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Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Stia, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationPalagio Fiorentino11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPorciano Castle17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPieve di Romena5 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)98 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence

Tuscan villa in the countryside, a short walk from the old town of Stia, a characteristic medieval village. Villa situated in quiet and panoramic position, with all the amenities. Ability to make cooking lessons (on request), or simply to have a cook for a typical Tuscan dinner in the villa (must try!)

Entering from the automatic gate, an elegant road with cypresses will lead you to our Tuscan Villa.
In front of the house there’s a large terrace where you have a beautiful outdoor dining area. There are also several trees around that keep the terrace fresh and shady in hot summer days.

The pool is located in a panoramic position. There are chairs, tables and umbrellas in sufficient quantity for the whole group.

“Il Cuculo” is a 3 storey Villa. The living room is on the ground floor and it’s really spacious and full of light.. Here you find a fire place, a HDMI1 TV, player and a SATELLITE TV.

There are 2 kitchens in the Villa, furnished with all modern facilities: refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, electrical oven, wood over for pizza and a washing machine.

The kitchen is equipped for everything you need for cooking: plates, glasses and pottery in large quantity.

On the 1st floor you find 5 bedrooms which can be reached by a beautiful internal staircase or an external one from the garden terrace.

The master room has a private balcony and 3 arched windows. It is about 40 squared meters so we can add also another double bed (sofa bed).

On the first floor there are two more double rooms and a single room.

There is one more bedroom on the first floor with a fold out double bed, but it’s a walk-trough room if you want to reach the second floor you have to pass it.

On the 2nd floor there’s a mansard room with both a single bed and a double bed. This can be also changed in two single beds on request (so 3 beds here). There is also an ensuite-toilet with shower here.

The 4 toilets are all tiled with coloured Italian ceramics (1 toilet on the ground floor, 1 toilet with shower on the 1st floor, 1 bathroom on the 1st floor and 1 toilet with shower on the second floor).

So there are 380 squared meters inside the Villa and 1000 squared meter outside.
14 beds available.

Property manager

LUCIA DALLE MACCHIE

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property
Note from host: Possibiltià di culla su richiesta

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia
Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence
Amazing Countryside Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia
Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia
Amazing Countryside Villa Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence
Amazing Countryside Tuscany Between Arezzo Florence Stia

About the neighborhood

Stia

Located in Pratovecchio Stia, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Art Museum of Lana and ExpArt are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nardi Berti Palace and Poppi Castle. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, ecotours, and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Palagio Fiorentino - 11 min walk
  • Porciano Castle - 17 min walk
  • St. Mary of the Snow and Dominican Sisters Monastery - 3 min drive
  • Pieve di Romena - 5 min drive
  • Romena Castle - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Pratovecchio-Stia Station - 16 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante I 4 Cantoni - 3 min drive
  • Atlantic Oil - 7 min drive
  • L'Ospitale dei Brilli - 6 min walk
  • Ristorante La Tana degli Orsi - 2 min drive
  • Bar Arcobaleno - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing countryside villa with private pool in Tuscany between Arezzo & Florence located?

This family-friendly Pratovecchio Stia villa is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Art Museum of Lana and Arno River. Palagio Fiorentino and Porciano Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pratovecchio-Stia Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscany small town charm - Il Cuculo
Our Stia stay was exactly what we were looking for as a family of 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren, age 2 and infant, plus 3 other adults at times. We enjoyed a walkable town and excursions throughout Tuscany. Lucia was top notch and made our two weeks extraordinary - she booked a private chef, a pizza night at the home pizza oven, suggested wineries and helped with some transportation needs. She was attentive to all our requests! It's a beautiful property with a lovely pool and home. Florence and Arezzo are an hour away but there are many places to explore. The house accomodated our large group. The beds were hard but we really enjoyed our stay and recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic large house, great pool, close to hikes and village
We were a family group of 7 so had plenty of room. The standout was the lovely well-maintained pool with large surrounds for sun loungers. All in a large private garden. The house is basic but well equipped. The internet was intermittent. An evening breeze keeps the house cool despite the very hot temperatures when we were there. It's a windy scenic drive from Florence but a world away from the crowds with a lovely old square to walk to and enjoy morning coffee and pastry. An authentic experience. We had a great time at "Il Cucolo".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family holiday
My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful villa.The villa provided an ideal setting for our extended family holiday, accommodating all of us with ease. The location of the villa was fantastic, nestled ijust the village of Stia that was just a pleasant walk away. We enjoyed the shops, bars, and restaurants in the area. The surroundings were undeniably beautiful, with picturesque views that made us feel truly immersed in the tranquility of the countryside. One of the standout features of the villa was its spaciousness, making it perfect for a large group. The house itself was well-designed and felt like a family home rather than a ‘beige’ holiday rental. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped, providing everything we needed for a large group. We particularly loved the brilliant pizza ovenand spinny outside dining table The kitchen equipment was impressive. We found everything from utensils to appliances, ensuring that cooking and dining at the villa were an absolute pleasure. Whether we were preparing a feast or simply enjoying a morning coffee, the kitchen had us covered. It is worth noting that having a car is essential when staying at this villa, as it served as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas. We appreciated the convenience of being able to easily reach nearby attractions and take day trips to nearby towns. Lastly, we cannot speak highly enough of Lucia, the host of the villa. She was incredibly friendly and
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent.
Wonderful large property with all that is required for a very large family .
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holiday
The villa was perfect for our family holiday. Super short walk into town with our young kids and such a peaceful and relaxing place overall. Lucia was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great property owners
Wonderful stay. Lucia was a great help and assisted with all questions and Covid obstacles in order for us to enjoy a great family vacation. House is great, enough room for many family members and location location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F., Hagerstown, Md

