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VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive

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A swimming pool with clear water reflecting the surrounding trees and sky.
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A cozy living room with two sofas, a fireplace, and a table set for tea.
A grand staircase with a wooden ceiling, leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A gravel path leading through a park with tall cypress trees and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arno River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pratovecchio, Toscana
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Romena Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

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1 Double Bed

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1 Double Bed

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2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 Double Bed

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1 Double Bed

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1 Double Bed

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1 Double Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bagno 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bagno 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bagno 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bagno 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Pratovecchio

Located in Pratovecchio Stia, this villa is in a rural area. Nardi Berti Palace and Romena Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park and Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Pratovecchio, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Arno River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nardi Berti Palace - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Romena Castle - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Mall Luxury Outlet - 54 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Pratovecchio-Stia Station - 2 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chalet Il Valico - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Cocodè - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Taverna Del Castello - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rossobirra - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Rana - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is VILLA BENFENATI close Florence3/4/5/6/7 BR ensuites,amazing pool whole exclusive located?

This family-friendly Pratovecchio Stia villa is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Arno River, Nardi Berti Palace and St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery. Romena Castle and Pieve di Romena are also within 2 miles (3 km). Pratovecchio-Stia Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We had a nice stay at this beautiful villa in Tuscany. The pool and grounds were fantastic for our group celebration, and the hosts did some nice things for us, including preparing a delicious meal and cake and providing table linens free of charge for our private chef.However, there were issues around pricing, communication and additional charges. The online price did not ultimately reflect what we paid, with nearly 50% extra charged for three additional guests. The pricing also didn’t seem to account for single guests requiring their own rooms. We were told that if we couldn’t afford the additional cost, we should book a UK youth hostel, which felt unnecessary.We were charged 250 for gas and electricity. the online description stated no additional/hidden costs, and the additional charges had to be paid in cash on arrival, which made us uncomfortable. Having checked Italian electricity costs afterwards, the rate appeared to be around twice the average. We were also billed for the Friday based on 11 guests, despite seven having already left and only four remaining. The hosts also charge for use of the coffee machine, we opted out of this.WhatsApp communication was frequent but sometimes felt like a bit much while we were trying to enjoy our holiday. On our final morning, the remaining four guests were due to leave at 6:30am. Despite asking the hosts to wait until then to clean, they began cleaning at 6:00am, which felt intrusive and added unnecessary pressure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Hello Cameroon, I'm sorry that despite numerous conversations, you still haven't figured out the calculation for your stay. You probably won't read what I write, but I'm happy to explain anyway because I'm an honest person with no hidden secrets. As clearly described in the publication, the minimum number of rooms we rent for exclusive use for VILLA BENFENATI is 3 rooms, which implies a cost per room of €833 (plus VRBO commissions). You booked for 8 guests, so a fourth room, which you paid for via VRBO, was €560 (VRBO commissions). The asking price for another 3 rooms close to check-in, since you wanted 7 rooms in total for 11 guests, was the same as the price paid for the 4th room, and since it was paid directly, without VRBO platform commissions, there's absolutely nothing suspicious about it. We sincerely believe that €48 per night per guest for a room in high season is not at all excessive, if two guests used it as a single room, even €96. Nothing mysterious or expensive. The price is based on the number of rooms you want, not the number of guests. Up to 2 per bedroom. Energy and gas costs are clearly described in our publications, and at check-in, I also provide the previous week's consumption for information purposes. So, there are no surprises or lack of clarity, as the meters are read at check-in and check-out and the exact consumption is calculated at €0.60 per kW for electricity and €6.50 per cubic meter for gas for hot water. This works out to about €3 per day per guest, which in your case comes to about €20 per week. Shocking? Energy costs (especially for the pool)... obviously, whether there are 11 guests or just one, consumption remains the same, so whether you left the day before check-in with 7 and stayed with 4 makes absolutely no difference. Regarding coffee, where does it say that consumption will be maintained for 11 guests for a week free of charge? If you wish, you can use the capsules made available for Italian espresso at €0.50 per capsule.... It's certainly not mandatory to use it, but it's not free either. We offer plenty of unusual gifts, it seems, just read our reviews: • Upon check-in, a complimentary welcome dessert and pasta with ragù • Midweek, lasagna, always for all guests. In your case, a complimentary birthday cake is also included because you were celebrating this anniversary, and we always do this when there are birthdays because when we register guests at the police station, we know their birth dates and we surprise them with a cake and candle. • Not to mention the table setting with plates, glasses, tablecloths, floral decorations, and candles for the dinner on Monday, August 10th, organized by you with your chef... always free! Check-out was August 15th, which in Italy is FERRAGOSTO... A HOLIDAY, a busy day for us because this year it fell on a Saturday and since we own 7 other guest residences, all of which are occupied... in addition to that, our family also owns a zoo... so we're also busy with the opening of the zoo... The very early check-out in the morning was especially appreciated when you let us know at check-in... I'm sorry if my brother was intrusive and started cleaning the rooms that had been vacated the previous day 30 minutes before departure, but I had mentioned this request to your friend APRIL, if it had been possible, at our meeting on Friday when paying for utilities... and she told me that there would be no problems, especially since the 4 rooms with bathrooms belonging to the guests who had left the previous day were being cleaned, not the ones with the guests present. Thanks anyway. We always try to do our best; we can't please everyone, obviously. It's always been our choice to offer even smaller families/groups the opportunity to rent VILLA BENFENATI for exclusive use, even with just three bedrooms, by closing off four of them and therefore paying only for those available. Everything is described in the descriptions. Thank you, all the best. Monica and Family
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2/10 Terrible

