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Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.

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Aerial view
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, ping pong, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationPiazzale Michelangelo16 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery16 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)40 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
35 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.

This delightful studio apartment (380 ft2 / 35 m2) can be your home away from home while you visit Florence and Tuscany. Enjoy fascinating days of exploration from a peaceful, rural home base like this.

Located only a 20-minute drive from Florence's historic center, you can also take advantage of free parking in nearby Bagno a Ripoli and use the convenient bus system to tour the city.

The flat is attached to a typical Tuscan 'casa colonica' (country farmhouse) occupied by the owners and provides a tranquil, private place to recover after a day of touring. There are no other tourists. You'll be the only ones. The house is located on a hillside, with breath-taking views of the city of Florence and the hills surrounding Florence. The property consists of approximately nine acres (fenced) in an area protected from development and is planted in olive and fruit trees and grapevines.

Perfect for independent travelers with a car, other cities of interest within 60 miles (96 km) include Siena (40 mi/64 km), Pisa (57 mi/91 km), San Gimignano (35 mi/44 km), Lucca (52 mi/83 km), Arezzo (43 mi/69 km), Cortona (59 mi/94 km) and Volterra (50 mi/80 km). The Chianti wine region is also easily visited by car.
The areas highlighted in the ad (restaurant Donnini, the church of San Lorenzo, etc.) are much closer to what was written by the program, all are in Bagno a Ripoli, but not exactly in the village.

The apartment overlooks the beautiful Tuscan countryside. It is composed of a living room with sofa, a kitchen equipped with cook top, refrigerator, double sink,
mini oven and microwave, a bathroom with sink, shower, toilet and bidet, a loft with sleeping area. The very pretty and romantic double bedroom is reached via an internal wooden staircase. The staircase is steep, not suitable for very old people or people with walking problems.
In the apartment you can surf the internet (WiFi available).

The large terrace reserved for your exclusive use can be used for sunbathing, dining 'al fresco', reading and watching the sunsets as you gaze upon the Duomo and the olive groves below.

A well-marked hiking trail at the end of the driveway includes a section of the ancient Roman road from Bologna to Rome via Florence. Additional trails cover nearby hills and offer panoramic vistas of the area.

Gated access provides security for you, your car and possessions. Reserved parking. Come and go as you please.

Access to the apartment includes approximately one-third mile (500 meters) of graveled road. A car is strongly suggested. The road is not suitable for luxury cars. Because of the rain is not always in very good condition. Who is writing this description, goes down and up all year round without any problem with a Honda Jazz (Fit)

Possibility of long term rentals. From 6 months up to 1 year. Monthly price 600

Keywords: Independent Travel, Peace and quiet, Secure, Private, Self Catering

Property manager

Fiorenza

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ashtrays provided for smoking outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Farmhouse Lovely Location Perched Hillside Overlooking Florence
Farmhouse Lovely Location Perched Hillside Overlooking Florence
Perched on a Hill Overlooking Florence. Absolute Peace Quiet
Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace quiet.

About the area

Bagno a Ripoli

Located in Bagno a Ripoli, this apartment is in a rural area. Historic Center - Downtown and Pitti Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Historic Center - Downtown - 14 min drive
  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 16 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 16 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 12 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 17 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Pizzeria Casamatta - 13 min drive
  • Bar Mario - 8 min drive
  • Acqua e Farina - 9 min drive
  • Nuovo Ranch - 8 min drive
  • Trattoria Donnini - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet. ?