The perfect Tuscan villa experience
This was my 4th stay at this villa. This villa is breathtaking, expansive, charming, clean and the best way to get the real Italian experience. Wake up to all of the chirping birds and feel like you are in paradise. Walk to the Coop, pick up some local ingredients and come back and cook a beautiful dinner for your friends and family. You can choose from the two outdoor grills, the wood burning pizza oven in the first kitchen or the oven in the second kitchen. You can book a chef to come cook for you as well. Walk down and meet the local farmer, Francesco, right on the property. If you are nice to him, he may just give you a few dozen fresh eggs, for your morning frittata. Enjoy a lazy afternoon by the pool under the beautiful, billowy Tuscan clouds. In the evening, walk to the pizzeria da Vincenzo and indulge with some pizza and pasta, served with a smile from mama Nina and family. Then head over for some real, homemade gelato. Last but not least. The owner, Lucia and her mother and father are the best hosts. They are very accommodating and will assist with any questions you have or any other information you need. She is very knowledgeable of the area and can give you many recommendations for the town or surrounding areas. There is a reason my friends and I come back to this villa. It is truly a gem and you would not be disappointed. Ciao!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Anu S.

The perfect Tuscan home
We were a big family, 9 adults, staying at il Cuculo in the beginning of June - and it was exactly like in the pictures. There was lots of space and nice rooms, clean sheets and towels (beds were kind of hard but you got used to it during the week). Nice to have many bathrooms, so the mornings were not a hassle. The kitchen was well equipped but the appliances were quite old. The pool and the surroundings were perfect. It was like in a dream to have a morning swim surrounded by lavenders and olives. And it was nice to be waken up by the rooster ;) Lucia was a good host and speaks good English. Stia is a picturesque old village but really traditional in respecting the Tuscan schedules. Shops are closed from 12 to 4 in the afternoon and restaurants only serve food during traditional lunch and diner times. As it is a small town the grocery prices are not as cheap as in bigger cities in Italy, and the choices are limited too. As Stia is in the mountains it was a little bit chillier than other places, at least in the beginning of June when the temperatures were under 25 degrees (celsius). There are nice places to visit nearby like the castle of Poppi. What really surprised us was the mountain roads. Even though it is only 50 km from Florence, the last 30 kilometers take over a half an hour because you have to drive up and down on a serpentine road. All in all it takes an hour 15 minutes to Florence. So I would not recommend this house if you are planning to do excursions to other places in Tuscany. There are mountain roads to go where ever you're driving.

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stia 2023
Sehr angenehmer und total entspannter Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mühlbauer j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön
Sehr schön! Alles bestens!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en famille. La maison est très bien équipée, tout particulièrement dans la cuisine. La grande table ronde sous la terrasse nous a permis de partager tous nos repas en famille, à l’ombre. Lucia était très réactive aux messages que je lui ai transmis durant le séjour. Ses conseils étaient précieux. Je recommande vivement ce magnifique lieu de vacances. Merci pour tout
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was a really nice villa. Lucia is great! Thank you very much
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house with full Tuscany experience
We had a great time in the house. It was very clean and spacious. We enjoyed the nice pool area, the pizza oven and the amazing views from the different terraces. You will find everything you need in walking distance in Stia and can also enjoy the beautiful nature around. On top of that Lucia was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimmo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toscany week
We were at Stia for a week. We spent 4 days in Stia and 3 visiting other parts of Toscany. That tells that we enjoyed our stay in Stia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Haus in Stia
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Stia!! Die Kommunikation mit Lucia verlief immer einwandfrei. Sie war sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Das Haus ist sehr viel schöner und größer als im Inserat dargestellt. Außerdem ist man innerhalb von 1 1/2 Stunden in Florenz! Vom Haus überblickt man Stia und ist ganz für sich. Wir können das Haus nur weiterempfehlen!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

