We struggled with this review because we know how important they are to a business. Our goal is to provide an accurate review of the property to help future guests. There were minor discomforts that we feel can be part of the European charm, such as inoperable door locks, lack of clear direction for the checkout process, or having a gardener on the property early in the morning and late into the evening. Pros: The setting is stunning. The size of the home is also very accommodating, especially for a multi-family group. The ability to stay on the same site but in separate apartments was the main reason we booked this home for a getaway with our adult children. Communication with Angela, the property manager, was excellent (with the exception of checking out). Cons: Advertised as a smoke-free house (with smoking only permitted outside). Upon our arrival, the stale cigarette smell was extremely pervasive. We immediately had to open all of the windows and doors in an attempt to “air out” the home and still my wife had a migraine that lasted all week from this. This put a tremendous damper on the trip because we were unable to spend anytime together indoors due to the odor. Another point of concern was the tremendous amount of clutter strewn throughout the space. Whenever we rent a home, whether domestically or abroad, the space is a clean slate so to speak. This home gave the appearance that we were unexpected guests that happened to call at the last minute for a place to stay. There were opened wine bottles on the counter, used masks on the radiator, empty boxes left in bags on the floor, drawers and closets filled with random items, etc. As such, we were never able to truly relax because we felt like we were guests at a Great Aunt’s home. Overall, the home was relatively clean with the exception of the master bath tub (soap & hair), cobwebs on light fixtures, and an extremely dusty vent in the laundry (see photos). Again, I struggle with this review. I don’t want to come across as a snobby American with high expectations that were not met at a Tuscan home. There are basic expectations that come with renting a home through Vrbo. The house was intended to be a home base for the week: cooking dinner together most evenings and relaxing in the living room afterwards. But instead, due to the state of the house, we ate at restaurants and stayed away from the home until bedtime, thus changing the tenor of our trip entirely. This was disappointing.

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We booked this villa complex for a three week period in June. Friends came in for the first half and family for the second. It worked out great. The bedrooms were large and the bathrooms were too. We were expecting smaller sizes since there were so many of each available, but they were fine--some were even large. Piero, the owner, provided an 8 page primer on every aspect of the villa with detailed instructions on where everything important in the place as well as interesting things in the neighborhood. Trust your Google Maps app to get you there. (The Italian street system is tricky.) The villa has a front and rear pergolas with stunning/serene/beautiful vistas of the surrounding countryside. Getting to Florence, Sienna, Volterra, and all the other sights was not hard (Google Maps!) If you have several couples or family groups with you, the villa is great. The three levels have separate entrances if privacy is important. The appliances worked, the housekeeping was excellent, and any special need was promptly met. We will never forget the pleasant time we spent there.

Vi har hatt 14 fantastiske dager i kombinasjon med bryllup i Firenze. Villa Salivolpe kan vi anbefale til alle både når det gjelder eiendommen, omgivelser og utleiers behandling av oss som gjester..

Que dire si ce n'est que tout était PARFAIT. Accueil par Patrizzia souriante et dévouée qui nous a préparé un superbe diner au cours de notre séjour. Une maison où il fait bon vivre (on se croirait dans notre maison de famille) Très confortable avec tout ce que l'on peut souhaiter.Enfants et petits enfants ont profité de la piscine et du grand jardin très bien entretenu et sans risque. Bref un vrai moment de bonheur que tous ont souhaité renouveler. Un grand merci Piero pour votre gentillesse et pour nous avoir permis de vivre ce moment d'exception.

Really wonderful place for a relaxing week. The view from the hill the Villa sits a top is exceptional, even for Tuscany! Easy drive to Florence or Sienna. All the local restaurants are fantastic. Air conditioning and a dip in the pool if it gets too hot! Would definitely recommend!

La villa salivolpe est une grande demeure très agréable, et permettant de passer un séjour agréable à plusieurs. Chaque chambre dispose de sa salle de bain, la pièce de vie où l'on peut se réfugier quand il fait trop chaud est vaste, la vue sur les collines du Chianti est magnifique et le propriétaire est très aimable et disponible. Nous venons d'y passer une semaine en formât grande famille, avec trois générations différentes, et tout le monde est reparti séduit. Bref une bonne adresse !

La Villa Salivolpe est très spacieuse, très bien équipée et confortable pour une famille de 18 pers. ou 3 appartements séparés. Elle est située dans un endroit merveilleux au calme avec un panorama incomparable, vue sur les vignobles, cyprès et entourée d'oliviers. Les jardins et piscine sont bien entretenus. Proche des villes d'arts que nous avons pu visiter. Magnifique séjour que nous espérons réitérer prochainement. Félicitations aux propriétaires.

The location and the property itself was better than we could imagine. We are a family from Finland with 12 adults and 5 children, the house was perfect for spending time together and also for privacy. Well equipped, everything working fine and smoothly.

The view all around the house in really heartbreaking, in fact even better than we could imagine from the pictures on the web. I particularly liked sitting on the backyard, with the view on San Casciano and the "Le Corti" Castle. Furniture and all internal arrangements are very cozy: you easily perceive that the owners also live the house as the guests do. I'm an historian, so we picked this place because it seemed strategically placed to visit many interesting places in less than 1 hour drive, but we eventually ended up spending half of the time just there, to enjoy the pool and the yard. The only (minor) shortfall I noticed is that the path from the parking lot to the entrance is pretty dark at night, you might consider adding some garden light to facilitate those who like coming back late...

La maison est très spacieuse et très bien équipée et permet de séjourner à 3 familles (15 personnes) tout en étant très à l'aise. La maison est divisée en 3 appartements indépendants avec chacun leur cuisine et leur salon. Les enfants et les parents peuvent ainsi profiter d'espaces différents. Les salles de bain sont récentes et bien équipées. Le propriétaire laisse un nombre impressionnant de serviettes de bain et de toilette (au moins 3 par personne). La vue sur les collines de vignobles, d'oliviers et de cyprès est très belle. La piscine est très proche de celle de la maison voisine mais cela ne nous a pas gêné car le bruit de nos enfants se mêlait aux bruits de la piscine voisine. Ceux qui voulaient lire au calme pouvaient de toute façon profiter ailleurs du très beau jardin. Sienne, Pise, Florence, San Gemigniano, le Chianti sont très facilement accessible. Très bon rapport qualité/prix pour la Toscane.