posizione in collina, immezzo ai boschi, ed ho trovato tutto ciò che cercavo: fresco, tranquillità, contatto con la natura. Il panorama è bellissimo, la terrazza invita a trattenersi fino a tarda notte a sentire i rumori del bosco ed a guardare le poche luci in lontananza. In macchina in 20 minuti al massimo sei a Firenze, anche il Chianti ed il Mugello sono facilmente raggiungibili. La casa è pulita, ben fornita e funzionale. Uniche difficoltà: la strada per arrivarci è sterrata e sconnessa, meglio avere una macchina adatta (non troppo bassa, la mia è abbastanza sportiva ed ogni tanto beccavo qualche sasso sul fondo), e ci sono un bel po' di insetti, ma è inevitabile in campagna in piena estate, basta attrezzarsi con un bel repellente! Consiglio assolutamente il soggiorno per chi vuole visitare Firenze e l'area di Firenza Sud, avendo un bellissimo e riposante rifugio!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschöne Unterkunft unweit von Florenz

Wir, Claudia und Frank, haben diese Woche bei Fiorenza auf einer Anhöhe bei Bagno a Ripoli sehr genossen. Die Anreise war nach der Wegbeschreibung problemlos. Man sollte aber wissen, das die letzten Meter auf einem Feldweg zurückgelegt werden müssen. Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir sehr herzlich von Fiorenza und ihren beiden Hunden empfangen. Die Wohnung ist mit allem ausgestattet was man für den Alltag braucht und auch in ausreichender Menge. Das Bad ist klein aber fein und in dem Bett haben wir hervorragend geschlafen. Für Leute über 1,90m Größe dürfte es aber zu kurz sein. Dann kann man aber auf ein Schlafsofa ausweichen. Die ganze Wohnung/Haus war sehr sauber und ganz wichtig, die Fenster mit Fliegengittern (Mücken) ausgestattet. Was wir auch sehr genossen haben, war die große Terrasse, von der aus man einen fantastischen Blick auf die Umgebung hat. Das Haus steht mitten in einer alten Olivenplantage, wer Ruhe sucht , ist hier richtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Fiorenza

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I do my work in the field of social care and guidance.
I love nature, tranquility, reading, photography and traveling.
I love to meet people.

Why they chose this property

This home combines the great cultural centers of Tuscany with tranquility and beauty of a country unique in the world. This is why we chose it as our home.

What makes this property unique

A very relaxing place to stay.
Tranquility, large outdoor area, flat very cozy and well equipped. Fantastic view from the flat and terrace.
Very close to Florence with the ability to move very quickly from the bustle of the city to the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek
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