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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2645.8 sq ft
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Hot tub
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Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
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San Gimignano, Tuscany
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Sovestro in Poggio Winery
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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace
Sunflower 3: on the 1st floor -50 m2. A terrace with table to eat "al fresco" with a beautiful view. Suitable and romantic for two. A large dining room with table, fireplace, sofa, bookcase. Fully equipped kitchen, The walls are decorated with painting called tromp l'oeil by the artist Gloria Forti. Big bedroom with double bed (or two singles) tulle mosquito net above the bed and at the window, wardrobe, desk. Bathroom with shower and decorated walls. sink, bidet. Small closet in the lounge. Entry in the private garden, a big barbecue in the garden area to share with other guests. Swimmingpool with hydromassage corner is at few meters in garden area.
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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.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT052028B4A5TYI9CR
About the area
San Gimignano
Located in San Gimignano, this apartment is in a rural area. Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Alta Val d'Elsa River Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ra-Ma snc and The SottoVico Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Chianti Observatory and Terre di Vini. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Sovestro in Poggio Winery - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 12 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Riccapizza - 19 min drive
DiVinorum Wine Bar - 20 min drive
Ristorante La Griglia - 19 min drive
Gelateria dell'Olmo - 20 min drive
Bar con Ristoro Torre Guelfa - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace on 22 Apr 2026 start from £114, 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.
Is Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Macinella "Sunflower 3" beautiful terrace located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ra-Ma snc, The SottoVico Garden, and Archeodromo di Poggibonsi. Museum San Gimignano 1300 and San Gimignano Communal Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Stelio and Rossella were excellent hosts, Lia (the dog) also made us feel very welcome.
The flat is beautiful and well appointed and the balcony is perfect for a slow breakfast, glass of wine in the evening, or a home cooked dinner. The views are breathtaking.
Lounging by the pool is a lovely way to spend the day, or walking in the grounds, or heading into town. We had a fantastic stay and were sorry to leave!
James A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
Dear Rachel and James,
thank you for your feedback!
We are very happy that you ejoyed your stay at Sunflower 3.
This is our greatest satisfaction!
We can't say how much we loved our stay here. From the moment we arrived and received a warm welcome from our hostess we were shown our delightful and spacious rooms. The balcony was very large, with an area covered in the event of a shower. The views were, frankly, unparalleled, spectacular and every direction gave us a stunning outlook of beautiful Tuscany. The grounds provided scents from herbs, fruit trees, rose bushes and flower gardens. We used the pool almost every day of our stay and we walked the paths around the property. The location can't be better if you want a central point for day trips around the small ancient towns and the notable cities known for wine, food, art and history. We cannot remember a more wonderful place to stay. We highly recommend this place for couples, families or anyone coming to the area.
Nancy C.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation at our property. All our efforts are to convey our passion for our region and to make the best for our guests. Thanks again!
Un sogno toscano Wir haben eine wunderschöne, ruhige & entspannende Woche genießen können. Herzlich empfangen von Rossella, Stelio und der süßen Lia fühlten wir uns sofort sehr wohl. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll gestaltet und bestens mit allem, was man braucht, ausgestattet. Die Aussicht vom Balkon ist wunderschön. Am Pool waren wir meistens alleine und das gesamte Gelände ist wirklich sehr schön … Bilderbuchtoskana, Wohlfühlort! Sehr gerne werden wir wieder kommen Herzlichen Dank!
Stelio og Rosella er nogle fantastiske værter, som gør en stor indsats for at man skal føle sig godt tilpas - vi fik bl.a. hjemmebagte kager af dem og blev inviteret på kaffe i deres private have. Boligen ligger perfekt til udforskning af området omkring San Gimignano, men ejendommen er også stor nok til at man kan få en del tid til at gå med at udforske den. Ejendommen er meget naturskøn og fredelig og desuden præget at Stelios små finurlige udstillinger og sjove genstande.Selve boligen fremstår ren og velholdt - møblerne er dog ikke særlig komfortable, bortset fra den virkelig gode seng. Køkkenet indeholder de nødvendige ting til lettere madlavning, og Wi-Fien fungerer fint. Et stort plus for boligen er den store balkon med fantastisk udsigt (og mange myg om aftenen) og det smukke pool-område. Poolen er ren og af en god størrelse. Alt i alt er Macinella "Sunflower 3" et virkelig dejligt sted at holde en afslappende ferie i smukke omgivelser og med nogle søde værter, som gerne hjælper med råd og vejledning.