OUR STAY WAS A NIGHTMARE VERY UPSETTING VERY DISSAPOINTING - WE LEFT HALF WAY THROUGH OUR STAY

After driving for an hour and a half around bend after bend we arrived at what could only be discribed as a cold unwelcoming dingy house known as Villa Pratovecchio 488168 absolutely nothing like the promotion photo. It was Cold. Poorly Equipped. Dirty. Kitchen Cabinets Falling Apart. No Kettle or Toaster. Electrical Wiring with Tape on the Joints. None Safety Glass on All Doors and Windows. The interior was sparse, the furniture looked like it was from secondhand shop.TV was balanced on an old pot cupboard! The shower waste kept blocking backing up and flooded the floor. No sink plugs in any of the sinks, the heating wasnt working on arrival when it was finally fixed yet another bomb shell were then told that we had to pay for the Gas Electric and wifi on top of the ridiculously high rental charge! The outside had not seen any attention for a long time the BBQ was covered in leaves the shelves were broken and covered in old grease - not usable. The Fantastic Pool on arrival had not been cleaned. the whole place looked as though it had not been used for years, over grown with weeds, broken branches, broken down garden gates. Our friends flew in to meet us from Dubai expecting as we did a luxury villa, there was nothing luxurious about Villa Pratovecchio ID No 488168 we were so upset and dissapointed we only stayed 5 nights out of 14 nights we'd paid for and to try and salvage our holiday we booked in to a hotel at an extra cost. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND VILLA PRATOVECCHIO ID NUMBER 488168
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacanza relax

La villa è molto bella. Piscina grande e pulita. Affaccio splendido, situata vicina al paese in posizione predominante e silenziosa. Abbiamo trovato quello che cercavamo. Grazie per la piacevole sorpresa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
Grazie per aver apprezzato il soggiorno. Cari saluti a tutti Monica e Famiglia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Nice stay in this House!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you very much. Monica's Family
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8/10 Good

geräumige Villa mit Parkanlage zum wohlfühlen

Waren schon mit der Großfamilie zum drittenmal hier und haben die Zeit wieder genossen . Das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und groß genug dass sich mehrer Leute zurückziehen können. Der Außenbereich bietet viele schattige Plätze und am Pool sind genügend Liegen. Wir wurden wieder am Ankunftstag mit Lassagne für alle verwöhnt was sehr angenehm ist. Die Lage ist super mit Blick auf Poppi und ein E-Radverleiher ist auch vor Ort.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Grazie molte Monica
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10/10 Excellent

Perfekt für unsere Familie

Wir fahren seit sieben Jahren mit unserer Familie in die Villa Benfenati nach Pratovecchio. Familie heißt Oma und Opa, wir Eltern und unsere Kinder mit ihren Lebensgefährten. Immer so 15 bis 17 Personen. Oberhalb der liebenswerten Kleinstadt Pratovecchio ist die Villa auf dem weitläufigen Gelände mit dem großen Swimmingpool für uns ideal. Wir stören niemanden, werden von den Gastgebern einmal in der Ferienwoche mit Pasta und Kuchen liebevoll verwöhnt. Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, aber nicht luxuriös. Will ganz einfach heißen: Man fühlt sich in dem herrschaftlichen Ambiente von Beginn an zu Hause. Wir verpflegen uns bis auf zwei Tage in unserer Woche selbst, weil wir das gemeinsame Kochen oder Grillen einfach schön finden. Es gibt aber natürlich auch beste Gelegenheiten im näheren Umfeld, Essen zu gehen. Uns gefällt die Villa Benfenati. Und wir dürfen hoffentlich noch viele Jahre wiederkommen.
Archival

