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La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

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Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Interior
Foosball, table tennis, books, stereo

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12340 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

La Merlaia (typical countryside building) is perfectly located both for sightseeing (about 20 minutes by car from Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza Santa Croce and parking lot to walk in Florence downtown) and rest (it is located at 350mt of altitude, so during the night it is never too hot, and is dipped in the typical Tuscan countryside, surrounded by fields of olive trees and vineyards).
The garden have both a shady area with secular trees and a sunny south facing garden where is located the 12x6 pool (completely private use open from 1 April to 31 October). 10 km from Florence, 7 km from Bagno a Ripoli and 1 km from San Donato in Collina (bus stop to Florence, food open Sunday too, bars, chemist, soccer court). Horse riding 2 km away. Golf course 15 km. At guests disposal is a large fenced garden, panoramic terrace with gazebo and garden furniture, private 6X12 swimming pool with night lights, soccer court, basket, ping pong, barbecue. The pool area with the pavement completely renovated in 2025 is furnished with deck chairs, chairs and table. The house comprises a 1 he field with olive trees. Ideal location for trekking, trail running and mountain bike. The house is provided with pool, billiard, piano, bath tub, internet WI-FI. Access to the property by a 100 mt dirt road.

We can assist you to organize transportation with private shuttle to/from Florence Airport, train station and downtown and also private tour in Tuscany.
Just in front of our property you will find Villa Torre a Cona with its renowned winery, gourmet restaurant and massage service.
We can also organize for you a private chef to come to serve you at the house for a dinner and also "pasta fresca" cooking class.

For nature lovers, we can organise a Chianti bike tour and just 3 minutes from our villa you can experience horse riding.

Ground floor: 25 m² kitchen (refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove, electric cooker, hob, oven, microwave); Biliard room 25 m²; Dining room 45 m²; living room 55 m² ; Bathroom 1: WC: Hot and cold. Shower. First floor: Bedroom 1 20 m²: 2 beds (double bed); Bedroom 2 30 m²: 4 beds (single beds); Bedroom 3 40 m²: 2 beds (single bed) 2 bed (double bed); Bedroom 4 20 m²: 2 beds (double bed); Bathroom 2: WC: Hot and cold. tub; Bathroom 3: WC: Hot and cold. shower

Write to us for special offers info at merlaia.it!

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,660 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number IT048036C2Z64M3M8H

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

Property is also known as

La Merlaia Beauty Quietness With Pool on Hills of Florence

About the neighborhood

Map
Rignano sull'Arno, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Historic Centre of Florence - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 23 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Rignano sull'Arno-Reggello Station - 8 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fashion Groove - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Trattoria Brunero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nuovo Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante da Pampurio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪100 Palmi - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Castello di Volognano, Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini, and Historic Centre of Florence. The Mall Luxury Outlet and Arno River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This was our favorite home in Italy during our entire stay. Plenty of space for 8 adults, clean pool, beautiful view, and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, relaxing villa with a stunning view!

We were a group of 10 people and the villa was perfect for us. From the beautiful garden and the great pool you have a unique view. The house is charming, with antique furniture, tile floors, and beautiful views, the bedrooms are very large, much more than it seems from the photographs. We found the house perfectly clean and equipped with everything we could possibly need. You can sit down to eat in the kitchen and living room as well as in the patio with many people around the table. Thank you Andrea for your friendly hospitality and for always being in touch! We had a great time and I will highly recommend to others that we know and we will likely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday home!

Fantastic holiday in a beautiful villa.The property was fully equipped, well maintained and the big house was very well planned for a large family where everyone got their own space. Big rooms and very clean. Short drive to Florence. Everything was very clean. It actually looks far bigger and nicer than on the pictures. Fantastic pool, large. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home!

My family and I had an excellent stay at Gaia & Andrea’s villa. The communication was very easy before the arrival and Dafina was very helpful giving us all information we needed to find restaurant and groceries. The gardens and pool are beautiful. The house is very clean and well maintained and had everything we needed for a great stay. The bedrooms are all huge and perfect for accommodating our large family, the kitchen is well stocked, the lounges and dining room have beautiful typical decor and we really enjoyed the pool table. We also really appreciated the location of the house nestled in the beautiful Tuscan countryside but at the same time making it possible to reach the center of Florence in only 25 minutes. Thank you and we hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa with unbeatable value for money

With my family and some friends I have stayed at Gaia and Andrea's villa several times in past years during the summer and this year I used it as accommodation with some work colleagues in January during Pitti fashion week. On each occasion we enjoyed the house which was always perfectly clean and well maintained. During the summer we particularly enjoyed the beautiful swimming pool and the garden, which also has some pleasant shaded areas where find some coolness during the hottest days. During the winter we particularly enjoyed the spacious kitchen, living rooms and bedrooms. It is always a pleasure to return to what I now consider almost like a second home at an unbeatable value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect stay!

