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Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi

Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi

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The Villa
The pool, the sundeck and the patio with the dining table under the umbrella
A pool with a view...
The view
The Garden

Overview of Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Firenze, Toscana
  • Popular LocationCareggi Hospital8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore11 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Blue bedroom

2 Single Beds

Green bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Red bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Yellow bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi

Florence city centre is at just 10 minutes by public bus!
You will not need a car to enjoy the city and Villa Acacia.

If you have ever been to Florence you know this is a town where “suburbs” takes on a very special meaning. Just outside the very hectic "circonvallazioni", the main arteries that lead into and out of the city center, are a host of picturesque residential areas where the aristocratic and wealthy built their spacious villas in the shade of huge umbrella pines.
Cypress trees line the narrow roads that wind upwards past olive groves and tiny vineyards, so that almost at once you forget about the noisy city you just left behind. But it’s there, visible from every curve and terrace, dominated by Brunelleschi’s inexplicable cupola and the forboding tower of Palazzo Vecchio.
What a perfect combination, to have the sights of the Renaissance city but not the smells, sounds and mayhem of 21st century Firenze!

The house is very spacious with plenty of room for a group of ten people: you can party together and enjoy your own time of privacy. The terrace on the roof, the one off the master bedroom and the side of the garden with the swimming pool have wonderful views of the city in the distance. You can see the Duomo towards South and enjoy the pleasant sights of the countryside hills in the other directions. Not to talk about sunsets…
This 17th century villa occupies a hillside on the old road to Bologna, just fifteen minutes north of the city center. It has its own 4500 square foot garden, with a swimming pool that occupies one of the natural terraces where lemon trees used to be cultivated in a great earthenware vases. Facing this side of the property is the glass-enclosed room where those trees were protected in winter; now it holds a table where six people can dine with a view of the Duomo.
At the other end of the garden is a cottage with a washing machine, dryer, iron and board, and a small WC. Also occupying the ground floor of the villa are a comfortable sitting room with couches, chairs and satellite TV, a dining room whose table can open up to accommodate sixteen people, a living room with a fireplace, armchairs and telephone. These rooms have stunning casement ceilings. Next to the dining room is a kitchen, furnished with a full fridge and freezer, oven, range top, microwave, Nespresso machine, American coffeemaker, and dishwasher. It has a table for two, and opens onto a covered pergola with dining for the entire group.
Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom has a double bed, a roomy wardrobe and a door onto a private terrace overlooking the city. Next door is a bathroom with shower and tub. Across the hall from the bathroom, a door opens onto a tiny back street, perfect for unloading bags and parking if you have more than one car.
The next two bedrooms share a balcony: one has two twin beds, the second has a full sized bed and a single bed. Then there is a suite with its own entrance, featuring a double bedroom, small kitchen and bathroom with shower.
Another flight of stairs leads up to the last bedroom, which has a double bed and a bathroom with a stall shower.
But the villa has more to offer! On the roof, reached by a comfortable flight of stairs, is a large terrace with deck chairs and one of the best views to be found for miles.
All the windows in the house have screens, the property is gated and surrounded by a wall, and in the garden is a built-in brick barbeque.
Just down the street are several small shops and only 100 yards from the door is the stop for the city bus that goes straight down to the center of town (Piazza San Marco, the bus runs about every 10 minutes and the trip Villa-San Marco takes 10-15 minutes).

Property manager

Lorenzo
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke in the garden, outside the building
From May until October we just rent Saturday-Saturday weeks or multiples.
Eventual use of air conditioning/heating is not included and will be billed per usage with a guaranteed maximum cap (will be specific upon enquiry)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 048017LTN4431

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this villa is in the city centre. Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Travelling with kids? Consider Florence Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Coverciano. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, cycling and hiking nearby.
Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Careggi Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 9 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Pian del Mugnone Station - 7 min drive
  • Muratori - Stazione Statuto Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Perseus Fiesolano - 8 min drive
  • India - 8 min drive
  • Pizzeria Buca delle Fate - 8 min drive
  • Pasticceria Alcedo - 8 min drive
  • Terrazza 45 - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa in Florence - No Car Needed, Terrific Views. Exclusive Pool, Garden, Wi-Fi located?

