This property is absolutely wonderful. The villa is charming and spacious and the views of Cortona are beautiful. Our hosts were very helpful and gracious. Lifetime memories made here!

Excellent Location and Beautiful Villa which provided for a very relaxing Holiday

We spent two weeks at Villa stefania with 4 adults and 6 kids ages 11 and under, and it was magical. The villa is located just below the town of Cortona, about a 10 minute drive but very accessible to grocery shopping and we went into Cortona about once a day. The pool was lovely with an amazing view of Cortona up on the hillside. The bedrooms were all beautifully furnished and the house has the lovely tuscan character you would hope for. The house is separated into two separate apartments. Our children stayed in the lower apartment and the adults stayed in the upper with the two smallest children. Both apartments have living spaces, laundry, and kitchens. The property is fully fenced and gated and felt very safe. The house was fully equipped with everything you would need and had a variety of dishes, pots and pans, and even spices to use. Stefania and Luigi were both very responsive before we arrived, when we checked in, and also when we had questions or any small issues at the house they responded immediately. Stefania also arranged for a cook to come the evening of our arrival and for two babysitters to watched the children while we went to dinner in Cortona. They were lovely and the kids really enjoyed them. The home was very comfortable. Two of the adults were working remotely and the internet worked fine for them. Would like to thank Stefania and Luigi for such a wonderful time. They are lovely people!

Our family of six adults had a wonderful time in this beautiful, spacious Tuscan farmhouse filled with character and charm. We spent our days visiting local hill towns (including Cortona, Montepulciano and Assisi) and then enjoyed relaxing at the pool in the afternoon. The property includes olive groves, a small vineyard and a large pool with spectacular views of Cortona. We cooked dinner together several nights in the well appointed kitchen using delicious local ingredients. We felt the serenity of being in the Tuscan countryside (including hearing the church bells and animals), yet it was an easy 10 minute drive to Cortona and the local grocery store. Stefania and Luigi were very responsive to all our requests and were excellent hosts. We would highly recommend this property!

Our stay was beyond belief even though the pool was unheated and we didnt manage to get alot of use out of it. The views were spectacular, there is a ton of room for group dinners inside and out, and separate but attached quarters for another family or friends.

Our stay was beyond belief even though the pool was unheated and we didnt manage to get alot of use out of it. The views were spectacular, there is a ton of room for group dinners inside and out, and separate but attached quarters for another family or friends.

We had a wonderful and relaxing week in this villa. The gardens are fantastic with lovely views of Cortona and the pool is absolutely amazing!! It is huge and was clearly the highlight for our family, especially when it was lit up at night. The villa has two parts: 3 bedrooms in the large part and two in the smaller part, which has a separate entrance. Both parts have their own kitchen and bathrooms. It would perhaps make sense to put the larger dishwasher into the larger part of the house and modernise the kitchens a bit but it did not really bother us. The villa is 1300 years old and has the lovely traditional charm we were looking for. Stefania and Luigi, we would like to thank you for being such wonderful, extremely responsive and helpful hosts! The pastries and especially your olive oil were a wonderful treat!

Perched on a hilltop in Cortona is this charmingly beautiful and rustic villa where my sisters, partner, brother-In-law and good friend spent a delightful and rejuvenating sojourn in Tuscany. Our hosts, Stefania and Luigi, were extraordinarily gracious and welcoming , greeting us with home made olive oil, a delicious fruit pie and tempting Italian pastries. The villa showcases the craftsmanship of stone and woodworking throughout and the strategically placed windows highlighted the spectacular landscapes from every window in the villa. Our daily wake up call were the rhythmic church bells, roosters and braying of the donkey and symphony Of songs from all the birds. We were able to prepare a few meals in the well equipped kitchen, and the grounds were spacious and lush with olive trees abd flowers and several seating areas where we could enjoy the morning sun and evening dusk in a different Setting. Ti ringraziamo per una settimana meravigliosa nella tua affascinante villa e per essere visu gentile e générosité da associate che ci godremo ogni momento del bistro tempo qui. . Gratefully, Rosemarie, Emanuela, Joe, Joanne abd John

We all much enjoyed the experience. All well catered for by Luigi and Stefania, including an occasional tasty Italian treat. All functioned well - equipment, pool, showers, airco etc. So a great venue with an unbeatable view of Cortona! Suggestion might be to do up some of interior that is a bit old fashioned? No complaint though...!