8/10 Good

Großartige alte charmante Villa

Wunderschöne Villa direkt über dem Örtchen Pratovecchio! Sehr grosszügig gebaut, viele Sitz Möglichkeiten, riesiges eingezäuntes Grundstück, mit herrlichem Pool und Grillplatz. Jeder Kleinigkeit wurden von den Besitzern sofort erledigt. Fragen und Wünsche prompt erledigt. Super nette Vermieterfamilie die uns oft mit Spezialitäten verwöhnt hat! Danke für den tollen Urlaub!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you very much Dear G. Ciao Monica
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10/10 Excellent

Ferragosto in dimora d'epoca nel Casentino.

Da appassionati estimatori della Toscana quest'anno la nostra scelta è caduta su questa suggestiva e affascinante dimora d'epoca, immersa nel verde di un fitto bosco secolare, in posizione dominante rispetto al paese di Pratovecchio, isolata ma allo stesso tempo vicina al paese. Siamo stati accolti dai gentilissimi, affabili e disponibili proprietari che ci hanno consegnato la villa: ampia, spaziosa, arredata con mobili d'epoca . Grande la piscina dotata di vari e comodi lettini, funzionale il bbq per grigliate all'aperto in compagnia, gazebo con grande tavolo per pranzare e cenare comodamente all'aperto. Impossibile non ricordare di essere stati più volte deliziati dalla gustosa pasta fatta in casa accompagnata dal ragù, la marmellata, i pomodori, tutti gentili omaggi della Sig.ra Monica e del Sig. Leonardo. Questa vacanza oltre a darci riposo e tranquillità ci ha permesso di visitare il Casentino nello specifico : il Santuario della Verna, l'eremo di Camaldoli, il Castello di Poppi e il parco zoo di Poppi. In conclusione un'esperienza positiva da consigliare.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Grazie mille, la bellezza e completezza delle informazioni sulla residenza e i luoghi da visitare saranno utilissime per futuri ospiti. Grazie Famiglia Mattoni
Archival

8/10 Good

Wunderschöne Villa

Die Villa liegt in einem noch touristisch wenig erschlossenen Teil der Toskana. Ein herrlicher Ort zum entspannen, schöne mit Antiquitäten eingerichtete Schlafzimmer und ein herrlicher Pool, weit und breit keine Nachbarn...Die Vermieter Monica und ihre Familie sind sehr herzlich und haben uns alle Wünsche erfüllt, für unsere große Gruppe zusätzliches Mobiliar gebracht und herrliche hausgemachte Pasta - mille grazie!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Grazie anche a voi. Monica e Famiglia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful week in Tuscany

We initially tried to book a different villa, but it was unavailable on the dates we requested. Monica got in contact with us and was very helpful in finding us alternative accommodation which was Villa Benfenati. This was a beautiful old villa with lots of character inside. Wooden shutters on the windows, tiled floors and a stone staircase rounded out its period look. It is in its own grounds overlooking the village of Pratovecchio. The private pool is quite large and a short walk away down a path through some trees, still on your own personal grounds. Near the pool is a set of swings, rockers for smaller children and a table tennis table for the bigger kids. Not far away from this is a barbeque area with a seating. The villa was very spacious and comfortable to live in and we woke up to peace, quiet and beautiful views. We spent several nights sat outside enjoying the beautiful views with a glass of local wine and even watched the full moon rise over the mountains. Monica was really warm and friendly with great knowledge of the area, all the best restaurants to visit as well as the dates and times of the local markets and fairs. She explained the local transport systems and even offered to help purchase our train tickets for our planned outings. On our arrival she brought us home baked cake and homemade pasta later in the week. Overall we had a wonderful week and we highly recommend talking to Monica for any bookings you may wish to make.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Carissimi T & T grazie mille, il vostro feedback e' fantastico. grazie ancora Monica e Famiglia
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