Astrid L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
We're happy you had a great vacation and we really appreciated your compliments and the helpful suggestions for improvement, which we immediately implemented. It's our greatest satisfaction to achieve the goal of creating a lasting memory of your vacation in our space. Thank you very much!
Verified
8/10 Good
Roger Z.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Tolle Aussicht
Ausblick, Lage und Pool waren super. Die Dusche sieht auf den Fotos sehr modern aus, aber funktioniert nur die Handbrause, der Rest ist total verkalkt. Das Sofa ist so durchgesessen das man sich nicht darauf setzen kann. Den Herd durfte man nicht benutzen wegen Stromschwank6ng. Porzellan war nno h dreckig. Wir hatten uns mehr davon verspro hen, aber imsgesamt war es noch befiedigend.
Der Urlaub im Sunflower 3 hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir wurden freundlich von Rossella empfangen. Die Wohnung ist im ersten OG. Die Einrichtung der Wohnung ist schlicht und rustikal gehalten. Die Küchenausstattung ist überschaubar. Das Badezimmer hat alles was man braucht. Die Dusche ist sehr kompakt. Das Schlafzimmer ist geräumig und bietet genug Luft zum Atmen. Herrlich ist der wunderbare Balkon mit der teilweisen Überdachung, die vor Sonne oder auch Regen, schützt. Die Aussicht auf das ganze Anwesen, die umliegende Landschaft und San Gimignano ist wunderschön. Das Anwesen selbst ist groß genug um ausgedehnte Spaziergänge in den Wald oder den kleinen See machen zu können. Der Pool war sehr sauber und angenehm groß um ordentlich darin schwimmen zu können. Eine Waschmaschine ist vorhanden. Eine Herausforderung waren die Mücken. Teilweise sind in der Wohnung Mückengitter verbaut, leider nicht bei allen Fenstern. Im Schlafzimmer gibt es ein Mückennetz über dem Bett. Empfehlenswert ist es, einen elektrischen Mückenschutz zu verwenden. Wer seinen Urlaub abseits vom Trubel an einem ruhigen Ort, in Mitten der Natur und in einer liebevoll gestalteten Umgebung genießen möchte, der ist hier auf Casa Macinella genau richtig.
ibru i.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay in Macinella and we thank you very much. Our goal is to make our guests' holiday pleasant and we try to be active in improving more and more. We will also try to put your advice into practice. Thanks again.
Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement. Appartement agréable avec une très belle vue sur la campagne toscane dans une belle propriété très bien située entre Florence Sienne et Pise,au calme dans les collines
.Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la terrasse.
A deux c'était parfait .
Merci à Rosalla et Stelio pour leur accueil
Alain M.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Merci Alain et Flora,
Nous sommes trés heureuse que vous avez apprécié vos vacances à Macinella que vous accueillera à nouveau avec plaisir!
Stelio, Rossella, Gloria & Lia
Der Aufenthalt in Casaglia, Macinella Sunflower 3 war sehr schön.
Wir kamen, bedingt durch einen späten Flug, nachts um 0.30 an, und der Besitzer stand vor seinem Anwesen, um uns zu begrüßen und die Wohnung zu zeigen.
Die Wohnung liegt im 1. Stock, was für Gehbehinderte etwas schwierig ist. Aber dafür ist der Blick in die Toscana vom großen Balkon jeden Tag jede Mühe wert. Der Swimming Pool ist groß und sauber. Jede Wohnung hat ihren eigenen Platz mit Liegen und Sonnenschirm um den Pool herum.
Der Besitzer des Anwesens, Stelio, wohnt auf dem Grundstück - meistens bei der Arbeit - und hilft bei allen Fragen, die im Urlaub in der Fremde auftauchen.
Er hat uns seine "Schätze" auf dem Grundstück in einer langen, hochinterressanten Führung gezeigt. Zum einen ein alter etruskischer Turm (wie die Türme in San Gimignano), den er eigenhändig in jahrelanger, bewunderungswürdiger Arbeit renoviert hat. Einen weiteren Turm, den er eigenhändig gebaut hat, und ein kleines Amphitheater, das nach den Maßen des Epidaurus Theaters in Griechenland gebaut ist.
Eine ausführliche Beschreibung der Route Pisa - Casaglia, und der Lage der Supermärkte und Restaurants in Poggibonsi bekommt vor Abflug in D zugeschickt. Hierfür ist Gloria zuständig, die jede mail mit Fragen zum Objekt postwendend beantwortet.