We (3 adults and 4 children) have spent wonderful summer holidays at Villa Stefania. All our expectations have been exceeded. Beautiful, spacious, well-equipped and very tidy villa. And most importantly, Stefania and Luigi are absolutely loveable hosts/landlords. We would always come back if possible! (Camilla and Markus from London)

On arrival we initially had problems finding the villa but Luigi kindly came to meet us and we followed him back to the villa. Our hosts Luigi and Stefania spoke very good English and gave a very comprehensive guide of the villa and all the amenities. The villa has a well equipped kitchen, large spacious bedrooms and three large bathrooms equipped with hair driers and a large supply of towels. Air conditioning made it very comfortable to sleep at night. Outside there are three separate seating areas, one of which has a barbecue with plenty of loungers around the pool. The villa was well located near to the beautiful hilltop town of Cortona where there are a vast array of shops and restaurants. Camucia is just 10 minutes away where there is a co op and a railway station and en route to Camucia we found a superb fish restaurant. You can take the train to Florence for the day and Siena is only an hour away by car and for my elderly mother We found that Pienza was much flatter than the usual hilltop villages. Our stay was in July and the pool was a perfect way to cool down, enjoyed by all. For those that didn't want to swim there was plenty of shaded seating areas around the villa. I couldn't fault Stefania and Luigi, they were perfect hosts. On two mornings Stefania left fresh pastries for us to eat along with a bottle of olive oil made from the olive trees within the grounds and Luigi also kindly printed out our boarding passes for the return home. Thankyou Stefania and Luigi for making this such a memorable stay and I would certainly come back.

On arrival we initially had problems finding the villa but Luigi kindly came to meet us and we followed him back to the villa. Our hosts Luigi and Stefania spoke very good English and gave a very comprehensive guide of the villa and all the amenities. The villa has a well equipped kitchen, large spacious bedrooms and three large bathrooms equipped with hair driers and a large supply of towels. Air conditioning made it very comfortable to sleep at night. Outside there are three separate seating areas, one of which has a barbecue with plenty of loungers around the pool. The villa was well located near to the beautiful hilltop town of Cortona where there are a vast array of shops and restaurants. Camucia is just 10 minutes away where there is a co op and a railway station and en route to Camucia we found a superb fish restaurant. You can take the train to Florence for the day and Siena is only an hour away by car and for my elderly mother We found that Pienza was much flatter than the usual hilltop villages. Our stay was in July and the pool was a perfect way to cool down, enjoyed by all. For those that didn't want to swim there was plenty of shaded seating areas around the villa. I couldn't fault Stefania and Luigi, they were perfect hosts. On two mornings Stefania left fresh pastries for us to eat along with a bottle of olive oil made from the olive trees within the grounds and Luigi also kindly printed out our boarding passes for the return home. Thankyou Stefania and Luigi for making this such a memorable stay and I would certainly come back.

It is a great place. We we a small group of 9 friends and family members. Lots of room. The views were great. We did a bit of walking around the area. I would recommend this villa to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy the Tuscan countryside. The town of Cortona is very nice. It has many nice shops and good restaurants. This location was our hub for day teipa to San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, etc. You won't be disappointed.

The villa was gorgeous, clean, organized and well furnished. The pool was incredible with amazing views and the kids loved spending the afternoons by the pool. The hosts were very nice and available for questions. The location was central enough where we were able to make day trips to Siena, Arrezo, Florence, and many trips to Cortona. We went in the middle of August and the villa was cool enough inside we only had to occasionally use the air conditioning. I really don't have anything negative to say. It was just a fabulous 2 week vacation for the family.

Villa Stefania was the perfect place to explore Tuscany with our daughters, their spouses, and our four grandchildren (pre-school to teenage). There were ten of us in all and plenty of room for everyone to have his or her space as well as explore the property. The furnishings in the house were lovely, the bedrooms very large, the baths very modern, and the kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, and the views of Cortona and Tuscany were breathtaking, especially from the pool area. The pool and surrounding area made one feel as if you were in a movie, complete with terraces, lovely pool, chaises, and table and chairs with umbrella for a lovely poolside lunch. Often, photos are misleading , especially if taken with a wide angle lens. In the case of Villa Stefania, the Villa and property outshines the photos. Villa Stefania was the perfect respite after a day of sightseeing. We love Cortona and enjoyed introducing our family to it. They loved it, even our 13 year old grandson! All, or part, of our family took easy day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia, and Assisi. Each one was special and worth the drive. Our short drive to Perugia and Assisi was just an hour and half each way which left time for sightseeing. We've saved the best for last. Stefania assisted us in navigating the small roads to get there, greeted us upon our arrival, and was gracious and helpful. She assisted us in finding a personal chef who prepared a delicious Tuscan dinner for us. He entertained all of our questions, let us watch him do his craft, and even let our granddaughter help serve. We would give Villa Stefania a 5 Star rating. It was the perfect setting to build family memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Pat and Bill

