Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence
Villa in Florence
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this villa rental
The most beautiful properties of Florence are secluded in the hills surrounding the city,
benefitting from breathtaking views of its countryside, exquisite italian historical gardens and cooler temperatures. Such is "La Magione degli Alighieri", a place of inspiration for the poet Dante Alighieri and, following his exile, home to the family of Beatrice Portinari, the woman he followed to hell and beyond in his master work, The Divine Comedy.
The villa and its gardens are set on the most well known historical road leading from Florence to Fiesole, a
ten-minutes drive from the city cathidral, and tucked behind tall stone walls with a remote-controlled gate.
World War II left the palazzo and its extensive gardens in ruin; their rescue and restoration by Count Pier Francesco Rimbotti remains one the most notable stories in the city annals. It has remained in the Rimbotti family ever since and constantly updated. The villa has been fully restored in Summer 2016 and just available for rent. The Villa appears in many books on most beautiful villas surrounding Florence.
On the ground floor, comfortably elegant sitting rooms decorated with antiques and hand-painted wall murals lie on either side of the entrance hall. Double doors from one of these lead to a panelled dining room, as suitable for six as it is for fourteen. Al fresco meals can be served in the covered verandah room or at a long table in the courtyard. The large modern kitchen is set at the rear of the house.
A beautiful curving stone staircase sweeps up to the first and second floors. Here are
distributed five spacious double bedrooms, each with a freshly renovated ensuite
bathroom and independently adjustable air-conditioning. A corner of the first floor is
occupied by a small but bright office which opens to a terrace with loungers for sunbathing. In the terrace there is a hot tub (hydromassage) for 6.
The gardens are laid out in the classic Italian style: paths lined with clipped hedges and
masses of pink hydrangeas are shaded by towering umbrella pines and punctuated by
stately cypress trees. A pretty gazebo with couches lies just beyond
the first courtyard.
GROUND FLOOR
Two sitting rooms, verandah room, dining room (with a table that can be expanded to
seat fourteen), breakfast room (with bar seating for six). Modern kitchen with top-of- the-line appliances. Laundry room and staff quarters with a separate entrance.
FIRST FLOOR
Four large double bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and adjustable air-
conditioning. Office opening to a large terrace with a sitting area overlooking the gardens
SECOND FLOOR
Large double bedroom (convertible to twin) with an ensuite bathroom and adjustable air-
conditioning. Small sitting room.
GARDEN
- One hectare garden with "Italian Style Garden" and large covered Gazebo.
- New swimming pool in the garden.
The laundry room and the staff quarters (independent) are at the ground floor of the villa.
benefitting from breathtaking views of its countryside, exquisite italian historical gardens and cooler temperatures. Such is "La Magione degli Alighieri", a place of inspiration for the poet Dante Alighieri and, following his exile, home to the family of Beatrice Portinari, the woman he followed to hell and beyond in his master work, The Divine Comedy.
The villa and its gardens are set on the most well known historical road leading from Florence to Fiesole, a
ten-minutes drive from the city cathidral, and tucked behind tall stone walls with a remote-controlled gate.
World War II left the palazzo and its extensive gardens in ruin; their rescue and restoration by Count Pier Francesco Rimbotti remains one the most notable stories in the city annals. It has remained in the Rimbotti family ever since and constantly updated. The villa has been fully restored in Summer 2016 and just available for rent. The Villa appears in many books on most beautiful villas surrounding Florence.
On the ground floor, comfortably elegant sitting rooms decorated with antiques and hand-painted wall murals lie on either side of the entrance hall. Double doors from one of these lead to a panelled dining room, as suitable for six as it is for fourteen. Al fresco meals can be served in the covered verandah room or at a long table in the courtyard. The large modern kitchen is set at the rear of the house.
A beautiful curving stone staircase sweeps up to the first and second floors. Here are
distributed five spacious double bedrooms, each with a freshly renovated ensuite
bathroom and independently adjustable air-conditioning. A corner of the first floor is
occupied by a small but bright office which opens to a terrace with loungers for sunbathing. In the terrace there is a hot tub (hydromassage) for 6.
