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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Impruneta, Italy
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    12 min drive
  • Pitti Palace
    12 min drive
  • Ponte Vecchio
    19 min drive
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    28 min drive

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Beautiful Tuscan home between Florence & Siena

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Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is CHF 1'202
for 1 villa
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Beautiful Tuscan home between Florence & Siena

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

Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi

Located atop the hill of the ancient Certosa abbey of Florence, only 6 Kms away from the ancient walls of downtown Florence, Villa Berni is the ideal lodging for those who wish to visit the city during the day, and relax by night. Immersed in the green countryside of Florence, Villa Berni is located by the Certosa highway exit, 5 minutes away, in a strategic position to visit the wonderful hills of Tuscany. The four fireplaces, terracotta floors and antique furnishings compliment the history of the villa, while the luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and air conditioning create a relaxing elegance in this tranquil country setting. Amenities also include WIFI Adsl internet, satellite TV, and his private historic Florentine garden with ITS PRIVATE POOL. The villa has three floors. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and on the second floor there is the tower of the villa with a bedroom and its private bathroom. From the two windows of the tower bedroom you have an amazing view of the duomo of Florence.


Two day trips above all - not to be missed!: Chianti Route (Total Kms 35 - one round trip):
1st leg: Sant'Andrea in Percussina (with visit to Machiavelli's house)
2nd leg: San Casciano (visit the ancient walls of the town)
3rd leg: Montefioralle (visit the historic centre and lunch at the Castellana!)
4th leg: Greve in Chianti (walk in the world-renowned square, shop for typical cold cuts at Falorni's butcher shop and wine tasting at the characteristic winery inside a tavern, right behind the square).
Palio Route (Total Kms 60 - one round trip):
1st leg: San Gimignano (walk inside the 'City of Towers' - UNESCO heritage since 1990)
2nd leg: Monteriggioni (lunch in the medieval fortress of the town)
3rd leg: Siena (home to the famous Palio, you can walk in the medieval streets, or just sun-bathe in Piazza del Campo)


About meal...: Upon request, it is possible to prepared Tuscany dishes, carefully cooked by my mom Mina. The dishes are those of the ancient Tuscan tradition such as Pappa al Pomodoro (a soup-like dish prepared with bread and tomatoes), Ribollita (a potpourri of local vegetables and bread, simmered for hours and hours), and Tripe with tomato sauce (a very typical Florentine dish).

The History: The villa was built in the XVII century. At the beginning of the '900 the Berni's family bought the villa for the summer holiday in the Florentine countryside. The villa has been lovingly and elegantly restored at the begging of the 2007 with traditional taste and contemporary comfort. The four fireplaces, terracotta floors and antique furnishings compliment the history of the villa, while the luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and air conditioning create a relaxing elegance in this tranquil country setting.

OUR TWO NEW SERVICES:
1. MINIVAN RENTAL WITH MY BROTHER MARCO DRIVER.
STARTING FROM THE 2011 WE OFFER TO OUR GUEST THAT DON'T WANT TO RENT A CAR, A WEEKLY CAR SERVICE WITH A DRIVER (MY BROTHER). MY BROTHER MARCO HAS A RENTAL DRIVER LICENCE AND A MINIVAN (A CAR WITH 9 PLACES: 8 PERSONS AND THE DRIVER). WE CAN DO A VERY COMPETITIVE PRICE FOR OUR GUEST!!

2. FRESH VEGETABLES FROM OUR VEGETABLE GARDEN.
STARTING FROM 2013 WE HAVE A WONDERFULL VEGETABLE GARDEN ONLY 300 METRES FROM THE PROPERTY: OUR GUEST CAN TASTE OUR FRESH VEGETABLES DIRECTLY FROM OUR GARDEN!!
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Historic Centre of Florence. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by car from Historic Centre of Florence and 12 minutes from Pitti Palace
Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Impruneta villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Alessandro Berni

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,014 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent property
We had such a great stay for almost two weeks. As two family groups with young children we were able to spread out as the rooms are very large. It’s one of the rare places that is better than the photos! Great to get the Tuscan experience and still be able to drive into central Florence.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa
Our group of 4 couples loved everything about the villa. Lots of room, 4 bathrooms, clean, good kitchen, room to relax inside or outside. Great views of the surrounding Tuscan valley. We highly recommend using the driver services we would not want to drive or park at any of the Tuscan region’s cities It is highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay great location. Italy at its best!
Stayed a week. The host was great helpful and solved and issues we had. The location is out side of Florance. 10 minutes to the city and easy access to highwayys to Pisa Siena etc. The house is lovely, well kept and all the bedrooms have AC. Yhe garden is lovely but mosquitoes ate an issue ( and there are 4 turtles in the garden). There are 6 bedrooms 5 bathrooms a amall pool equiped kitchen, dining room livingroom and game room. Highly recomend the house!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trina M.