birgit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
wunderschönes, geräumiges Haus mit toller Aussicht
wir trafen auf eine sehr freundliche, zuverlässige und in der Kommunikation und Interaktion völlig unkomplizierte Gastgeberin. Das Ein- und Auschecken hat sehr einfach geklappt, die Kommunikation dazu war präzise und verlässlich. Das Haus ist sehr schön ruhig und dennoch ortsnah gelegen, die Ortsmitte ist sogar in wenigen Minuten mit dem Rad oder zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Räume sind sauber, die Küchen sehr gut ausgestattet. Sogar den Pizzaofen haben wir in Gang bekommen und damit super Pizza selbst gemacht. Die Poolanlage komplettiert den Komfort, die Kinder hatten riesigen Spaß. Wir haben uns rundum sehr wohl gefühlt in diesem Domizil und kommen sehr gern wieder. Herzlichen Dank, Lucia für die Gelegenheit zu diesem sehr angenehmen Urlaubsaufenthalt! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gitti P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traum in der Toscana
Wir haben uns super wohl ,in diesem in diesem Haus ,gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder .Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin ,unkompliziert ,kurz einfach perfekt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub in toller Umgebung!
Sehr schönes Objekt mit tollem Pool und einem grandiosen Pizzaofen in einer traumhaften Umgebung. Der kleine, schnuckelige Ort Stia mit netten Lokalen und Geschäften ist fußläufig zu erreichen, der Ort Arezzo ist ca. 50 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin hat hervorragend funktioniert und das Haus ist auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Ort zum Entspannen und Erholen
Schönes Haus, großzügige Räume, netter überdachter Freisitz mit coolem runden Tisch. Pizzaofen, Grill, Pool, große Gartenanlage. Schnell im Ortszentrum, Wanderungen direkt vom Haus weg. Sehr freundliche Vor-Ort-Betreuung. Dankeschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christoph A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Haus in toller Umgebung!
Ein sehr schön gelegenes Haus auf einem tollen Grundstück. Alles gut in Schuss, viel, viel Platz auch für größere Gruppen. Die Vermieterin sehr nett und bemüht die Wünsche zu erfüllen. Der Ort Stia ist so, wie man sich ein Dorf in der Toskana vorstellt, vom Haus aus in wenigen Minuten zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Eisdiele ein Traum! Insgesamt ein glatte 1!!!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
En perle i Italien
Vi havde en fantastisk uge i dette hus i Stia. Helt lukket park, med et dejligt hus og lækker pool. Det var meget nemt at skrive/ringe med Lucia, som har huset, og hvis der er brug for hjælp er hun der med det samme. Huset er perfekt til flere familier. Vi var 3, med et total på 13 personer. Stia er en lokal perle midt i Toscana stort set uden turister, og vi nød godt at deres dejlige mad og venlighed. Vi var 3, som havde cyklerne med og det kan godt anbefales, der er bakker nok :-) En perfekt ferie i et super hus. Thomas

10/10 Excellent

wilhelm n.

Tolles Ferienhaus mit allem, was man braucht!
Schönes Landhaus mit einem großen, weitläufigen Garten. Man findet beim Spazieren immer wieder neues Obst, von dem man naschen kann und Kräuter, die wir zum gemeinsamen Kochen verwendet haben. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet und es gibt die Möglichkeit zu grillen oder sogar Pizza im Steinofen zu backen. Ebenso wie der Pool waren das Haus und die Bäder sauber und im einwandfreien Zustand. In der Altstadt von Stia ist man zu Fuß in 5 Minuten. Lucia und ihre Familie waren stets hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend, wir danken ihr für den tollen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Virginie B.

Très belle semaine passée à la villa Il Cuculo
Nous avons passé une semaine merveilleuse entre amis. La villa présente de très beaux espaces, intérieurs comme extérieurs ; nous avons été jusqu'à 15 personnes, adultes et enfants, sans se gêner le moins du monde. La villa est confortable et propre et se trouve dans un endroit calme et reposant. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié les différentes terrasses, la cuisine d'été avec son four à pizza autour duquel nous avons passé du bon temps ; et, au-dessus de la villa, la piscine bien sûr, bordée d'oliviers et de massif de lavandes qui donnent une ambiance de détente très appréciable. Depuis la piscine, la vue est superbe sur les collines environnantes. Lucia, la propriétaire et son papa et même le jardinier sont très chaleureux et serviables. Je recommande sans hésitation cette villa où je retournerai avec plaisir. Virginie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hubert W.

Vorbildlich
Hält was es verspricht!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

yves A.

super accueil
nous avons été très bien reçus La villa est très confortable elle est spacieuse et chacun peut trouver à se reposer, la piscine est superbe dommage que le soleil n'était pas de la partie nous avons pu quand même nous baigner. la propriétaire et ses parents sont très sympathiques et de service; nous avons visité une grande partie de la toscane un jour sur deux l'autre jour était réservé au repos et à la visite de sites ou de villes à proximité Tout est beau en Italie le plus petit village a un intérêt. c'est avec plaisir que j'y retournerai chantal
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018