The gardens are laid out in the classic Italian style: paths lined with clipped hedges and
masses of pink hydrangeas are shaded by towering umbrella pines and punctuated by
stately cypress trees. A pretty gazebo with couches lies just beyond
the first courtyard.
GROUND FLOOR
Two sitting rooms, verandah room, dining room (with a table that can be expanded to
seat fourteen), breakfast room (with bar seating for six). Modern kitchen with top-of- the-line appliances. Laundry room and staff quarters with a separate entrance.
FIRST FLOOR
Four large double bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and adjustable air-
conditioning. Office opening to a large terrace with a sitting area overlooking the gardens
SECOND FLOOR
Large double bedroom (convertible to twin) with an ensuite bathroom and adjustable air-
conditioning. Small sitting room.
GARDEN
- One hectare garden with "Italian Style Garden" and large covered Gazebo.
- New swimming pool in the garden.
The laundry room and the staff quarters (independent) are at the ground floor of the villa.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Florence
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The property is astounding. Gorgeous, large garden with a lovely pool. The house is just beautiful and perfect with 5 bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. It worked really, really well for our family. Nearby on-site houseman was super helpful and made things very easy for us. It was a 15-minute walk to bus stop to Florence city center. We just loved it.
8.0 / 10.0
The house is beautiful, spacious and well situated. In addition, Peiris, the housekeeper, was warm, professional and helpful. However, there were issues with communication from the bus mgr.
Weddings: During our stay, there were 2-3 weddings every week. On those days, there was noise in the evenings, sometimes past 1am. The noise in the living area and some of the bedrooms was OK. However some bedrooms faced the wedding side &those rooms had issues.This was not disclosed prior to booking & felt like something that should have been in the VRBO write up.
Surprise Agreement:3.5 weeks into our stay, the bus mgr forwarded an additional rental agreement. It was a modified longer term contract with inaccurate information and parts that weren’t applicable to us. The big surprise was a requirement to pay for electricity which was not part of our original understanding &, as we found out, could be thousands of $’s. We told her that it wasn’t reasonable & the mgr eventually relented on the request to pay for the electricity. We ultimately left without signing but not before wasting time attempting to mark up the document.
Bad Tour: The bus mgr arranged a Cinque Terre boat tour that didn’t go to Cinque Terre but instead just toured the nearby commercial harbor. Instead of the original boat for 7 in the photo, we were in 2 dinghies not fit for purpose & promised things didn’t happen (drinks & eng speakers on both boats, boats staying together, light lunch, etc.) Disappointing experience
10.0 / 10.0
We traveled with 9 family members for 9 days over christmas to New Years Day. We were totally delighted with the home which is perfectly located and is better than depicted in the photos. The common rooms are beautiful including a gracious dining table large enough for our large family to enjoy some formal holiday dinners under a beautiful Venetian chandelier.
The kitchen is well equipped which allowed us to cook a multi course Christmas dinner together , (only suggestions would be better chef knives)
The 5 ensuite bedrooms allowed every member of our party to enjoy beautiful, well appointed rooms with comfortable beds and extraordinary views of the Florentine hills.
Monica, the house manager, was extremely helpful and hospitable: shopping for our arrival, arranging our in house chefs for our dinner on Christmas Eve, arranging for transportation for our two excursions to Siena and to Capezzana., offering great restaurant suggestions and making reservations for us at restaurants that are popular with the local people,(which honestly would not have been possible without her help for 9 people!) and generally making our stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible. She is a gem!
I would not hesitate to recommend this extraordinary property to friends. I hope we can come back someday!
10.0 / 10.0
It is a lovely property with wonderful grounds in a stunning yet convenient location for Florence and beyond. We were travelling to watch our son race at Mugello circuit each day and that was straightforward (he won the World Championship!!)
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible property. Pictures do not reflect true size and beauty of the large villa and property. On site staff is wonderful and very helpful with taxi and dinner reservations. Not to mention a great American breakfast occasionally.
