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.

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.

Beautiful Villa with amazing views. Very spacious. Private elevator within the property. Very comfortable for an extended stay.

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.

This was a great place to stay and away from the hectic downtown Florence. The views are beautiful.

What a beautiful property located in an idyllic setting just a short walk above the city center. Will absolutely return again!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Awesome place and thoroughly enjoyed it!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My family really enjoyed staying here! Would highly recommend and we just might come back.

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!

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!

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.

Beautiful property close to the city center but out of the fray in the Florentine hills in the San Niccolo district.

We loved this property. The inside of the villa was clean, contemporary and comfortable. The views were fantastic. The location is close to the action, but far enough away to feel peace and quiet. Even the somewhat steep road/path leading back in the evenings was just another part of our adventure. We shall return!!

Karin and Valeriano where the most incredibly helpful owners. Anything we asked for and they immediately arranged. Definitely a 5 star experience.

Absolutely lovely multifloor apartment with outdoor spaces and nice views. Quiet and well equipped. Absolutely first rate and Karin was very responsive and helpful with everything. It is an easy, if steep, walk into town and there is also parking if you have a car. We found it challenging to get cabs (one of us had recent surgery and could not walk) but eventually we succeeded each time after calling several. Wonderful stay in every way.

Absolutely stunning!!! Beautiful villa, perfect location and great hosts! The pictures aren’t able to capture the beauty and amazing accommodations. Fully renovated home with all of the finest touches including full blackout blinds, Bluetooth speakers indoors and out, elevator if the spiral staircase is a challenge and more...they thought of all the details! We were first time visitors to Florence and words cannot describe the beauty in and around the city. We were traveling with 4 adults and the 3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms was perfect for us. There is additional small room and full bathroom in the basement near the laundry room that could be used for another guest or couple (fold out sofa bed). Setup can easily accommodate 6-8 people. Our stay at Villa Ventura was more than perfect and would highly recommend the location and accommodations for anyone visiting Tuscany area. We flew into Rome, rented a car and drove up to Villa Ventura. It was around a 3-hour drive from Rome. The villa is down a narrow drive, but has a gate and area to turn around/park the vehicle, which was really handy for us. The villa is located on the hillside over looking Florence and the other side you have views that you would hope to see in the Tuscan countryside. We stayed 5-nights, exploring Florence and the surrounding Tuscan towns/coast line. Karin provided us with a contact to do a cooking-lesson and dinner at the villa with Patrizia, also highly-recommended. Karin was there to greet us upon arrival and provide a great overview of Florence and what to see/where to go. Any question we had, Karin was happy to answer. We can’t say it enough, it was a perfect experience and we will return as soon as we can!

An absolute gem in, for us, an ideal location...close enough to walk to everything, far enough away to have solitude. Casa Ventura is amazingly spacious with the highest highest quality of amenities. Karin's hospitality is above and beyond. So so kind. The Villa is located on a hill but there is a wide path right at the entrance that takes one down to the city center in 15 minutes. For some it might feel steep and when raining can be slippery but we enjoyed the walk both going down and walking back up after a wonderful meal in the city. The view going down is amazing as you can see all of Florence. It is a magical place. I would give it 5/5 stars and recommend highly

The location of this villa is absolutely perfect. It feels like you're in the Tuscan countryside but is a 10 minute walk into the city of Florence and you'll have views of both (including the top of the Duomo from the master bedroom!) We had a family of 7 fit comfortably and the space is completely renovated (and high-tech!) A sound system you can control by your phone throughout the entire villa, remote controlled window shades and a remote controlled awning for the large terrace outside, an elevator- all very cool and luxurious! The owners of the Villa really allowed us to feel like the place was our own for the 5 nights we were there but you also had the amenities of a hotel if needed- the villa was equipped with all of the towels, robes, blow dryers, soaps, bottled water you could need and maid service can be added as well. It was a unique and wonderful experience, we highly recommend staying at Villa Ventura and plan to visit again!