There is free parking nearby.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing, WiFi not as advertised, no refund
If you don’t need WiFi, won’t be planning to shower here, don’t mind discussing with host whenever you want to go out (so the dogs won’t escape) and don’t mind big dogs, then you might enjoy the lovely landscape views, beautiful dogs, and chatting with the property owner, who is multilingual. In that case, I only have one piece of advice: the road/drive up to the property is *extremely* bumpy. If you’re still reading, here’s the rest of my review: The shower has a plastic mat over the drain that blocks water flow. During my shower, the water backed up and pooled throughout the entire bathroom floor up to and almost out the door. It seemed really unsanitary. Even when that mat is removed, showering still makes most of the bathroom floor wet for a while (there’s a squeegee provided that doesn’t work to make the floor dry). Unfortunately, we had to leave 4 days early because the WiFi wasn’t working enough for video calls and my husband needed that for his remote work. When we brought this up, the owner kept repeating that this had never happened to anyone else and emphasized not to say online that the WiFi didn’t work. This made me extremely uncomfortable. I don’t usually write reviews but it felt important to share this because it was indeed our experience and I hate to think of guests being silenced and reviews/ratings being misleading as a result. No refund given when asked, & unfortunately there’s no policy to protect against this kind of issue with a listing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This property is breathtaking. The hostess was so sweet and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while visiting Tuscany.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Florence visit
Host was great. Very accommodating and informative about the area. Property and view were amazing. Would definitely recommend and also return. Very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time away
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The view is spectacular. The small cozy house is comfortable and our hose was lovely. The only drawback is the road up to the house. If you are renting a car, make sure it is an SUV that is not low to the ground. The charm of being in such a wonderful place is that the road is unpaved and if it has rained it can be pretty bumpy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Madeleine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ganz besonderer Ort
Wunderbare Lage über der Stadt, erholsam nach der turbulenten Betriebsamkeit. Für Menschen die Natur lieben und auch eine Spur Abenteuer schätzen. Sehr aufmerksame, liebenswürdige Gastgeberin !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub im Sehnsuchtsland Toscana
Der Aufenthalt bei Florenz in den Olivenhängen über Bagno a Ripoly bei Fiorenza bleibt uns in bester Erinnerung. Das besondere Quartier, die ruhige Lage mit Sicht auf Florenz und weiter Umgebung und die abendlichen Sonnenuntergänge haben uns sehr gut getan. Leider haben wir Fiorenza nicht kennen gelernt, da sie im Urlaub war. Dafür wurden wir von Edda und Lindsay wunderbar umsorgt. Mit Auto oder Bus ab Tankstelle in Ripoly kann man Florenz und Umgebung sehr gut erkunden. Wir können das Quartier nur weiterempfehlen. Ulrich und Magdalena
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholung in der Natur am Rande der Großstadt
Sehr nette Gastgeber, schöne, ruhige Lage in der Natur nahe der Großstadt. Sehr gut ausgestattete, kleine Ferienwohnung mit sehr großer Terrasse, von der man auf Florenz hinunterschauen kann. Viele Möglichkeiten, Kunst und Kultur, alte Städte anzuschauen oder zu Fuß oder mit dem Mountainbike die schöne toskanische Landschaft zu erkunden.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Danke
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Fiorenza sehr genossen. Zwar war die erste Anfahrt etwas abenteuerlich aber am Ende des Weges fanden wir ein wunderschönes Anwesen inmitten eines Olivenhains mit wunderschönen Blick auf Florenz vor und - dies vor allem - eine liebevolle Gastgeberin! Vielen lieben Dank Fiorenza für eine wunderbare Woche, wir kommen gerne wieder! Alexandra und Markus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein meditativer Ort
Ruhig und romantisch gelegen in den Hügeln Nahe Florenz. Ein wundervoller Rückzugsort für Zwei, die die Natur lieben. Fiorenza ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns vom ersten Tag an sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist einfach, aber sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Terrasse mit dem herrlichen Blick über das gesamte Umland atemberaubend schön. Wir konnten uns nicht sattsehen. Florenz ist in 20 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Für uns war es ein absolut perfekter Ort und wir werden wiederkommen. Mille Grazie Fiorenza!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oase der Ruhe und Entspannung
Es war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt bei unserer Gastgeberin Fiorenza! Ein unglaublich ruhiger und friedlicher Ort, in Mitten der Natur, aber mit dem Auto in 25 min in Florenz. Ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Toskana! Die Auffahrt zur Unterkunft ist etwas herausfordernd, da die Straße lediglich aus Kies besteht und den Berg hinaufgeht, mit einem VW Passat war es teilweise grenzwertig. Die Unterkunft selbst ist komplett ausgestattet, gemütlich und ruhig. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Gastfreundlichkeit und liebevolle Betreuung - wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023