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A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway

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A villa with a terrace and outdoor seating area, surrounded by trees and hills.
An outdoor dining area with a rustic wooden pergola, string lights, and a brick floor.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a patterned rug, a sofa, a table with a bowl, and a fireplace.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a tiled floor. There are two white wicker chairs with cushions and a small glass table.
A spacious dining area with a long table and chairs, arched brick arches, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fauglia (PI), Provincia di Pisa
  • Place, Giorgio Kienerk Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Casciana Thermal Baths
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasta Martelli
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway

Podere Fonte del Merlo is a country villa with large living rooms on the ground floor featuring 5 fireplaces, surrounded by woods and expansive flower gardens. It’s the perfect place to relax by the pool, take walks through the surrounding hills, cook on the barbecue or in the wood-fired oven, and dine under the pergola covered in wisteria and grapevines. Practice yoga and enjoy outdoor activities, or simply savour the peace and privacy. The location is also excellent for day trips to the nearby cities of Livorno, Pisa, Lucca (20 minutes), and Florence (50 minutes).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Dogs over 25kg not allowed on the first floor.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
To obtain the host's approval for the booking, the ID of (only) the person making the referral must be provided to verify the minimum age requirement.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT050014B4YYLNYK3C
Property # 11025083
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Fauglia

Located in Fauglia, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arno River and Giardino Scotto, while Villa Mimbelli and Museo della Grafica are cultural highlights. Consider Cinema Teatro Lux for a night out or Pasta Martelli if you're travelling with kids.
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Fauglia (PI), Provincia di Pisa

What's nearby

  • Giorgio Kienerk Museum - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta e di Sant'Angelo - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Casciana Thermal Baths - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Pasta Martelli - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Port of Livorno - 36 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Cascina Station - 24 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Fraschetta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪J63 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Il Rosmarino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sport Lory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo L'isola - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A villa surrounded by greenery with a pool, perfect for a completely relaxing and private getaway located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pasta Martelli, Castello dei Vicari and Chiesa di Santa Lucia. Mercato Centrale and Chiesa di San Bartolomeo a Pastina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were a family group of 11, including my aunt, children, and grandchildren, and the house was perfect for our reunion. It provided everything we needed: a swimming pool, barbecue, pool table, table tennis, and -best of all- a beautiful shaded patio. The house is very spacious and exceptionally well suited to large groups. Zoe was friendly and helpful and gave us plenty of useful suggestions for day trips.I would highly recommend this house to anyone who appreciates a charming, rustic style.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Our group felt at home with this lovely place immediately. Lots of space, in the house itself and outside in the large garden, with a nice swimming pool and romantic terrace where we spend our evenings. The house is complete, we did not miss anything, there were even lots of toys for in the pool. Zoë is an excellent host and we were sad to leave, but confident to return here one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in this villa as a large family. Zoe was amazing throughout and communicated extremely well. The house is fantastic and very much traditional Italian which is exactly what we wanted. There is a lovely eating area with grapes hanging from the overhead structure and we had many wonderful meals there. If you want to be an Italian nonna for the week, this is the place. We went for a local wine tasting which was divine at Fattoria Uccelliera Fauglia and had an amazing array of meats and cheeses served with the wine. The pool is lovely and gated so good for children. We visit many villas and this was one of the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week with friends.

My family of 5 stayed with two other families and had a really great holiday (Kids ages ranged from 13-17). The villa was perfect for lying by the pool and playing pool games during the day, and having bbq’s for dinner and chatting in the beautiful outside patio area. We stayed in August during extremely high temperatures. Being from Ireland we did find it very hot at night, but we managed with the fans provided. The location in Tuscany was great to visit bigger cities and we explored the area with trips to Lucca, Pisa, nearby vineyards and the coast. You definitely need to drive everywhere as the nearest town was not overly picturesque and would be a long walk to get to from the villa. However, there were a few really lovely little villages with great restaurants within a 10 minute drive. We loved La Fraschetta in Lorenzana. Zoe, the host was extremely welcoming and helpful, and always quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaus in der Toskana

Der Urlaub bei Zoe war perfekt. Das Haus mit Garten ist einfach ein Traum. Das Grundstück ist zum Glück nicht ganz so riesig wie es auf den Bildern scheint - aber man hat sehr viel Platz, es ist gepflegt und liebevoll gestaltet. Das Haus ist sauber und bietet alles was man braucht. Und auch in den Betten haben alle gut geschlafen. Zoe war sehr freundlich und immer hilfsbereit. Der Check bei der Abreise war kurz und fair. Jederzeit wieder!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alles Perfekt

Wir hatten eine grandiose Zeit :) Das Haus ist wunderschön. Pool und Essbereich im Freien absolut umwerfend Die Küche ist außergewöhnlich gut ausgestattet und der Kontakt mit Zoe war sehr freundlich Wir können uns gut vorstellen dieses Haus nochmal zu buchen!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolles großes Haus

Tolles großes Haus, man ist ganz für sich allein!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely base for family gathering

This is a lovely traditional Tuscan farmhouse, really well presented and very well equipped. We spent a week and celebrated birthdays here. We had a wonderful time with brothers, sisters and cousins. Zoe was very helpful and friendly, accommodating every need. The weather was so hot we mainly just enjoyed the pool, walked up the hill for sunset and made use of the pizza oven and BBQ in the evenings. A wonderful holiday! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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