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The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Empoli
  • Place, House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Stadio Carlo Castellani
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'

In the Tuscan countryside a few miles from major cities of art: Florence 25km, Siena 65km, Pisa 60km, Lucca 50km, San Gimigniano 30km, Volterra 45km and 15km Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci).
This apartment has been completely renovated, maintaining all the features of the old Tuscan house with tile floors, wood beamed ceilings, stone fireplace and a large garden surrounding the house, where you can have the utmost relax and enjoy barbecue, Children and volleyball courts.
Because of its geographic position, central in the context of Tuscany, our house is ideal for a stay and a privileged starting point for larger tourist excursions.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Suplemento per la pulizia finale per animali 50€
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048014C2CUZKRZ9Q
Property # 6679421
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Empoli

Located in Empoli, this holiday home is in a rural area. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arno River and Parco di Serravalle. Il Fiaschetto and La Galleria are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Empoli

What's nearby

  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Pontormos House - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Arno River - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 16 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Empoli Station - 9 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Bianconi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moya Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Scarselli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo Montemagnoli - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea. House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Amazing time!!

Vito and Katerina were amazing hosts. They both went above and beyond and made our trip one we'll remember for the rest of our lives.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Dear Allison,Johnny +Jack and Margo many thank for the review we have great memories of you two... expecially the night of the dinner! Thanks again and Happy New Year to all your family! Vito,Kate & Federica + Kelly
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

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

Perfecto

I am reluctant to write this review as I am afraid if we want to come back it might be booked. La home of the Elms is a charming farmhouse located at the end of a narrow dirt road nestled between golden wheat fields, olive groves and vineyards. If your desire is to experience Tuscany the location is perfect. Empoli is a short 10 minute drive where you can hop on a train and reach the Santa Maria Novella train station in the heart of Florence in 25 minutes for 10 round trip. Pisa, Livorno, San Gimignano & Siena are all within an hour drive through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Our hosts, Vito and Kate, provided us with excellent recommendations for dining, shopping, wine tasting and sights to see. Their knowledge of the local wine was unmatched. Their hospitality was exceptional during our week long stay. We hated to leave and on our next trip to Italy we will make it a point to stay with them again.
Fireplace
Kitchen
Mia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Hi Dennis and Lacy, thank you so much for your touching review. Your experience here in Tuscany was ours too! Sharing the topic of wine and food was a real pleasure. We thank you again for your kindness and sobriety. We truly hope to see you again. A big hug from Tuscany, Vito and Kate
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10/10 Excellent

Benedikt B.

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

Wonderfully situated little house

We spent two weeks in this small place in the middle of Tuscany. And we enjoyed it very, very much! Vito and Katarina are wonderful hosts. Always helpful and always with very great tips for excursions and places you wouldn't know otherwise. We were also allowed to help ourselves to their garden and always had fresh tomatoes and herbs. The house is a bit secluded in the middle of the hills. It is nice and quiet and relaxing. We loved it! For those who dare: There are also two bus lines from the main road to Empoli. You just have to look up the times on the internet, as the times given at the bus stop are not really correct. So you can also easily get to Florence, Siena or Pisa from here. Or you can listen to Vito and visit the less touristy places in the area and enjoy these little insider tips! Thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
Hi Benedikt and Kira,it was a pleasure have you here like guests,we want to say that you was greats to use public transport! Many thanks for your review,from the day you live us is not more rain!Now the country road is perfect. Many greetings from Tuscany Vito & Kate
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10/10 Excellent

Katrin L.

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

Ruheoase, perfekt zum relaxen

Rundum perfekt, total liebe Gastgeber, typisches italienisches Häuschen am Ende einer Sackgasse. Man ist ganz für sich und hört den ganzen Tag fast nur Gezirpe und Gezwitscher. Und trotzdem ist man in 15 Min in Empoli, wo es alles zu kaufen gibt und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in max 1 Std Fahrtzeit. Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub (ok, die Mücken haben ein klein wenig genervt ;) ) Es war ein rundum perfekter zu erreichen
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Hi Katrin,thank you very much for your review, it was a pleasure to host you and we hope to see you in the future. Greetings from Tuscany Vito & Kate
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge Q.

