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Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4538.2 sq ft
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Scandicci (Firenze), Tuscany
- Place, Arno River6 min drive
- Place, Geopaleontological Museum7 min drive
- Place, Teatro Cantiere Florida7 min drive
- Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are always welcome !
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure that the tourist tax for each person : cash please.! (as from June 1st 2026) has been paid: € 2,5 per person for the first 5 nights for all guests above 11 years of age. Thank you..!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT048041B56S4PIF5A
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Scandicci
Located in Scandicci, this holiday home is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Visarno Arena. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Scandicci (Firenze), Tuscany
What's nearby
- Arno River - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Geopaleontological Museum - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Teatro Cantiere Florida - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
- Florence Charterhouse - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
- Cascine Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Uzzoli e Minuzzoli - 7 min drive
- Aquila - 4 min drive
- Caffè Imperiale - 4 min drive
- Cafè Momus - 5 min drive
- Caffè Del Borgo - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
8.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
25 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica P.
20 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Tuscany
Monica P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
31 Aug, 2013
Peace and Quiet
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan D.
22 Sept, 2013
Typical Tuscany
Jonathan D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
24 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hope to be back
Joseph C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patrick D.
27 Aug, 2013
Authentic Tuscany
Patrick D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
VIVIEN D.
19 Jun, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances à Florence
VIVIEN D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sigrid F.
13 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Himmlische Ruhe und schöne Aussicht
Sigrid F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Isabelle M.
28 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Accueil très chaleureux de nos hôtes
Isabelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
cathy B.
8 May, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement super humide et commodités mensongères
cathy B.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllisch gelegenes Ferienhaus im Olivenhain
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angélique S.
6 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On a adoré !
Angélique S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katrin F.
1 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Lage, nette Gastgeber
Katrin F.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kerstin B.
14 Oct, 2020
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bilder versprechen mehr als die Realität hergibt.
Kerstin B.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristine R.
8 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Kristine R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Magdalene S.
22 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannung
Magdalene S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
29 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Tuscany
Michael R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanja v.
10 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place to look for!
Tanja v.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Siraj R.
11 Nov, 2018
A pleasant home in a great location and the finest hosts!
Siraj R.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paul N.
5 Oct, 2017
Very nice place for holidays - sehr nettes Haus für erholsamen Urlaub.
Paul N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Doris P.
19 Sept, 2017
Schönes toskanisches Anwesen, abseits der hektischen Stadt, nette Gastgeber, toller Ausblick
Doris P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laurie E.
29 Apr, 2016
Breathtaking views
Laurie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
Archival
4/10 Poor
26 Aug, 2013
Disappointing
Archival
10/10 Excellent
andrew l.
18 Aug, 2013
'Tuscan Dream'
andrew l.
About the host
Hosted by Julian & Anna
My wife(Anna) and I (Julian) are British citizens, but both have some Italian blood and have lived on this property since we got married.
I am essentially an extra virgin olive oil producer, but I also enjoy organizing wine tours. My wife is an English teacher in Italian schools, but her presence is fundamental for running this business. Anna is also an excellent cook and therefore has decided, if anyone wishes, to give a few cooking lessons (on the premises).
Anna and I love living in the country and enjoy having guests who appreciate this beautiful Tuscan hamlet on top of a hill, but at the same time we are literally a stone's throw from Florence, where we wish to enrich our cultural and social needs !
I am essentially an extra virgin olive oil producer, but I also enjoy organizing wine tours. My wife is an English teacher in Italian schools, but her presence is fundamental for running this business. Anna is also an excellent cook and therefore has decided, if anyone wishes, to give a few cooking lessons (on the premises).
Anna and I love living in the country and enjoy having guests who appreciate this beautiful Tuscan hamlet on top of a hill, but at the same time we are literally a stone's throw from Florence, where we wish to enrich our cultural and social needs !
Why they chose this property
This property is part of a hamlet which was bought by my parents in the late 50's. We decided to come away from Milan and live here, permanently, in 1971. We produced some of the best Chianti wine and an excellent oil, which was exported all around Europe, the US and Canada. I feel very attached to the place, for its approaches, the exclusive, magnificent views, the peace and quiet which makes it quite special and unique, right in the middle of the typical Tuscan countryside, but also very close to civilization!
What makes this property unique
The property is quite unique for its logistical position. Close to all the main roads leading to all the main Tuscan towns, close to the town centre, close to all the main supermarkets, small village shops and restaurants. A 800m private track road (1/2 mile) leading up to the property on a hill (belonging to the hamlet), avoids any potential traffic passing by thus adding a big plus note to this small paradise! Excellent for walks and birdwatching.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian
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