Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy!

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
A stone structure with a wooden staircase leading up to a platform, surrounded by lush greenery and purple wisteria vines.
A stone building with a covered porch, green shutters, and a table with chairs.
A stone house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, hanging pots, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Panoramic mountain views
    Guests love the sweeping mountain views that frame every part of the stay.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cortona, Tuscany
  • Place, Villa Bramasole
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Margherita Basilica
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 on the lower ground floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. Museum of the Etruscan Academy and Signorelli Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Villa Bramasole and Fortress of Girifalco. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Cortona, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Villa Bramasole - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Santa Margherita Basilica - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • San Domenico Church - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 18 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 16 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Dardano - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enoteca Enotria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Bar De Licius - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪La Bucaccia - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Emma, Near Cortona, Private Pool. BBQ, Stunning views, BBand,Relax, enjoy! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Villa Bramasole, Parterre Garden and Museum of the Etruscan Academy. Signorelli Theatre and Museo Diocesano are also within 9 miles (15 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 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa is amazing. The kitchen is very well equipped, making it easy for us to prepare meals. Air conditioning in 2 bedrooms adds comfort to the residence. The view of the mountains is breathtaking. The villa is a real little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for your review. The views from the house are spectacular and haven't changed in hundreds of years which makes the area so unspoilt and special.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, tranquil setting surrounded by nature - it was just what we wanted. Exactly as listed and communication with the owner was excellent. The complimentary prosecco and delicious homemade crostata was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed the house,pool and the location in the middle of a National Park
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation in Tuscany

We had a very nice and relaxing time there because it is very quiet in this area. We can only recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Emma, a lovely home with a great pool. The scenery is stunning and the gardens beautiful. The house was lovely and clean and tidy and the facilities were excellent. It really made for a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday. Thank you to Luisa for the delicious crostata's and Emma for making this beautiful home available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. In the past several guests have referred to the house as a "healing house" and maybe as we are surrounded by nature at its best, it is true! Luisa was delighted with your comments about her crostata and wants to offer looking lessons to guests next year! Thank you again. Best wishes. Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Italy

A lovely place to stay for a week deep in the Italian countryside. Somewhere to get away from it all.Fantastic pool. Lots of outdoor areas to sit in the sun or the shade. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the house and the area, one of Tuscany's unspoilt secrets! Best wishes. Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week’s stay with family

Villa Gioia is a lovely place to stay for a family or small group of friends. It has fabulous outside space, great location and well laid out interior giving the feeling of a much larger villa. It’s very well equipped for cooking and outside entertaining. Also excellent value for money for this prestigious area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Escape

Beautiful home. Amazing location. Lots of room to spread out. Dinner outside under the grapes. Perfection.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thank you Charles...so glad you and your party enjoyed your stay. We strive to make the house a welcoming house and not just another rental property! The location of the house, looking on to snow capped mountains in winter and verdant oak forests in summer, with all round sun every day was one of the reasons we bought the house many years ago, and every year we make it more and more homely so that people can truly chill out and leave the 21st Century stresses behind them for at least a few weeks. Thank you again for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hill Top Chalet

Had an amazing time in the hills of Cortona. The house was just as advertised. A/C worked great and the kitchen was well appointed. Would highly recommend. We were there 2 months and had an amazing experience.
Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Italian Country Retreat

The villa is a lovely place to stay, with the most stunning views and tranquil setting. We really enjoyed being by the pool, sitting outside in the evenings and dinners around the farmhouse kitchen table. The house stays cool even in hot weather and the pool was one of the best we have had. Emma is a great host who is easy to communicate with and everything ran smoothly. We really want to go back one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you David and family. So glad you enjoyed your holiday. The house is in one of the most unspoilt locations in Tuscany and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Louisa was delighted to accept your present and the fact that you took the time to write your note in Italian made her day! Best Wishes Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two weeks of rest and recreation

What a lovely spot - We had 2 weeks in this charming house and we could have stayed much longer. The description and the pictures are quite accurate - The reality is even better.... Lots of room inside and outside, fully equipped kitchen, very nice pool, "a bit" of WiFi (helps for digital detox)...
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thank you Christian. So glad your family enjoyed your stay. There are so many open spaces around the house to get lost for a while so glad you found them. And you are correct, the pictures on the site don't do the house justice!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Casa Emma was beyond what we could have expected! First of all, Ray was very helpful and communicative from the very beginning. The photos and description of the house are spot on! The views from the house, breathtaking! The house has everything you will need for a relaxing stay in the Tuscan hills! There is absolutely nothing negative to say about our stay, except that the week went by too fast! Thank you, Ray, for letting us share your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2025
Jennifer, thank you for your wonderful review. So glad that you all enjoyed the house, pool etc and breathtaking Tuscany! So delighted that coming all the way from the USA you all embraced Tuscany and made it your own! Kind Regards Ray
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, tranquil villa in a lovely area