This family-friendly Florence villa is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Museo Stibbert and Villa Medici. Florence Botanical Gardens and Teatro Romano are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eileen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
This was a wonderful home. Spacious and elegant, full of Italian charm. Mario the manager was so charming and helpful. You were a short taxi ride to the center of Florence. It was a great place for our large family to visit around Tuscany yet come back to cook and hangout. Superior!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience
We absolutely loved our stay at the Villa Acacia. Lorenzo was the perfect host; professional, quickly responded to our questions, and very friendly. We highly recommend a custom bespoke Italian dinner at the Villa as well as a welcome dinner. Many thanks to the properties Caretaker, Mario. He took us to the supermarket, not once but twice, and shopped the isles with us. He has a very good command of the English language. And many thanks to the concierge, Andrea. He arranged for our transport to and from Rome and Florence. He also arranged for our day trip to Siena and Chianti, where we had a tour of a winery with a lovely lunch/wine-tasting on the terrace overlooking a majestic view. The villa is rich with old world charm. It is situated on the hills, overlooking Florence city center. The Villa is very well-maintained both inside and outside. The nearby bus was not running while we were there, but we had no problems getting a taxi within 10 minutes. Five ⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick V., Cornelius, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Holiday!
This was just an awesome Holiday Home and everything was perfect! Mario the caretaker was there to great us to go over everything and even drove us to the local grocery store so we could get items in the house, as we did breakfast daily there, and even cooked one night. The first night we worked with Lorenzo the owner who as we were hoping to arrange to have a cook, as our group of 8 were arriving at different times, and thought it would be easier to do dinner at the villa. The food was absolutely amazing, one of the best meals we had. It included zucchini pie, lasagna, chocolate cake, fresh apricots water and wine! There is also a concierge available, named Andrea - the most awesome individual to work with. He arranged all our transfers from the Florence airport and train station for both departure and return. We also used him to arrange some trips for us. They included lunch/wine tasting in the Tuscany region, a boat excursion to Cinque Terre, visits to Lucca, Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano. I highly recommend you take advantage of his services and also for the tours ask if he can get Francesca as your drive, she is an absolute delight. We did not have a car and easy to get a taxi or Uber to take us into Florence for dinner and shopping, which is not more than 10 - 15 minutes to city center. The villa is just great, as all the bedrooms are air conditioned, and more than enough bathrooms and bedrooms for our two families. Also the views from the villa were spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary villa and vacation!!!!
My family and I had the pleasure of staying here for a week and we had the most marvelous time. Lorenzo was very easy to work with and was very communicative. As he promised, Mario greeted us upon arrival at the villa and gave us a very thorough tour and even sold us bus tickets to help get us started!! I requested that a few items be in the villa and Mario purchased exactly what we needed and wanted. The villa is spacious and very comfortable. The pool is very near the villa and was exactly what the four of us needed after fun filled days of walking around and exploring. In addition to the amazing accommodations and spectacular service, Andrea, the concierge, made our trip one to remember. He made all of our dinner reservations, organized for us to be picked from the train station (we started in Rome), arranged for day trips to Lucca, Pisa and Siena (all of which I highly recommend), reserved a time for me and my daughter to have a cooking class with Sandra and helped us get to our next location. This was my first time in Florence so I had A LOT of questions and he responded quickly and kindly to all of my emails. The team of Lorenzo, Mario and Andrea can not be beat!! If you are in Florence staying here and meeting these incredible people is a must!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

+Alain R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Belle maison via Bolognese
Belle et spacieuse villa proche du centre avec vue magnifique sur Florence. Jardin agréable et très bien entretenu. Mario, le concierge, a été très accueillant et disponible. Bémol en revanche sur la prestation hôtelière et l'état général de la maison: -ménage très approximatif (beaucoup de poussière, carreaux sales, nappes sales) -literie de très mauvaise qualité -terrasse côté piscine dangereuse (clous qui ressortent des lattes en bois) -une des douches bouchée (nous l'avons débouchée mais cela aurait pu être controlé avant notre arrivée) -nous avons retrouvé un sac plein de linge sale (serviettes des locataires précédents?) dans un placard. Bref, nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille mais au vu du prix, nous aurions attendu une prestation plus qualitative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lorenzo

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Hello I am Lorenzo, I am an open minded person, I like to travel, care about honesty and environment.
I care about the Villa and its guests. If you need help for a tailor made vacation... ask me!
I gained professional skills in the marketing and trade marketing departments of multinational firms, fast moving consumer goods segment.
Good interpersonal skills, creativity, strong interest in commercial policy, continuous struggle for innovation, optimization and growth and the attention to return on investment are some of my strengths.
The analysis of opportunities and risks related to the choice of becoming an entrepreneur brought me to “invent” a service which until now was not offered, although desired by many: the management of their real estate investments through a complete knowledge of legal affairs, an operative efficiency and a careful analysis on available data.
Managing touristic lease is the best part of my job, as I often come to know fascinating clients and at the end of their stay we have each other a new international friend.

Why they chose this property

A spacious Villa, a large private and fenced garden, a pool with a sundeck surrounded by a unique landscape and view over Florence and the Duomo, a vacation where a car will not be necessary.
On the hills, just 15 minutes away from the center of Florence
One step away from downtown Florence, on a vantage point in the hills of Florence immersed in their 400 years of history. Discover where Villa Acacia is.

What makes this property unique

Ideal for families with kids
A safe and spacious enclosed garden for playtime, a kid-friendly pool; relaxation and freedom for parents as well as children.

Ideal as a group getaway
3,900 square feet (365 square meters) of interior to accommodate 10/12 people, spacious rooms and a never ending view over Florence for guaranteed comfort even in large numbers.

Ideal for family reunions and private weddings
Situated on the hills of Florence, just 15 minutes from the city center, the airport and the train station (Even without car).

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