Für die großartige Betreuung einen herzlichen Dank an Stelio , Gloria und Rossella.
Erich und Magdalena
Erich W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Erich und Magdalena,
Wir freuen uns, dass sie ihren aufenthalt genossen haben. Das ist unsere grosse zufriendenheit! Wir hoffen dass sie gute erinnerungen haben und uns wieder besuchen kommen. Danke noch einmal.
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Erich and Magdalena, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Sunflower 3! That is our greatest satisfaction. We hope you have good memories and maybe visit us again one day. You are always welcome. Thank you again for your choice.
If a charming, rustic and relaxing experience is what you are looking for this is the place. Spacious and comfortable indoors and with a great terrace to enjoy the views and outdoors. The owner was wonderful and offered options and ideas for us.
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you Chris, we are happy that you enjoyed our structure, we hope that you will have a good memory of your Holyday in Macinella Sunflower 3 apartment.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Pinar I.
16 Sept 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Anlage aber braucht viel mehr Pflege
Wir sind etwas gespalten, was Macinella angeht. Die Anlage ist wunderschön , Stelio, Rosella und Claudia waren sehr nett und freundlich. Der Pool war sehr sauber und groß.
Und jetzt kommen die Abers; Wir waren in Sunflower 3. Die Einrichtung des Hauses war runtergekommen und braucht dringend Erneuerung. Fast alle Strohstühle um den Esstisch waren kaputt. Mit den katastrophalen Zahl der Mücken in Toskana, feste Fliegengitter am Fenster ist das wenigste was man machen kann. aber die fehlten. Stattdessen gibt's unfeste Schutz aus Stoff, was gar nicht nützen. Klimaanlage würde auch nutzen, aber leider fehlt. Wir haben zu zweit innerhalb von 2 Wochen 3 Packungen Fenistilgel gebraucht trotz unserer enormen Mückenschutz Maßnahmen. Die Küchenutensilien, auch die Espressomachine und die einzige Pfanne waren so verbrannt und alt, man konnte die gar nicht benutzen. Aber Stelio und Rosella haben die sehr freundlich und schnell ersetzt.
Pinar I.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
We are sorry that you have found things that you did not like but the owner lives in the same place and is always available for all your requests and you have often been asked if everything was fine. The other reviews are satisfactory and we do not explain why your criticisms, perhaps you did not appreciate our refusal to pay your balance in cash. We believe it is right to comply with the rules of the platform that hosts us both.
This is a must visit address if you are looking for a peaceful escape in the Tuscan hills.
The owners are most kind and are willing to help and assist in every way they can. The swimming pool is well taken care of and so is the rest of the compound. We resided in sunflower 2 and it had a great view all day round.
Furthermore this compound is ideally situated for day trips to Siena, Florence and other cities or towns like San Gimignano.
If you want to be in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views and just the sound of the cicadas and birds then this is a tranquil haven. The pool was lovely and very welcome in the 35 degree heat, often we had it to ourselves. The property was nice, old Tuscan style. We had a few minor issues with the apartment but they didn’t detract too much from our enjoyment, except maybe the mosquitoes sneaking in through holes in some of the window nets. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable holiday within a reasonable distance to Florence, Pisa and Siena. Large supermarkets in Poggibonsi nearby and picturesque San Gimignano only around a 20 minute drive away.
Michelle L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback! Our activity is not a job but our goal is to achieve the well-being of our guest. Regarding 35 degree heat unfortunately it is a common problem but in the evening with the windows side by side, a dive in the pool and a dinner in the private garden everything can become pleasant! We hope to see you again,
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jarle K.
7 Aug 2018
Wonderful place in Tuscany
If you are looking for a quiet and pitoresk Place in Tucany, this is the Place! The location is surrounded by vineyards and olivetrees. San Gimingano is just 10-15 min away with car. Siena and Florence is about 1 hour away. We recomend you to take the train from Poggibonsi station (it can be a struggle to find parkingplace espesially in the summer). You also arriwe in the centre of the citys by Train. The house provide a lovely pool where you can relax with a book or just relax in the sun. The appartement is simply furnished, but with a charming expression. We (2 adults and 1 youth at the age of 14 from Norway) had a lovely week here. The owner is very helpful, and provides good tip to places to see in the Tuscany, or to winemakers in the area. Recomend this Place for people who want to spend some days in the middle of wonderful Tuscany.
Jarle K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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