Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites.
4.9
Outstanding(44 Reviews)House in Florence
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
*Guidelines for enhanced cleaning and disinfection are being followed to guarantee the utmost safety of our guests
Hidden Florence still exists! Villa Ventura is located in the most picturesque area of downtown Florence. An ancient pilgrim path takes you to Ponte Vecchio and the historical center in no time. Nestled just above San Niccolo, the oldest and most beloved district by the Florentines, you can truly enjoy the best of the countryside and the city. This luxuriously renovated three bedroom villa offers privacy, breathtaking views, terraces, gardens and a quiet hideaway. Erta Canina is part of historical Florence and the ancient monk path takes you to all sites in no time. The villa is located close to Piazzale Michelangelo and therefore it is on top of the hill, overlooking Florence. The gorgeous view of the duomo will make the steep path very worth the while. Alternatively, Ponte Vecchio is a quick taxi or bus ride away.
For longer stays please note that we require an obligatory weekly mid cleaning which will guarantee a perfectly cleaned home for you including a change of all linen and sheets. Please inquire directly with the owner for fees and cleaning schedules which will be coordinated according to your convenience.
Hidden Florence still exists! Villa Ventura is located in the most picturesque area of downtown Florence. An ancient pilgrim path takes you to Ponte Vecchio and the historical center in no time. Nestled just above San Niccolo, the oldest and most beloved district by the Florentines, you can truly enjoy the best of the countryside and the city. This luxuriously renovated three bedroom villa offers privacy, breathtaking views, terraces, gardens and a quiet hideaway. Erta Canina is part of historical Florence and the ancient monk path takes you to all sites in no time. The villa is located close to Piazzale Michelangelo and therefore it is on top of the hill, overlooking Florence. The gorgeous view of the duomo will make the steep path very worth the while. Alternatively, Ponte Vecchio is a quick taxi or bus ride away.
For longer stays please note that we require an obligatory weekly mid cleaning which will guarantee a perfectly cleaned home for you including a change of all linen and sheets. Please inquire directly with the owner for fees and cleaning schedules which will be coordinated according to your convenience.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Florence
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(44 Reviews)4.9
Karin is the consummate host down to the very last detail. From arranging a transfer from the train station to restaurant recommendations to coffee to wine and of course the air conditioning we were pampered and felt right at home! The villa is lovely and the neighborhood charming. We walked off many great meals heading back up the hill! Thank you again Karin!
4.9
When we travel with our adult family, we stay at VRBOs. This is BY FAR our favorite VRBO! The location is within easy walking distance of the city center of Florence. Each bedroom room was spacious and no detail was overlooked in this GORGEOUS villa! There was a dining table inside, as well as one outside on the patio. We would eat outside, as it overlooked the Tuscany region! Simply BEAUTIFUL!
4.9
Karin was a wonderful host and the property was beautiful!
4.9
Karin was wonderfully helpful and made renting easy! The home is beautiful...and the path in to Florence is lovely. A little bit of a workout to return up hill to the home...but we found it a nice walk after dinner:-) It was a little challenging to get taxi services at this location- but otherwise we very much enjoyed Villa Ventura! Thank you Karin!
4.9
My family had a wonderful stay. Karin was very attentive to our needs.
4.9
Exceptionally well appointed VRBO in Florence. Small walk up the hill but easy uphill walking distance all the major restaurants and museums. The place is an architectural masterpiece. I wish I lived here.
4.9
This property is the perfect distance away from the hussle and bussle of Firenze. It is clean and very comfortable. You'll get your heart rate coming up the hill, but we loved the exercise.
4.9
Villa Ventura is a magnificent property. Every detail of this property has been thought out and well-executed. We loved the modern design and cozy touches of this property. The sunset views from the lovely terrace were incredible every single night that we were there. The hot air balloons in the morning views were outstanding, too. The en-suite bathrooms were all beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. It is difficult to find a villa for rent that has such a close proximity to town. The San Niccolo neighborhood nearby has a nice bakery, a couple of small markets, a coffee shop, good restaurants, wine bars, pizza places, etc. And it is a quick walk to (and across) the Arno River from there. That said, it is a fairly steep walk up back up the hill to the villa. (We did it at least twice a day so it is definitely doable,) We are already making plans to go back to this delightful find. The communication with the owners was exemplary! They are just great.
4.9
My family had the most incredible stay at Villa Ventura and didn’t want it to come to an end! We enjoyed the peacefulness and serenity of the beautiful Tuscan countryside and the ability to walk into the city to explore. The villa itself is amazing. Lots of natural light, clean, comfortable, and stunning. Karin was a phenomenal host. She was super responsive and provided many great recommendations in response to our many questions. We appreciated her arranging our transfer to and from the train station. We hope to return to Villa Ventura.