We had a fantastic week in this lovely villa. It really does have everything you could possibly need - a real home from home. Lots of lovely spaces inside and out to enjoy. We loved sitting out in the evenings having dinner and we’re lucky to be there during the Perseus meteor shower and saw lots of shooting stars in the clear skys. We also ate out in the lovely town of Cortona - la buccia with beautifully presented food and a couple of more casual restaurants which were also excellent. The local coop was very well stocked so we shopped there on our way back from days out. Lake Trasimeno is worth a visit with some nice towns around the lake and some beach Ed’s with canoes and paddle boards for hire. After a week in a hectic campsite by the coast this was a perfect retreat and a home that is clearly loved and cared for by the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet in the Tuscan hills

This property is somewhat remote, approximately 15-20 minutes outside Cortona. The drive is worth it for the spectacular views. The property has several outdoor areas in a beautifully maintained private hillside setting. The house is warm and welcoming and invites the outside in. The upstairs bedroom uses the bathroom on the main floor, but the stairs are well worth it because it opens to a lovely private terrace where you can watch the sun come up. The other bedroom that we used is on the same level as the dining room, kitchen and living room, and there is a full bathroom just outside the door. We visited several nearby towns, but spent two full days enjoying the swimming pool and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thank you Kathleen. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Knives will be replaced this week! Ray
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not too good

The garden, pool and exterior were nice but the interior is outdated. Too much pots&pans, paintings, accessories. We didn't feel at ease because of that. Couches with blankets, rugs etc. This kind of stuff makes the rooms dusty. Cleaning must be better (dust and spider webs, it attracts mosquito’s). The beds were good. Only two rooms do have airco. The fourth room is a vide above the kitchen and too hot to sleep.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review. We're glad you enjoyed the garden, pool, exterior and bedrooms. It's unfair to give such a low star review for the property because of pots, pans and rugs. The interior design of the house is visible in the many photos we provide and what you see is what you get: a beautiful, Tuscan style property with paintings, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped kitchen for which we have received many compliments. The property is advertised as a three bedroom house. The "fourth room" you reference is in fact a mezzanine floor above the kitchen and it's not advertised as a room. This area is used for storage so it's unfair to review it as a room. Cleaning is done to a high standard before and after every rental. Our cleaner lives locally and is available to visit during rental periods to help with any issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay a Villa Gaoia

A warm and welcoming home in the mountains above Cortona has everything one could possibly need. The beds were very comfortable, the house was immaculately clean which is very important to us. There was a lovely welcome basket of goodies and a book of "things to know", house rules and suggestions on dining, shopping, site seeing which was very, very helpful. There is a lovely family that maintains the house - Karolina, the lovely daughter speaks excellent English and she is a delight. Her mom is an excellent cook as we decided to have her cook for us one evening. Karolina's dad helped get the heat on in the house as we were there very early in the season and it was quite cool. The views and the gardens are breathtaking. The bedrooms are spaced enough apart for privacy which was lovely. The kitchen had every type of bowl, appliance and kitchen utensil we could possibly need. All is in all it was a wonderful accommodation for 2 couples or a large family! The only thing we do want to mention is the roads to the house are extremely windy and slow going.You need to be prepared for this drive. It took a good 20 min. to get down to the town of Cortona. The address does not work on our WAZE GPS so it was a bit difficult to find but the hosts couldn't have been nicer to guiding us via phone. We would highly recommend your staying here! Peaceful and great for families with children. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Marylin, we are so delighted that you and your group enjoyed your stay in our house. It is located in a very beautiful and unspoilt national park and the views are stunning. The kitchen is the heart of the house and as you commented there are every conceivable type of pots and pans to help you enjoy the Tuscan cooking experience. I must admit that when we found out that the house was being rented by a top NYC interior designer we held our breath but we are glad it surpassed your expectations! Many thanks agin for your wonderful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison pensée pour vivre, vraiment, pas pour une pure location. Emplacement très isolé, vues incroyables. Calme total. Équipement très complet, la cuisine est vraiment un atout! Totalement conforme à l’annonce, même plus. Linge de lit, de maison, de bain, produits de base et au-delà. Piscine géniale, seul petit bémol : la présence forte de taons malgré un piège professionnel. Wifi dans la maison, pas à l’extérieur et couverture 5G très faible. Climatisation des chambres ok, dans la cuisine/salle à manger, ouverture des fenêtres pour la fraîcheur, moustiquaires ok. Plusieurs emplacements al fresco. À recommander sans hésiter. Cortona, Arezzo, Lac Trasimene, tout dans un rayon d’1h en voiture. Propriétaire hyper accessible et à l’écoute. Nous avons fait plusieurs voyages en Toscane, cette maison est sur le podium des maisons.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. So glad that you and your family enjoyed the 2 weeks at our house. The house is in the National Park area in the little hills of Cortona and at the same time just 15/20 minutes drive to that Etruscan jewel that is Cortona. We always advise guests who wish to visit Florence or Sienna to take the train. Florence station is just a short walk to the historic centre of the city and Rome is just a couple of hours away by train..perfect for a day trip...but when you get to the house people are reluctant to leave the serenity and beauty of the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location over looking a wood covered valley. About 20 minute drive to Cortona and little traffic on the road. Fantastic pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2026
Emma, so glad you enjoyed the house and location. This location has not changed for ever..part of a National Park..you could imagine legions of Roman soldiers marchig along the old Roman roads in the area..but at the time being so close to Etruscan Cortona with all it's magical restaurants and bars. Magical place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Het was een prachtige vakantiewoning met waanzinnig uitzicht in een natuurgebied met veel rust. We hebben met twee gezinnen genoten van een heerlijke week in deze prachtige woning. Een echte aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes, ruhig gelegenes Ferienhaus