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

Una semana en la Toscana

Estuvimos una semana en la casa y fue genial. La casa es amplia y en medio del campo. Cuidado porque para subir a la habitación hay una escalera de caracol. Nosotros fuimos la familia (4 personas) y el perro, que se lo pasó genial. Cuidado que el jardín no está vallado. Nosotros no tuvimos problemas. Los anfitriones geniales, tanto Vito como Katerine muy amables y cercanos. Siempre dispuestos para lo que necesitábamos. Nos ofrecieron aceite que hacen ellos, pimientos y tomates de su huerto. Un placer la estancia en su casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2023
Hola Jorge y familia, gracias por la reseña. Fue una semana agradable con vuestra compañía y nos enamoramos de Zucchero, lo sigo pensando. Muchos saludos desde Toscana, un abrazo Vito, Kate y Federica.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Toller Urlaub mit leichten Problemen

Alles super außer das es kein Trinkwasser aus der Leitung gab, die Waschmaschine und der Geschirrspüler nicht funktioniert haben und die Klimaanlage aus der Beschreibung Aufpreis kostete….. das Haus,Wetter und Gegend waren super. Von ihrer Agentur habe ich bei meinen Anrufen mehr erwartet und überlege mir Rechtsmittel einzulegen da bis heute jegliche Antwort von ihnen fehlt. Das ist sehr enttäuschend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
Dearest Andrew, as for the dishwasher it had broken with the last guests before you and it was not possible to have time to replace it (it has been replaced). As for the washing machine we have two and even if one was broken you used the second one to wash your clothes if you remember. We all year round use the water from the spring of the well which we can also drink but we recommend our guests not to drink it because it is not analyzed continuously but is fine for all other uses. However we always leave 5 liters of drinking water from the fountain town hall which is 1km away from our guests. As far as air conditioning is concerned, the cost of electricity here in Italy has doubled and we cannot afford to give it away, on the site it is specified that the use of air conditioning is paid based on consumption and you don't even have to asked to use it. For these minor problems you could have spoken directly with us since you sent us a message on whatsApp to thank us for a nice holiday. Nonetheless, we thank you for your review and wish you a good future. Many greetings from Tuscany Vito & Kate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele W.

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

Wunderschöne Toskana

Unsere Vermieter waren aufgeschlossen, und sehr sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Hauses in der Natur war einmalig
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Many thanks for your review,we are been very prouds to host you ! Regards from Tuscany Vito &Kate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

An authentic Tuscan experience

The description of the property is exactly as described, only better! The hospitality provided by the owner was superb. A fully equipped kitchen, recommendations to nearby attractions and restaurants all added to this wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Hi Charles & Linda,many thanks for your review,we have a big pleasure to meet you two,the king and the princess !We hope to meet you again. Saluti dalla Toscana Vito and Kate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

raffaella r.

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

Posizione ottima

Ottima posizione per visitare Pisa Firenze e tanti paesini nei dintorni! Casa molto accogliente e pulita..proprietari molto gentili! Lo consiglio!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Gordon M.

Great place

We stayed for 1 week last July and still dream about our time in Empoli. The pictures show how perfect it is. It is centrally located and we were able to use this beautiful home as a base for all of our day trips throughout Tuscany. Highlights of our trip were the personal wine tour by knowlegable Vito, followed by an unforgetable meal prepared by Katarina. Our hosts were very helpful and easy to deal with! Ciao Kathy and Gord Nanaimo, Canada
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Hi Kathy and Gord, many thanks for the review,but we are happy above to know that you spended great time in our house and Tuscany! Thanks again and TANTI SALUTI DALLA TOSCANA! Vito,Katerina & family

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