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A narrow cobblestone alley with stone buildings on either side, potted plants, and a clear sky.
A paved pathway leading to a rustic stone building surrounded by greenery and a hill in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A rustic stone building with multiple windows, a satellite dish, and a small staircase leading to a door.
A window with a green frame and a view of a mountainous landscape.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 3 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located in a rural area, providing a peaceful retreat. Explore nearby attractions like Colle di Val d'Elsa Cathedral and Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli Archeological Museum.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colle di Val d'Elsa Cathedral
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Colle di Val d'Elsa, Toscana
  • Place, Colle di Val d'Elsa Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo del Cristallo di Colle di Val d'Elsa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alta Val d'Elsa River Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Photographer's House

It is your home in Tuscany, furnished with the grace and love of those born there.
It will allow you to breathe the familiar and peaceful atmosphere of an ancient medieval village.
You can admire the Castle, which welcomes you with the grandeur of its walls, the Civic Tower, the Cathedral and the Palazzo del Campana.
The panorama of the green countryside and the garden will allow you to rest and enjoy special moments of quiet and silence

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT052012C2Q8QATO8N
Property # 10181779
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 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

About the area

Colle di Val d'Elsa

Located in Colle di Val d'Elsa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Casa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi and Sovestro in Poggio Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Alta Val d'Elsa River Park. The SottoVico Garden and Terre di Vini are also worth visiting.
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Colle di Val d'Elsa, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Colle di Val d'Elsa Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art in Color - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museo del Cristallo di Colle di Val d'Elsa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alta Val d'Elsa River Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sentierelsa Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Badesse Station - 17 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Caterina Cafe' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Garibaldi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Il Castelletto - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Il Torrione - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar San Marziale - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Photographer's House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Photographer's House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Photographer's House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Photographer's House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Photographer's House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli Archeological Museum and Colle di Val d'Elsa Cathedral. Art in Color and Museo del Cristallo di Colle di Val d'Elsa are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location !

Conveniently located in hilltop town, with multiple (excellent) restaurants within short walking distance. Easy to get to Florence/Siena Autostrada, San Gimignano, etc. Spacious property with garden and views - well equipped. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 40 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous

Loved our stay at the photographers house, a magical space. Colle di Val d’Elsa is a beautiful town and we felt privileged to be able to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Grazie..... a presto !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in historic town

The house is spacious, interesting and has everything needed for a holiday. The garden is a huge bonus - room to relax with a view (and grapes on the vine!). It was a joy to stay in an historic house in such an interesting town, with shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. We had a delicious meal at the owner’s restaurant too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay within the castle walls

My husband and I spent 3 days at the Photographer’s house. It is very spacious, has a lovely back yard, it is very quiet and close to restaurants. Lorenzo was very helpful and informative. It was quite the experience. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great find! We loved the experience of living in the heart of the old city, and found Colle to be charming, interesting, and not overrun by tourists. The home itself is lovely (it's got its quirks, like slightly iffy plumbing, but is clearly a beloved home with a charming personality), with wonderful views, comfortable spaces, and a kitchen that works fine for cooking at home if desired. Communication with Laura was good and the check-in and checkout process were easy. Grazie mille, Laura!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Undiscovered jewel