4.9
I think that they used a lot of photo shop. It difinately does not look anything like the photos. They need to tell there customers you need to walk down and up a very steep hill. Also if you need a taxi you need to walk up to Main Street. Owner can be very harsh! Would not recommend.
4.9
Beautiful Villa with amazing views. Very spacious. Private elevator within the property. Very comfortable for an extended stay.
4.9
The villa was one of the highlights of our trip to Florence given the layout and quality of the finishes, location, and Karin's responsiveness during our stay. Highly recommended.
4.9
This was a great place to stay and away from the hectic downtown Florence. The views are beautiful.
4.9
What a beautiful property located in an idyllic setting just a short walk above the city center. Will absolutely return again!
4.9
Karin was wonderful to deal with - she went above and beyond to respond to our questions and needs. This spectacular renovated villa is a short walk out of town. A beautiful area and a quiet resting spot after exploring busy Florence for the day. The 3 bedrooms we used were very comfortable, each had large bathrooms, and kitchen was well stocked. The patio area was such a nice spot to grab a glass of wine at the end of the day. Nothing negative to say at all. I highly recommend! Thanks Karin.
4.9
All I can say is incredible. The view, the rental, working with Karin, couldn’t of been better. We are coming back for a longer stay next time. What a wonderful experience for all.
4.9
Our family of six had a wonderful 8 days staying at Villa Ventura. The views of Florence from the walking path each day were breathtaking. The view from the patio of the countryside was just as pleasant. The renovation of the villa is first class. Karin and her family have taken great care to ensure that every detail is order for their guests. Karin was extremely responsive, arranging for all our transportation needs to and from the train station and airport. When we inquired about a cooking class at the villa, Karin suggested chef Patrizia. Patrizia was amazing. Our time with Patrizia was a highlight of our trip. We got our exercise during our trip, which was exactly what we were looking for by staying at Villa Ventura, walking the path to and from the city each day, taking in the incredible views. We cannot recommend Villa Ventura highly enough. Our entire family was extremely impressed with the property. A 5+ star experience!
4.9
We loved this property the perfect place for the family to have our Christmas. Each room had it's own bathroom. The view is out of this world. The place was so clean and very well equipped. The town and location really lived up to being in Italy. Like others said the only downside is walking up the hill from the backside using the street was easy. And hard to get cabs to come to you so you had to walk into town which is not far away.
The homeowner was great at communicating with us and coordinated a driver to the airport.
4.9
The property was beautiful and modern. The entire process of renting , communicating with the owner, her advice and recommendations were all perfect. The property is on a hill just outside the main city, it has great views but can be difficult to get to town. We are middle aged couples and walking down and then uphill we’re not an option. Getting taxis was easy and really helped alleviate any travel issues. Florence is a beautiful city with great art, history, shopping and food. People throughout our visit were friendly, helpful and welcoming. We truly loved our experience and would highly recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting a unique experience in Florence.
4.9
We spent almost two weeks at this beautiful property. We wanted a different experience than being in the middle of the city center and this villa did not disappoint. The location was incredible, up on the hillside above Florence where we watched beautiful sunsets every single night from our own terrace.
The floor plan of the house is ideal for friends and family alike - each bedroom offering their own individual bathroom made it private, yet very comfortable and functional. The living area and good sized outside terrace offered plenty of space for all.
The amenities of the property are exceptional - no convenience was left undone. From beautiful finishes, outdoor lighting in the evenings to automated shades throughout - all were lovely and well executed.
The walk down the path was easy enough, even with a toddler in a stroller. There are great restaurants right at the bottom the hill in the San Niccolo neighborhood and we found it very easy to catch taxis back up the hill from the many taxi stands located around the city center. The Villa is also just a 10 minute, flat walk to Piazzale Michelangelo, a lively spot that overlooks all of Florence.
Karin was a most gracious and available host. Not one text went unanswered for more than a few minutes and she consistently helped with all of our needs and questions -( including arranging an unexpected 4:30am transfer from the Villa to the airport for an early flight.)
We would definitely love to stay at this beautiful property again!
4.9
Awesome place and thoroughly enjoyed it!
4.9
Overall, this is a very spacious property with three bedrooms and baths, all en suite, with really nice views of Florence from the upper floors. The elevator helped a great deal as the laundry and extra bath are in the basement. The villa was clean and well equipped with very good air conditioning, which came in very handy during our stay as temps were close to 100 degrees F each day.