I have been going on holiday to Tuscany for many years and I like to change places each time. I can say that for the first time I found in La Merlaia everything I expect to find in a Tuscan country house. It is in a wonderful location surrounded by hills and olive trees and at the same time not too isolated. It is within walking distance of San Donato in Collina where you can find 2 food shops and a butcher's shop. Two large supermarkets can be reached in 10 minutes by car and Florence, with all its splendid monuments, can be reached in not even 20 minutes by car or even by bus. The house is very large and retains the taste of old Tuscan farmhouses. There are many valuable paintings and beautiful original 18th and 19th century furnishings inside. There is no luxury, but everything is nevertheless well maintained and perfectly clean. The bedrooms are very large and the kitchen is fully equipped. The swimming pool is always in a sunny position and very clean. Communication with Andrea before arrival was excellent and Dafina gave us all the assistance we needed during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Linda J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beware - a neglected and unmaintained property

Outside: the ungraded dirt road will damage your car's undercarriage. There is nowhere to park a car. The property is overgrown, unkempt and appears abandoned. Patio area is neglected, tall weeds growing from the wall base, mildewed with dead plants in all planters. Only part of the house in good condition is the swimming pool, and even there, pathway tiles are loose, broken and treacherous. Inside: again, nothing has been maintained. In kitchen, the pizza oven is broken, the main oven hangs loosely in the wall, built-in refrigerator broke long ago, so they placed a free-standing one nearby. The fireplace is broken, with a sign warning you not to use it. The bathroom water pipes scream loudly (all bathrooms) whenever turned on, however water pressure throughout the house is excellent. One bathroom offers no privacy as the door is too swollen to close. Window screens throughout the house are torn, then poorly taped up and do not keep insects or biting mosquitos out. It is clear the house is furnished with the cast-off junk from other places. Things have been thrown into this property as to a storage unit. The 2 living room sofas are ancient, stained and infested with tiny biting insects. Same for the carpet beneath them. The chandelier over the main dining area is truly filthy, broken, and has mismatched bare bulbs all over it. There is WI-FI and it's a bit slow but works fine. The access person Dafina is very kind, but she has no authority to remedy neglect.
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anja U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

War ganz schön . Nur dir Türen und Wasserhähne könnten mal repariert werden.

War schön wir waren viel unterwegs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Vacation To Remember!

I would say that staying at this villa far exceeded our expectations. From the mere size of the home to the cleanliness. It was the perfect place for our large family vacation. The pool and the views were incredible. Andrea was very easy to communicate with before the trip. And Xjohanna who helped us while we were there, was an absolute gem. She helped us with groceries, finding restaurants and transportation throughout our entire stay. The customer service from everyone involved was top notch. I will say it's hard to get around without a car. However, driving as a foreigner would also have its challenges. If you are looking for a remote incredible vacation for a large group. This place is for you. When you need to get to restaurants and shops there are a few small markets in walking distance and a pizza place. There is also an incredible winery across the street. I cannot recommend this highly enough!!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Teddy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle propriété proche de Florence

De beaux espaces dans la villa mais un peu déçu que les portes ne fermaient pas dans les chambres et les salles de bains. Les évacuations des douches étaient bouchées et la piscine au bout de 10 jours était sale. Pour le reste cétait très bien 2 frigos, une machine à laver, une télé, un lave vaisselle, un four, un four micro onde, un lit bébé et une belle piscine mais le tour de piscine commence à manquer d'entretien...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tuscany experience

We All loved the villa. One major problem was no hot water on kitchen floor, so, no hot water for third shower or hot water for the dishwasher! There were 9 of us in the house so we had to share two showers. Just a bit difficult when trying somewhere in the morning. Otherwise the place was delightful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calum S.

Absolutely stunning villa with excellent host. Only issue is the villa photos don’t do it justice

Myself and 7 friends had a great time at this villa. Multiple towns are near by and one is within walking distance. The views a excellent and the pool is a refreshing taste to and otherwise lovely holiday. My only negative comment would be to make sure you don’t visit on a cold spell as we did because the villa will get a bit cold and the heating would cost you €30 a night. However we all went out in the days and wrapped up warm in the nights. Great times were had, we’ll be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Michael T.

We were 2 families plus grandparents enjoying Tuscany and the house - especially the pool!