Can’t wait to go back with our 8 friends.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous property that is so comfortable!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Villa and wonderful grounds. Helpful staff and easy check in and check out. Great location and less than and hour drive to all the best wineries in Tuscany.Will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here in July with 2 families and the house was incredible in every way. The whole house is just beautiful. The grounds overlook Florence. The pool was a welcome respite from the heat. It was just a short taxi ride into the center of Florence. Peiris took such good care of us - cooking delicious breakfast every morning, getting us cabs, even driving us on occasion as we were having trouble getting cabs for our large group. He was so so kind and helpful. Monica was also very helpful leading up to our visit helping us coordinate food and dinner upon our arrival as well as transport. This is the perfect property for a large group with all the luxury you could ask for! HIGHLY recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay with our family of 8. We would highly recommend this beautiful villa. Monica was very helpful with making arrangements. We really appreciated the service that Peiris provided throughout our stay including cleaning the rooms each day. The Villa is beautiful and the property has well maintained gardens. There was a terrace and hot tub on the second floor and the pool was a great break from the heat. The Villa is close to Florence and we had several dinners in the city as well as closer to the Villa. Overall a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
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10.0 / 10.0
House is all that you see and more. Pieris and Monica were incredibly helpful with arranging trips and dinners including the in villa cooking classes. A beautiful way to experience Florence and the surrounding area.
10.0 / 10.0
We were a group of 4 couples who spent 4 nights in this beautiful home. Periris the grounds keeps was exceptionally helpful as was the property manager, Monica. Grounds are lovely. Property is 15 min. from Florence and a great spot for day trips to Sienna and the hill towns. We could not have found a more perfect spot!
10.0 / 10.0
The Villa is perfect for a large family holiday with easy access to Florence.Peiris the house keeper is great addition and facilitated everything we required.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Manor Home ideally located.
Beautiful, historic, well cared for home and property. Rental Manager and Property Manager were very helpful. Highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect!
Dante's Manor hosted us for an incredible stay! What a wonderful villa in perfect location. Cristiana and team could not have been more helpful and flexible with all of our arrangements in advance, throughout our stay and beyond. This included assistance in seeking urgent medical attention for one guest; we received tremendously warm care. Thank you for everything and we look forward to returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderfull Villa in a great setting.
Very high end and luxurious property. Expansive and well appointed. A highlight is Peris who is the on site full time butler. He was outstanding, friendly, helpful, very professional, attending to our groups every need.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice place to get away from the noise & crowds of tourists in Florence
Rental process was very easy & great communication with villa manager Chritiana
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Villa
We had a great stay at La Magione degli Alighieri. As a first time used of VRBO and home share services, I was initially very nervous. However, Cristiana allayed any concerns early on. She was very responsive in helping to answer questions and make arrangements (groceries, catered dinner, transportation for wine tasting) prior to our arrival. Our house manager was also excellent and made sure we were comfortable.
I was looking for a property with character and proximity to Florence, and this property really delivered. The villa comes loaded with history, wonderful wall paintings, and a beautiful garden full of roses and lemon trees. While we had easy access to Florence (a 30min bus ride after a 10min walk to the bus stop), when you were at the villa you felt like you were away from the hustle and bustle. Every bedroom has amazing views of Fiesole and the hillside.
If I were to make any complaints, it is that the house was very cold when we were there (early May). This may be a plus if you are visiting in the summer, but if you are visiting in the spring come prepared.
We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Villa in hills above Florence
This was an exceptional villa sitting on the hills above Florence. Beautifully appointed, spacious, lovely property surrounded by beautiful gardens. Wonderful service from the property manager and house manager. Very special Villa.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic home! We loved it!