As several reviewers have mentioned, the location is a bit out of the way and the local taxi's are hit/miss in terms of willingness to come out. Getting a ride from in town out to the villa wasn't a problem, but calling for a taxi in Florence is a bit of an issue in general and getting one out to the villa even more so. We elected to rent a car based on several reviews and consultation with the host. The property was supposed to have a parking spot, but the host gave up the spot to a neighbor during our stay as the neighbor was having a pool installed and needed the spot for crews to access his yard. We weren't aware of this when we reserved the rental and were told after the fact. Parking was supposed to be available at the "top of the street" right off the main road, but we found that to be constantly full as most everyone on the street parked up there (the street where the villa is located is very narrow and it's very difficult to turn around) and if you didn't get your spot very early in the day and keep it you likely wouldn't have a spot when you returned in the late afternoon or evening, which defeated the purpose of having the car. Additionally, Florence has zones within the city that are off-limits to drivers without a permit, which basically means the taxis and some locals. All things considered, the rental car wasn't worth it for us. Couple that with the issue of getting taxis out to the villa and the logistics became an unforeseen issue and limiting factor.
We did make the walk "down the hill" to Florence city center. It's a beautiful walk on the way down, but make no mistake it's steep in spots and making the walk back up the hill, which we did once, isn't for the masses. It's a major challenge and really isn't suitable for most.
We enjoyed our stay in the villa itself but would caution prospective renters to give proper consideration to the logistics involved of staying off the beaten path. If you plan to spend a significant amount of time in the villa and your focus is more about getting out and about in Tuscany it makes more sense.
4.9
Family Stay in Florence
This property is beautiful. Exactly as the owner describes it. Well suited with all the amenities you would like. We were a family of 4 with plenty of room. A great choice to stay verse a hotel on a 8 day family trip.
4.9
3 nights in Firenze
Wow! This property was beautiful. All of the bedrooms we’re gorgeous, the kitchen and living room was very modern and very put together. Our family got to see an amazing area of Florence that we never knew existed. But that huge hill is no joke in the summer heat. Make sure to be prepared for that hill since it is very steep and long. But other then that it was an amazing experience and I would totally recommend, the property and area if you love walking around a beautiful city.
4.9
Florence
We could not have imagined the property to be more beautiful. The location and views were perfect and just a short walk from everything Florence has to offer. The San Niccolo neighborhood offers many superb restaurants where we ate lunch and dinner. Other restaurants in Florence are just a convenient taxi ride away in the evening. Our host was magnificent and answered all of our questions in a timely manner and went above and beyond our expectations even helping to arrange the car service we used when we travelled outside of Florence. We look forward to coming back in the very near future.
4.9
The villa is recently fully remodeled and in perfect condition. Short walk on the monk trail to the city gates.
Florence is awesome and it was great to be able to simply walk to everywhere- which we did daily.
Overall a wonderful experience!
Thank you to Karin the host who was very attentive.
4.9
Karin could not have been more welcoming. The home met all of our needs, and the patio was absolutely gorgeous. A bonus, the beautiful scent of honeysuckle, lilacs, and roses greeted us every time we opened the doors or windows! Perfect location for experiencing everything Florence offers.
4.9
The home is even better than our high expectations.The beds are so comfortable and the home was extremely clean.The short walk to San Niccolo is breathtakingly beautiful.Karin’s very quick responses to inquiries was much appreciated.The home made our Florence vacation even more special.
4.9
Stunning Home on the hill
The home is even better than our high expectations.The beds are so comfortable and the home was extremely clean.The short walk to San Niccolo is breathtakingly beautiful.Karin’s very quick responses to inquiries was much appreciated.The home made our Florence vacation even more special.
4.9
THis is a lovely home, beautifully restored and equipped with all the amenities of a 5 star hotel. Unique location, in the hills above Florence, but a relatively short walk (up and down a steep hill) into historic Florence. Owner was very helpful throughout our stay. While the location is fantastic, it posed two challenges for us — first, it’s at least a 30-45 minute walk into central Florence (10 minutes to the local neighborhood), so if the plan is to visit the city each day, it’s a commitment and difficult to just “pop back to the house.” For example, we struggled with groceries — and doing a major shopping for the week is tough unless you take a taxi from the market. The other challenge was having a car. We had planned to use the house as a base for touring nearby areas in Tuscany, but because the parking situation was so difficult, and the roads so narrow, we ended up leaving our car parked for the week — and focused mostly on Florence rather than the nearby area. That said, the location is wonderful if you’re prepared for lots of walking.