We were overall satisfied and can recommend the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Excellent place to stay

This house was perfect for our group of 10 friends to stay at for 5 nights. The property is even more beautiful than the listed photographs. There were plenty of activities and the kitchen was well appointed for all our cooking endeavors. Garden on the south with large swimming pool, good weather, nothing more is needed to have a relaxing stay. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

The perfect place to enjoy Tuscany

It's always wonderful when you arrive at a vacation rental, and what you end up is actually what's shown on the website, meeting or actually exceeding expectations as in this case. A comfortable house with all necessary amenities. Near enough from Florence (which I particularly love) and yet being able to get back to the welcoming freshness of the Tuscany hills. Andrea was very helpful and friendly . Highly recommended !

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Beautiful Tuscany style villa with garden

We had a wonderful time at La Merlaia. Loved having the pool to come home to after a day of exploring. The bedrooms are very large, the kitchen was stocked with every cooking utensil, pan and serving dish you would ever need, fantastic billiard table and huge dining room. We would recommended it to all.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Perfect for our family!

This property has respected and carefully maintained the original character of the house and was a great relaxing base for exploring Florence and Tuscany. There was everything you could need and it was very well equipped. The owners are very warm and responsive, which always makes things that much more smooth during your holiday. The house is suitable for all ages, including small children. If the opportunity ever comes up again, we would not hesitate to come back. Would highly recommend this home and this location.

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Wonderful place, highly recommended

For the first time ever i have found a holiday villa that I actually consider going back to! The house was perfectly suited for our two families. La Merlaia is a stunning place, renovated but maintaining its characterful features, and it was very spacious for everyone. We all loved the beautiful terrace and outdoor eating areas. The pool was of course the main gathering point - big enough also for the older kids to have fun. If the adults wanted a quiet moment with a book the garden is big enough for that as well.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

MaryAnne B.

Not great

This home is old, the owners inherited this house and have no insentive to upgrade Appliances old , dusty not clean at all Pool area horrid , pictures not reflective of what you see when you arrive Parking horrid Be careful No
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Beautiful tuscany villa

Thanks to Andrea for letting us stay at the house. What a beautiful location - looking out over hills and olive trees, but with handy local little shops, and only 10 minutes in to the large Coop in the south of Florence. The pool was large, and had a good amount of chairs and loungers. The house is huge! It would be well set up for large groups by was great for us as a family. It has a billiards table beside the kitchen which got a lot of use at night. There is a table tennis table outside, and a couple of soccer goals. We were surprised about the amount that the electricity, gas and water came to - about 100 euro for 7 nights. Just expect this and you'll have a lovely time. Thanks also to Abigail, the housekeeper, who provides a great service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michel M.

Excellent a tout point de vue!

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans La Merlaia. La maison et le jardin avec piscine sont magnifique, grands, typique et conformes à la description. Une adresse unique dans un cadre naturel magnifique. Très bien situé pour visiter Florence (10 km), vous pouvez facilement rejoindre d'autres villes célèbres de la Toscane (Sienne, San Gimignano, Pise, Volterra, Lucca). La propriétaire est trés accueillante et trés gentille.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

Es war wunderschön!

Wir haben Andreas Haus für unseren Girls -Trip (7 Frauen!) genutzt. Es war wunderschön!. Das Haus bietet einent toskanischen Komfort. Nicht modern, aber alles da, Der Pool war zum morgendlichen Schwimmen die Erfrischung schlechthin. das Haus selbst befindet sich in einer traumhaften Lage, aber abseits von allem. Das Weingut,ca 15 min Fußweg kann man ohne Probleme erreiche. Andrea selbst, ist ein toller Gastgeber, der mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Beautiful rustic property with stunning pool not far from Florence

Andrea was a great host and the villa was fantastic!! Andrea answered all my many many questions about the villa, area and activities. He even helped us with a great breakfast on the first day & really helped me plan the stay for my friends. The actual villa has everything you would need for a fun week in Tuscany... great pool, views, big bedrooms, huge kitchen and dining area and lots of games to play (billiards, table tennis etc) It was perfect! Another great thing about the location is a vineyard at the end of the road which do cellar tours and really nice selection of foods / wine tasting. There are a couple of local shops and a bus stop that takes you into florence near by. All in all a fantastic place and very accomodating frienly host in a beautiful part of the world... Would highly recommend staying here!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anton B.

Fantastic place!

Fantastic place, close enough to Florence for the trip in the city to never be an inconvenience, but far enough away that you get the country-side experience. Lots of amenities (billiard/snooker table, small private soccer court, nice pool). Everything was clean and well organized when we got there. T