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A small cottage in authentic Tuscany. Serves 4

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A stone building with a small balcony, a wooden door, and a window with string lights.
A cozy living room with a red sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A narrow brick pathway leading to a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a stone wall, wooden wardrobe, bed with quilt, chair, and a window with shutters.
A wooden planter box with various green plants in front of a building with a tiled roof and white curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fratticciola, Tuscany
  • Place, Farneta Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Val di Chiana
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this apartment is in a rural area. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Farneta Abbey and Cortona Archaeological Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Fratticciola, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Farneta Abbey - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Val di Chiana - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • San Domenico Church - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Vannelli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Relais Il Falconiere Hotel Cortona - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Il Ghiottone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Bucaccia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Angolo Cafè Menchetti Point - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A small cottage in authentic Tuscany. Serves 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A small cottage in authentic Tuscany. Serves 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A small cottage in authentic Tuscany. Serves 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A small cottage in authentic Tuscany. Serves 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A small cottage in authentic Tuscany. Serves 4 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Farneta Abbey, Val di Chiana, and Signorelli Theatre. Museum of the Etruscan Academy and Museo Diocesano are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice and met us at the property. She gave us a tour of the apartment and explained everything for us. She also provided some good snacks made by her mother and a bottle of wine. The location is perfect for visiting Cortana and many other small towns in the area. We had a wonderful time during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in Fratticciola. The apartment was perfect for us (a couple). Many places outside in the beautiful garden to sit. The owner was very friendly and chatted to me in my broken Italian. The village was quiet- the best sleeps we have had in a long time. Would gladly stay again at this location! I was sad to leave here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Grazie infinite!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time during our holiday at Casina del Bibo! Anna Maria and Lorella gave us a warm welcome, they surprised us with wine, fresh fruits and lots of local products. The appartment was very clean and comfortable, the airconditioning worked perfectly and there were mosquito screens installed in most of the windows. The location of the appartment is ideal. We went to a lot of different cities like Arezzo, Siena, Montepulciano and Perugia during our stay of 14 days. The town of Cortona, which is 15 minutes by car, was very nice to visit for a few times. The appartment is in an a quiet village, but many facilities like a supermarket and restaurants are close by. Our stay at Casina del Bibo surpassed our expectations and we would recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable quiet place to enjoy their holiday, but who also likes to explore the surrounding towns and countryside.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Grazie infinite! Tornate a trovarci!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent stay

We had a lovely stay at the Casina, thank you to the family for such a welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described, beautiful authentic home and great hospitality from the hosts. Parking on site. Little market a block away and great central location to visit nearby towns. Quiet neighborhood and great views!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property in a small classic Tuscany town. Everything about the apartment was charming, as was the garden on the grounds. The kitchen and bathroom are small but efficient and we had no trouble when making our own dinner with ingredients bought from the Coop grocery store (a 10 minute drive). The location was perfect for our day trips to Cortona and Lake Trasimeno. But it was truly the hospitality of the hosts that made it so special for us. We were greeted with their own vintage of red wine, home-made cantucci, and bruschetta. The host was so friendly and made our stay absolutely wonderful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect stay. Picturesque location, close to Cortona and wineries and shops- we even walked to one of them. Best of all though was the kindness of the host who left us wine, salad, bruschette and cantucci. We would LOVE to come back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Anne Marie was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Thanks Jimmy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tuscan getaway

Our stay at Casina del Bibo was perfect and an ideal location to discover the beautiful countryside of Cortona.The house was rustic and charming and our hosts included some of their homemade wines for us too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Grazie di tutto Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, Awesome, Memorable

Wonderful Hosts, Beautiful Place, Great Location. We hope to come back and stay here again! Well worth it, beyond what we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an enchanting whole apartment typical rustic Tuscany/Umbria…if you are Aussie and in Italy for a while and cooking for yourselves you might want to buy a set of tongs and a spatula. Fraticciola is a short drive to Cortona Conad a huge shopping centre where you can buy everything…there is a large fridge/freezer, 4 burner gas stove, washing machine..the hosts are lovely and very kind..hose outside to clean the car…we spent a week and used it as a base to visit Siena, Perugia, Orvieto, Assisi, Arezzo…highly recommend! Thank you Anna Maria and Aldo
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Tuscany

The property was perfect. Lots of room, enough dishes and basic necessities. Wifi was good. Central to our adventures to Siena, Cortona, Perugia and Assisi over the duration of our visit. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Grazie Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tuscan Gem

A quiet base of operations in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Very friendly hosts, beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exactly what we were looking for

The place is clean, charming and cozy. We were met with vin santo, cookies and bruschetta. They have guide books which really helped us out and we had a fun time choosing which room to sleep in. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you it was a pleasure for us to host you Anna Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay in Tuscany

This is a charming house in a small town outside Cortona. Easily located near all the things you would want to see in the area. The host treated us like family and had homemade treats and wine waiting for our arrival. The house is perfectly suited for 4 people to stay and had a lot of charm. If you are looking to escape the hustle of daily life and relax this is the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute

This is a cute spot in a very nice area. Well worth staying. The shower is very small, the place is otherwise perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I wish I could have stayed a month!

From the moment we arrived, Anna Maria and her family welcomed us so warmly. The rental was charming, beautiful, and well appointed. I hope to come back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thanks for everything! I hope to welcome you again! Anna Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly located home base for Tuscany.

Wonderful place and host Anna Marie provided sone wonderfully tasty treats from her own kitchen and a recipe to take home and try. This spot is centrally located in Tuscany with easy vists to the surrounding cities of interest. Grazie, Anna Marie and Lorella!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming farm house

Beautifully located in a small village just outside of Cortona, with small grocery store only steps away. Very well appointed. Host was very friendly and fluent in English. Excellent restaurants within close range by car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this property! The house and its surroundings are absolutely beautiful—peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The hosts were truly wonderful and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Their attention to detail and hospitality really made a difference.The location is also very convenient, with a grocery store just a short walk away that’s well-stocked with all the essentials. While the bathrooms are on the smaller side, it wasn’t a problem for us and everything else more than made up for it.Highly recommended—we’d love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Italian countryside

We really enjoyed our time in this part of Italy such a quaint little village. Anna Maria and her family were extremely nice, helpful and accommodating. Thank you so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just a wonderful stay and host

We enjoyed the serene and beautiful landscape around us. We didn’t rent a car so just relaxed in our beautiful apartment and walked the trails and shopped the local grocery who had so much great produce and food. Lorella and her mother were wonderful and so kind. They had Tuscan snacks and wine on our arrival and even surprise treats. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2024
Thanks!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ADORABLE!!!!

The host is awesome. Such a great place to stay in a super quiet criterion. I highly recommend. Super amazing farm treats. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Grazie, vi aspettiamo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Lorella and Anna Maria were wonderful! They had a small platter and bottle of wine on the table waiting for us at check in. The apartment was cozy and had everything we needed. It was close to Cortona and all that Tuscany has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Grazie, siete stati ospiti gentili! Tornate a trovarci
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time in Tuscany

The property was very comfortable and cozy. It had everything you needed. The owners are such a lovely family and it was a joy to get to know them! Thank you Anna Maria, Lorella, and Andrea for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thank you, it was a pleasure hosting you!
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