4.9
Hilltop Paradise
Karin could not have been more welcoming. The home met all of our needs, and the patio was absolutely gorgeous. A bonus, the beautiful scent of honeysuckle, lilacs, and roses greeted us every time we opened the doors or windows! Perfect location for experiencing everything Florence offers.
4.9
Great house with a nice mix of country and city
THis is a lovely home, beautifully restored and equipped with all the amenities of a 5 star hotel. Unique location, in the hills above Florence, but a relatively short walk (up and down a steep hill) into historic Florence. Owner was very helpful throughout our stay. While the location is fantastic, it posed two challenges for us — first, it’s at least a 30-45 minute walk into central Florence (10 minutes to the local neighborhood), so if the plan is to visit the city each day, it’s a commitment and difficult to just “pop back to the house.” For example, we struggled with groceries — and doing a major shopping for the week is tough unless you take a taxi from the market. The other challenge was having a car. We had planned to use the house as a base for touring nearby areas in Tuscany, but because the parking situation was so difficult, and the roads so narrow, we ended up leaving our car parked for the week — and focused mostly on Florence rather than the nearby area. That said, the location is wonderful if you’re prepared for lots of walking.
4.9
Perfect In All Ways
The villa is recently fully remodeled and in perfect condition. Short walk on the monk trail to the city gates.
Florence is awesome and it was great to be able to simply walk to everywhere- which we did daily.
Overall a wonderful experience!
Thank you to Karin the host who was very attentive.
4.9
Wonderful!
My family really enjoyed staying here! Would highly recommend and we just might come back.
4.9
Villa Ventura is a slice of heaven in Florence - the house is so thoughtfully renovated and decorated! The space was perfect for our family and the outside patio was the perfect place to eat, drink and make memories. Karin is a fabulous host and was there for us for everything we needed during our stay: restaurant and car service recommendations to the wonderful Chef Alfonso and help with documents for our return to the states. The views are outstanding and the sunsets magical. Can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience and we will definitely be back!
One note: if you are out of shape or elderly the monk’s path is no joke…plan on taking a taxi up the hill. Even though, don’t let it stop you from staying here - it’s worth it!
4.9
Outstanding!
Villa Ventura is a slice of heaven in Florence - the house is so thoughtfully renovated and decorated! The space was perfect for our family and the outside patio was the perfect place to eat, drink and make memories. Karin is a fabulous host and was there for us for everything we needed during our stay: restaurant and car service recommendations to the wonderful Chef Alfonso and help with documents for our return to the states. The views are outstanding and the sunsets magical. Can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience and we will definitely be back!
One note: if you are out of shape or elderly the monk’s path is no joke…plan on taking a taxi up the hill. Even though, don’t let it stop you from staying here - it’s worth it!
4.9
Gorgeous very comfortable home just south of Florence center in hills with incredible views. Can’t say enough about this house as we’ve stayed in several rental homes and this is far and away the best and at a good price point. No need for a car if you’re staying in Florence. We walked to and from city center every day. One caution - the hill to the house is long and very steep. It was a great workout every day and helped to burn off the calories from bread and pasta. But it is a steep hill. Incredible views. Owner was always immediately accessible. Home is beautiful and very well appointed. Zero complaints and highly recommended. Looking forward to returning to Florence and this home again soon!
4.9
Gorgeous home walkable to Florence center
Gorgeous very comfortable home just south of Florence center in hills with incredible views. Can’t say enough about this house as we’ve stayed in several rental homes and this is far and away the best and at a good price point. No need for a car if you’re staying in Florence. We walked to and from city center every day. One caution - the hill to the house is long and very steep. It was a great workout every day and helped to burn off the calories from bread and pasta. But it is a steep hill. Incredible views. Owner was always immediately accessible. Home is beautiful and very well appointed. Zero complaints and highly recommended. Looking forward to returning to Florence and this home again soon!
4.9
Family visit to Florence
An elegant, roomy villa with lots of living/gathering indoor and outdoor space for friends and family. There is literally no detail that has not been anticipated regarding this villa. Heated floors, heated towel racks, automatic blinds, comfy beds, an elevator etc etc. We were there to visit one of our sons during his semester abroad in Florence. Karin, the owner, is super attentive to whatever you might need, even helping us find a back up Covid test site when local pharmacies experienced technical issues. During our stay she responded to every question within minutes. San Niccolo neighborhood is walking distance to Uffizi, Duomo and other sites. The sunsets on the terrace are spectacular.
4.9
Great location in Florentine hills
Beautiful property close to the city center but out of the fray in the Florentine hills in the San Niccolo district.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Florence?
The average price for a rental in Florence is R 1,811 per night. This rental is R 6,593 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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