Villa Stefania was the perfect place to explore Tuscany with our daughters, their spouses, and our four grandchildren (pre-school to teenage). There were ten of us in all and plenty of room for everyone to have his or her space as well as explore the property. The furnishings in the house were lovely, the bedrooms very large, the baths very modern, and the kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, and the views of Cortona and Tuscany were breathtaking, especially from the pool area. The pool and surrounding area made one feel as if you were in a movie, complete with terraces, lovely pool, chaises, and table and chairs with umbrella for a lovely poolside lunch. Often, photos are misleading , especially if taken with a wide angle lens. In the case of Villa Stefania, the Villa and property outshines the photos. Villa Stefania was the perfect respite after a day of sightseeing. We love Cortona and enjoyed introducing our family to it. They loved it, even our 13 year old grandson! All, or part, of our family took easy day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia, and Assisi. Each one was special and worth the drive. Our short drive to Perugia and Assisi was just an hour and half each way which left time for sightseeing. We've saved the best for last. Stefania assisted us in navigating the small roads to get there, greeted us upon our arrival, and was gracious and helpful. She assisted us in finding a personal chef who prepared a delicious Tuscan dinner for us. He entertained all of our questions, let us watch him do his craft, and even let our granddaughter help serve. We would give Villa Stefania a 5 Star rating. It was the perfect setting to build family memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Pat and Bill

We had a wonderful time at the villa. You cannot beat the location. It is 5 minutes by car to the town of Cortona, which ended up feeling like a home away from home. Stefania and Luigi were very welcoming. They went out of their way to show us how things worked, even when we bothered them a few times! Stefania greeted us 2 mornings with delicious pastries and was kind enough to provide some gluten free products for my sister and I. She also drove our luggage to the train station when it was time to leave, which was a huge help. Thank you Stefania and Luigi. I cannot say enough about Cortona, the friendly people and the fantastic food. We were lucky enough to be there during the town's festival week too. The villa is also centrally located to so many other quaint towns. Close to Florence and Rome by train. We drove to some towns and booked tours with Francisco from Toursintuscany.com who was wonderful. We miss Cortona and hope to return some day.

We had a wonderful time at the villa. You cannot beat the location. It is 5 minutes by car to the town of Cortona, which ended up feeling like a home away from home. Stefania and Luigi were very welcoming. They went out of their way to show us how things worked, even when we bothered them a few times! Stefania greeted us 2 mornings with delicious pastries and was kind enough to provide some gluten free products for my sister and I. She also drove our luggage to the train station when it was time to leave, which was a huge help. Thank you Stefania and Luigi.I cannot say enough about Cortona, the friendly people and the fantastic food. We were lucky enough to be there during the town's festival week too. The villa is also centrally located to so many other quaint towns. Close to Florence and Rome by train. We drove to some towns and booked tours with Francisco from Toursintuscany.com who was wonderful. We miss Cortona and hope to return some day.

We had a wonderful time at the villa. You cannot beat the location. It is 5 minutes by car to the town of Cortona, which ended up feeling like a home away from home. Stefania and Luigi were very welcoming. They went out of their way to show us how things worked, even when we bothered them a few times! Stefania greeted us 2 mornings with delicious pastries and was kind enough to provide some gluten free products for my sister and I. She also drove our luggage to the train station when it was time to leave, which was a huge help. Thank you Stefania and Luigi. I cannot say enough about Cortona, the friendly people and the fantastic food. We were lucky enough to be there during the town's festival week too. The villa is also centrally located to so many other quaint towns. Close to Florence and Rome by train. We drove to some towns and booked tours with Francisco from Toursintuscany.com who was wonderful. We miss Cortona and hope to return some day.