This is a lovely village and an exceptional house. The kitchen was large and cool as it was on the bottom floor. The garden was a delight and we spent many hours dining al fresco sipping local wine. One caution is if you do not like stairs, this might not be your best location for you as there is a flight of stairs from the bedroom on the top floor to the main bathroom on the second floor and another flight to the kitchen. Nonetheless, we really enjoyed this accommodation. It was my partner's favorite of our entire 3 week trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un endroit calme et reposant Tout proche des sites touristiques Et comme nous aimons la photographie nous nous sommes plongés dans les livres et revues de photos
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus ist voll möbliert, bietet dennoch Platz. Es liegt mitten in der malerischen Altstadt. Fürs Ausladen kann das Auto ca. 5 Gehminuten entfernt kurzzeitig abgestellt werden. Geparkt werden muss es ca. 10 Gehminuten entfernt. Am Haus ist ein großer Garten mit Weinreben, Pflaumen- und Kakibaum und Kräutern. Der Garten ist das absolute Highlight! Allerdings könnte er etwas gepflegter sein. Einfachste Plastikstühle, die wahrscheinlich schon Jahre alt sind, dürften zudem gegen hochwertigere Möbel ausgetauscht werden. Im Garten gäbe es noch viel Potential! Es wäre wichtig, wenn die Gäste bei der Einweisung erfahren würden, wie es mit der Müllentsorgung in der Altstadt funktioniert. Anwohner haben Zugangskarten für Müllcontainer am Rand der Stadt. Touristen müssen ihren Müll in kleinen Abfallkörben in der Altstadt entsorgen, die eigentlich dafür nicht vorgesehen sind. Größtes Manko im Haus des Fotografen sind die Toilettenspülungen. Eine Toilette ist quasi nicht nutzbar, da der Spüldruck zu gering ist. Die andere Toilette braucht 10 Min. bis sie wieder einsatzfähig ist. Das ist inakzeptabel und müsste dringend instandgesetzt werden. Überhaupt sollte unbedingt ins Haus investiert werden, dann könnte es ein absolutes Schmuckstück sein. Sicherlich wäre es dann auch teurer in der Vermietung.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentiek huis in een prachtig stadje

Ruim en compleet huis. De bonus is de tuin met het mooie uitzicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unik upplevelse

Helt unik upplevelse och gott värdskap!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wohlfühlen in der Toskana

Ein individuelles, sehr schönes Haus mit einem wunderbaren abgeschlossenen Garten und tollem Blick. hervorragender Ausgangspunkt für kulturelle Unternehmungen. Auch schöne Wanderungen direkt vom Haus aus möglich. Rundum zu empfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbares Ferienhaus mit schönem Garten in der historischen Altstadt von Colle di Val d'Elsa

Wir hatten eine angenehme Woche in Colle di Val d'Elsa. Das Haus ist schön eingerichtet, geräumig und die Zimmer verteilt über 3 Ebenen. Sehr gute Restaurants sind in der Nähe und Siena, San Gimignano und Volterra innerhalb von 30 Minuten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House of the photographer in Colle di Val d'Elsa

We spend a wonderful 2 weeks in this house, situated in the middle of the medieval town of Colle di Val d'Elsa. The owner and her son (who speaks perfect english) were wonderful hosts. The check in was easy, short and grisp as well as check out and change of towels and bed linnen at the middle of our stay. All the restaurant recommendations where perfect and in walking distance from the property. The pictures of the property you find on the homepage here on fewo-direct.de are a 1:1 presentation of how the property looks and feels. The location is perfect for trips to Siena, Florence, San Gimigniano and other pretty places in Tuskany and Chianti. If we decide to further explore this area we defenitely will come back. For people considering this house for their next stay - we only can recommend it and thank Laura and Lorenzo for their warm welcome and caring for us during our stay. They are the perfect host. October 6, 2020 - Michael
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picturesque residence with beautiful view

I have been here for a week with my two children. Parking at the house is not possible and therefore we had agreed on a slightly further parking space. The welcome from Laura and her son who speaks English very well was very warm and friendly. She showed us the house and everything looked well cared and clean. Then she took a photo of our passports and I paid the tourist tax (15 euros). It is a beautiful spacious house with three floors and a beautiful garden with various fruit trees and grape plants. Despite the very hot week (approx. 35 degrees) the house was fairly cool due to the thick walls. We always had the windows open to ventilate, I did not use the mobile air conditioning in the bedroom. In the large cozy kitchen downstairs, with access to the garden and the beautiful view, we spent the most time. Just like the rest of the house, the kitchen is completely furnished and I have cooked several times. The fridge is Italian style and not as cold as I am used to at home. With my height (190 cm) I had to be careful when walking underneath a few low crossbars. Also the shower didn't quite fit my height. We have not seen much of Colle Val d'Elsa, but we did enjoy a few delicious meals at Santa Caterina (café and pizzaria). We have made trips to San Gimignano, Florence and Siena.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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Hosted by Laura

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English, French, Italian
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