Schönes Haus mit vielen tollen Sitzgelegenheiten und einer atemberaubenden Aussicht. Für Urlauber, die entspannen möchten und Ruhe suchen, perfekt. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants sind in ca. 20-Minütiger Autofahrt erreichbar. Dies war aber bekannt. Eine Grundreinigung bzw. nach Mieterwechsel eine Entfernung der massenhaft vorhandenen Spinnweben wäre angebracht. Pool und Gartenanlage war perfekt. Einziger Nachteil, der uns etwas gestört hat, waren die Skorpione im Haus. Aber das ist der Preis der unbescholtenen Natur und Abgelegenheit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sommerferien in der Berg Idylle

Wunderschönes Anwesen, sehr gepflegt und absolut ruhig gelegen. Eignet sich wunderbar um aus dem Alltag zu entfliehen. Wer mehr Aktion will sollte zentraler buchen. Wir haben viel am Pool entspannt und Tagesausflüge geplant und durchgeführt. Würden jederzeit wieder gehen. Vielen lieben Dank für die schöne Zeit
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Ruhig gelegenes Urlaubsdomizil in wunderschöner Natur

Wir haben eine ruhig gelegene Unterkunft gesucht, abseits von touristischem Trubel, und haben dies hier vorgefunden. Der Garten ist herrlich angelegt und der Duft von Lavendel, Rosmarin und Pinien war einfach wunderbar. Die vielen Schmetterlinge scheinen sich an diesem Ort auch wohlzufühlen. Wir haben gern in der urigen und gut ausgestatteten Küche gekocht und haben uns sonst hauptsächlich draußen am Pool oder unter der Pergola, mit atemberaubenden Ausblick auf die hügelige Umgebung, aufgehalten. Der Pool ist einfach traumhaft und eine willkommene Erfrischung bei heißen Temperaturen. Die Begegnung mit den in der Toskana vorkommenden kleinen Skorpione fanden die Kinder befremdlich, die Geckos hingegen fanden sie niedlich. Schön wären gemütlichere Sitzauflagen für die Stühle. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und haben uns im Großen und Ganzen wohl gefühlt. Vielen Dank für die reibungslose Abwicklung.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Idyllisches Landhaus

Wer einen abgelegenes Plätzchen sucht und akzeptiert, dass der nächste Supermarkt, Bäcker etc. ca 20 Autominuten entfernt ist, wird hier glücklich. Die Realität sieht mindestens genauso schön aus wie die Fotos - tolles Anwesen mit großem gepflegtem Pool. Danke an Luca für die freundliche Begrüßung und die "24-7 WhatsApp Service-Hotline"! Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Danke Philippe and family, Ray
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

one of the best holidays we had

We enjoyed 14 wonderfiul days in Villa Gioa. A place of peace and time to rest. We will definitely be back, because relaxation and tranquility is possible without any restrictions. Beautiful Cortona, with great bars and restaurants. To enjoy it is also just the right place. We love this house and the beautiful garden, the breathtaking views and nature and look forward to being back in summer of 2019. Thank you so much!!!! Dorle, Daniel, Käthe, Wolfgang, Arthur and dog Berta from Germany
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Dorle, Daniel and family,and dog Berta! Thank you for your wonderful review of your stay in our house. We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation and that you have also booked it for 2019! Delighted also that you Dorle with your love of horses have found a local stable for you to go trail riding next year. We are very privileged to own this house and land in a beautiful location looking onto the mountains of the National Park. Over the years we have christened this house 'the healing house' as the peace and tranquility seems to peel away the stress that affects us all in this sometimes mad world we live in! We will be making a few improvements over the winter as we mostly always do so that will be the surprise in store for you in 2019!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Our holiday in Tuscany

Its all as it says " On the Tin ! Relaxing ; peaceful ; wonderful views ; great pool. With all the facilities you could ask for. Occasionally the odd shower or grey cloud to remind us of back home , but normally blue skies & sunshine to while away the days. Plus the hordes of beautiful butterflies ; the well laid out shrubs & aromatic herbs , and especially the early morning visits from the bounding hare. Val & John Smith + family. Heswall.UK 09 - 23/06/18.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful villa in thr Tuscan hills.

We stayed here for 2 weeks as a treat for our twins finishing university. The villa itself was a delight, in a beautiful setting. The villa is very well equipped.We loved sitting out in the evenings, watching the fire flies and listening out for the wild boar below. We ate out both at the Hotel in Portole as well as nearby pizzeria which we preferred as they do a lot more than pizza's. Highlights for us included Sienna, Montepulciano, Cortona and a trip to Leuter winery. The drive up/down to Campucia gets very tedious so the key is to call in to the supermarket on the way back from a day out.
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