Villa Stefania is a beautiful farm house located in the hills of Tuscany. The house was perfect for our group of 8 adults. It's conveniently located to Cortona, where there are many excellent restaurants and shopping. The Coop grocery store is close with good selections of food and wine. We visited the Coop almost everyday and ate many of our evening meals at the villa. The pool at the villa is very nice where we spent the hot afternoons keeping cool. Luigi and Stefania were very gracious hosts, bringing pastries to the villa a couple of mornings. We throughly enjoyed our time at Villa Stefania and would definitely recommend a stay there.

Our thought for a unique vacation was to rent a villa in Tuscany to use as a base camp for daily excursions. When I went to the VRBO website I saw a post for Villa Stefania and the description perfectly matched our needs, and I must admit the picture of the pool was a decider. Well, when we arrived at Villa Stefania, we were more than pleasantly surprised. When Stefania took us on a tour of the inside and outside of the villa, we knew then that our 17-day stay on this property would be perfect in every way and it was. The location is ideal for many day trips by car and the Terontola-Cortona train station is convenient for overnight and day train trips to places like Rome and Florence. Stefania provided us with fresh pastries on 2 occasions and on another a delicious homemade cake. After each day of sightseeing, it was a pleasure to cool off in the pool and enjoy a glass of Chianti. The Villa is surrounded by olive trees, rosemary, lavender and, of course, a small vineyard. The evenings were quiet and we enjoyed listening to the bells of a nearby church while scanning the magnificent views of the hillsides. Stefania gave us some recommendations for ristorantes in Cortona and Camucia and we were not disappointed in any of them. If you are looking for a comfortable, charming, rustic home away from home, look no further - Villa Stefania is for you.

Our thought for a unique vacation was to rent a villa in Tuscany to use as a base camp for daily excursions. When I went to the VRBO website I saw a post for Villa Stefania and the description perfectly matched our needs, and I must admit the picture of the pool was a decider. Well, when we arrived at Villa Stefania, we were more than pleasantly surprised. When Stefania took us on a tour of the inside and outside of the villa, we knew then that our 17-day stay on this property would be perfect in every way and it was. The location is ideal for many day trips by car and the Terontola-Cortona train station is convenient for overnight and day train trips to places like Rome and Florence. Stefania provided us with fresh pastries on 2 occasions and on another a delicious homemade cake. After each day of sightseeing, it was a pleasure to cool off in the pool and enjoy a glass of Chianti. The Villa is surrounded by olive trees, rosemary, lavender and, of course, a small vineyard. The evenings were quiet and we enjoyed listening to the bells of a nearby church while scanning the magnificent views of the hillsides. Stefania gave us some recommendations for ristorantes in Cortona and Camucia and we were not disappointed in any of them. If you are looking for a comfortable, charming, rustic home away from home, look no further - Villa Stefania is for you.

Wonderful villa with an amazing view over Cortona. Facilities in the villa were excellent and Stephanie and Luigi could not have been more helpful. Would definitely consider returning

Wonderful villa with an amazing view over Cortona. Facilities in the villa were excellent and Stephanie and Luigi could not have been more helpful. Would definitely consider returning

All around 5 stars. Fantastic location,easy to get around by car. We rented both homes for 4 people. Both villas were perfect.The owners were nice enough to leave the pool open for us even though it is normally closed by Oct 1. This way we were able to enjoy the ambiance of sitting by the pool at night looking at the lights on top of the hill in Cortona. Stefania also cooked us a wonderful dinner on request which was incredible.I definitely think having the owners nearby & available for questions was very helpful.Stefania was very gracious & went above & beyond for one of the ladies in our party to get something shipped home. We all felt that the villa had everything needed to enjoy our week in Tuscany.You will not go wrong choosing Villa Stefania. Grazie Luigi & Stefania for a memorable stay in Italy!

All around 5 stars. Fantastic location,easy to get around by car. We rented both homes for 4 people. Both villas were perfect.The owners were nice enough to leave the pool open for us even though it is normally closed by Oct 1. This way we were able to enjoy the ambiance of sitting by the pool at night looking at the lights on top of the hill in Cortona. Stefania also cooked us a wonderful dinner on request which was incredible.I definitely think having the owners nearby & available for questions was very helpful.Stefania was very gracious & went above & beyond for one of the ladies in our party to get something shipped home. We all felt that the villa had everything needed to enjoy our week in Tuscany.You will not go wrong choosing Villa Stefania. Grazie Luigi & Stefania for a memorable stay in Italy!