there was 8 of us that stayed in this beautiful villa
just outside of Florence. We had a wonderful man,Pedius,who looked after all our needs. He was outstanding! The house was charming; clean and spacious. The gardens and pool are lovely. We had a cooking class at he house and there was plenty of room to participate in the activity as well as enjoy the meal in the beautiful dining room. Christiana, the house manager, was wonderful. She met us at the Villa when we arrived. She was kind enough to shop for some groceries before we arrived. She also called and checked on us to see if we needed anything. The villa is approximately a 10 minute walk to a small town which has 2 restaurants and a sundries shop. You can catch the bus right there to take you into Florence. My only complaint would be that the beds and pillows were too hard for me and my family. That being said....we had the best time and can’t wait to return!,
10.0 / 10.0
A dream time in Florence
We arrived one late evening in this splendid house, in Florence, with my wife and my children. The house manager was there to receive us in a very friendly and efficient way. As the house is quite large, her instructions were very helpful. Dante's house is a totally independent aisle of an historical Florence Villa. It has it's own, italian style garden and parking space. We found the house even better than what we expected from the description on internet. Everything was working as it should be. The house has been recently completely renovated, the 5 rooms are all large and comfortable with a lovely view over Florence hills and ancient villas. In every room the air- conditioning is independent. All rooms have bathrooms ensuite. The bathrooms are beautiful with shower and/or tubes with hydromassage. The furniture are not Ikea style, they are elegant family furnitures and paintings. Plenty of wardrobes are available as well as storage spaces. Bedding and towels are of excellent quality. Thanks to the very comfortable mattresses we could completely relax after hours of visiting and shopping in Florence. The kitchen is fully equipped and very spacious, there is everything you need for up to 14 guests at table.
At our arrival all beds were made and floors were perfectly waxed and polished. Something you really appreciate when you arrive late at night!
Even if town center is not far (Duomo is approximately at 20 minutes drive) we were happy to have a rented car. We parked it very easily at the central train station parking and from there you can walk everywhere you need for cultural visits and shopping.
You have certainly understood that we all loved this place, we found it absolutely worth it's prize and we will certainly go back, let's hope next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Much Nicer than Pic's - Perfect for 10!
Wasn't sure what we were getting when I booked (only one review at the time), but it sounded perfect for our family celebration. There were 10 of us and we wanted to be convenient to downtown Florence, yet having lots of room. I emailed Cristiana (property manager) before we booked and she said I could call. The call gave me comfort that the villa was what we were looking for. We booked it for 7 nights.
The place turned out to be spectacular! Beautifully maintained and decorated. Gated for security with immaculate grounds (has to be several acres). Had linens changed and clean towels throughout the week, along with cleaning service daily.
Found a great little pizza place you could walk to. Great house wine and a fun and friendly staff. We actually went 3 times (after exhausting daily touristy stuff)!!!
Loved it and I would't hesitate to book again when we return to Florence.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional! Villa is better than online description!
We hosted a family reunion at the villa, with three couples (two grandparent aged; one middle aged) and a 20 and 13 year old. The house is comfortable, elegant, meticulously maintained, and beautifully curated. The grounds are immaculate - your own private park. Complete with a gorgeous Lebanese cedar, lemon trees and a small pool. The master suite has a patio with a hot tub.
The manager of the property, Cristiana, is very welcoming, helpful and charming. As is the owner of the property who lives nearby and stopped by for a lovely visit. They were instrumental in setting up some of our day trips including an incredible visit to the Villa Antinori vineyard. You are very well taken care of at this Villa!
We did not rent a car because the roads are tricky near Florence, so we used the local "7" bus stop for runs to Florence. The bus was on schedule and runs frequently. The charming little cross-road village of San Domenico is about a 10 minute walk. The village has two restaurants and a little grocer/ coffee stand - so essentials are easily accessible. If I could give 6 stars I would.
10.0 / 10.0
Un Noël de rêve à Florence
Des les premiers instants vous vous sentez à la maison dans cette villa historique récemment parfaitement rénovée aux pieds de la colline de Fiesole, a quelques minutes en voiture du centre-ville. Les chambres sont spacieuses, offrent une vue superbe, ont toutes une parfaite climatisation, chacune a son propre dressing. Les salles de bain sont magnifiques. Le salon, la bibliothèque et la salle à manger dont les murs sont décorés avec des somptueuses fresques, sont un lieu idéal pour se retrouver dans une ambiance élégante et chaleureuse. Internet marche parfaitement à travers toute la maison. Le domestique nous a accueilli à notre arrivée à minuit, malgré les deux heures de retard de notre avion, avec un lumineux sourire qui ne l'a pas quitté du séjour. Il a été à notre disposition discret et efficace. Coûte que coûte ne manquez pas cette endroit, vous y trouverez le luxe d'un grand hôtel toute en vous sentant chez vous, à la maison.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Florence?
The average price for a rental in Florence is R 1,804 per night. This rental is R 23,935 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence. Enjoy the water!
Is Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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