From the moment we arrived at Villa Stefania, we adored this property. This villa is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the world. The view of Cortona from the pool and several windows is breathtaking....from sunrise to sunset. The pool is gorgeous and such an oasis of tranquility at the end of a day of travel. Stefania and Luigi were wonderful hosts. They greeted us on arrival and as we departed. Stefania brought delicious pastries one morning for our group of 10. We had two families of 5 and had plenty of space, never felt crowded. It was so nice to have a washing machine and fully stocked kitchen. Cortona is a beautiful town with many good restaurants, shops, and history...only a 10 minute drive. This location was also ideal for many day trips by car. We were able to visit Siena, Assisi, Montepulciano, and Florence (by train). This villa was everything we hoped for and more. Villa Stefania is a beautiful, picturesque and charming vacation home! Perfect! Grazie Mille!

Lounging poolside from the lovely and charming Villa Stefania, we would gaze at the mountainside town of Cortona - with local wine in hand - lost in absolute beauty. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed a magical trip with our adult children (and grandchild) for a week at Stefania and Luigi's multi-centuries-old Tuscan farmhouse. They have the villa in impeccably clean condition with thoughtful creative touches throughout the place. It is large with the 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. Roam around the olive trees in back, inspect the vines, view all the herbs and gardens that surround the place. And by all means plan some time at the pool to absorb the stunning beauty of the estate and surrounding mountain views. You will also find Cortona to be a very charming town nearby. You have to visit its many landmarks including Fra Angelico frescoes and Signorelli paintings. Stefania and Luigi are also very gracious hosts and we were treated to sumptuous tiramisu one evening to the delight of us all. Stefania even drove one of our remaining kids to the local train station as the rest of us had to leave much earlier for a Rome flight departure. If you are looking for a comfortable yet otherworldly experience that will touch your soul, I highly recommend this villa! Salute!

My husband, I and two other couples just spent an amazing 5 days at Villa Stefania. Luigi and Stefania were great hosts. They made sure that we felt very welcome and had everything we needed for our stay. Stefania surprised us two mornings of our stay with delicious breakfast pastries. One evening we returned from dinner to find homemade tiramisu for our dessert. We were very spoiled!! The villa is clean and modernized, but still gave you the feeling of old world charm. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The washer was an added extra, so nice because we were traveling for an additional 8 days in Italy. The grounds are beautifully manicured with flowers, and have fig trees, olive trees, a grape vineyard and huge rosemary bushes. So gorgeous. The pool was beautiful, although the chilly weather prevented us from using it. We spent many peaceful mornings sitting outside at the Deruta table in the courtyard, drinking coffee and listening to the Bells of Cortona. We hope to return someday soon.

We looked at many villas before choosing Villa Stefania as the place to celebrate our 40th anniversary with all of our family. We could not have chosen a more perfect spot. The villa is very private, yet close to shopping and services in Camucia. Cortona is only a few more minutes away. The grounds are beautifully lush with lavender, rosemary and olive trees and immaculately cared for. The house itself is in excellent shape; very clean and beautifully restored. It is tastefully and comfortably decorated. As all of the others have mentioned, Stefania and Luigi were incredibly warm and helpful hosts. From helping us to arrange our rental car, arranging and serving a delicious first night dinner and providing all kinds of information, they were the best! Such lovely people and clearly so committed to making our vacation great. I would love to return and would recommend Villa Stefania highly.

Three generations of our family visited in early July, and Villa Stefania was perfect! The grounds were peaceful and scenic, and the proximity to Cortona and other hill towns gave us a whole new world to explore and enjoy. The villa is well appointed and spotlessly clean, and the owners -- Stefania and Luigi -- couldn't have been more accommodating. They were available whenever we needed them, and they went out of their way to make it a memorable experience, especially for the kids. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation!

In the Spring of 2014 my husband and I decided that we wanted to celebrate our 50th anniversary in Italy. We decided that Villa Stefania would be a perfect choice for us. As we drove up the lane to the villa we saw beautiful flowers and a groomed landscape. The villa was very clean and since there were five in our party the three bedrooms upstairs with two bathrooms were perfectly situated. The lower living area had two bedrooms and a bathroom, we felt that we were in a fun suite. It also had a Living area with a TV and a well appointed modern kitchen. It was just a short drive to Cortona and many small other towns to explore and the view from the villa both during the day and night was spectacular. Stefania and Luigi would stop in frequently to make sure that we were having a wonderful time, they are such wonderful people. We would recommend the Villa to anyone that wants a wonderful holiday.