Excellant Stay
We had a wonderful stay. We used Marco's driving service and he was excellent and always on time. The villa was spacious and well stocked. We really enjoyed the turtles. The only con was we didn't realize the downstairs bedroom headboard was covered in ants and my mother was severely bitten all over her face and hands, which left her unable to enjoy the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two weeks in Paradise
If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the perfect location. The property was magnificent. Every area was well stocked (kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, bedrooms). The hint of home was everywhere. The surroundings were comfortable and the furniture was beautiful, providing plenty of room to store items! The "Park" with lemons and limes, offered many sitting arrangements, and the host even left the pool available for the 2 weeks of our visit. We fed the turtles wandering around and RELAXED! Marcos, the driver - was truly exceptional and always on time! He drove us to Pisa and a few of our trips lasted several hours. He patiently waited and always greeted us with a smile! From games and books in the study to a perfectly stocked china cabinet - there was nothing more that was needed to make this a superb vacation location!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Italan villa outside of Florence
All the ameneties were provided, everything you needed to cook including fresh vegetables. Villa was beautiful, great character, courtyard was amazing. It was a picture perfect and enchanting location to stay. We took advantage of the driving service and Marco is absolutely wonderful. Using Marco's driving service made every part of the trip better. We went to Lucca, Siene, various vineyards and restaurants and having Marco drive made everything easy. Retiring to the coutyard at the end of every evening for some wine was just perfect. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb P., Seabeck WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Florence Villa for 15 days
We flew to Florence and started our visit with a great pickup from the airport by Marco. We hired him as our driver for the whole 15 days. He was punctual and easy to work with. We planned his time at least 1 day in advance. The villa is old and does have some mold in shower and not hot water in all of them but overall we loved the property. It was hot so we used the pool daily. It’s not heated so it’s very refreshing! We cooked our dinner most nights. Marco took us to the grocery store multiple times. Beds were comfortable. We asked for clean sheets and towels after the first week and Enrico and his crew were very accommodating. We walked to the Locande Colazzi restaurant for lunch one Sunday. Only 1/2 mile away. Good food. Thanks Enrico and Marco for a wonderful stay at your villa.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
We had a great time! The garden was ideal for all 4 children and we really enjoyed the pool. Having the game room was a great outlet for the children while the adults lingered at the oversized patio table. Marco was an added bonus! Thank you for driving us all over Tuscany!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hasmukh S.

Enjoyed a family gathering here.
Our group of two older parents and two daughters with their families (total 10 with 4 children under 8) had a great time at this lovely home for a week long stay. Beautiful location and a large older but updated with modern conveniences home was perfect for us. We hired the 8 passenger NCC taxi with driver during our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Codruta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character and comfort
We rented this villa for 7 days at the end of July. The place is great for a large group with spacious bedrooms, dining room and bathrooms. The owners were responsive and brought us fresh veggies from their garden. The only downside was the lack of transportation - so better to have a car and not rely on buses or Uber (not available in that area).
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don & Dede A.

Liked: Cleanliness
From Colorado-
We really enjoyed the garden(with turtles) and spaciousness of this property. Driving to any main road was “dicey.” Thank you for the nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious property with large family home
The property is outside Florence near Botai. This is a wonderful retreat away from the bustle of Florence. The narrow lanes are fun to drive until you meet another car and must negotiate who goes first. The owners were eager to meet our needs and did repair/replace some items we called to their attention. Grestvfor a large group!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B., Schaumburg, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Countryside
My family of ten stayed her for one week. We had everything we needed. Alessandro was very helpful with providing information and planning our trip. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We love Firenze and had an amazing stay here. Thank you Alessandro, Marco & Enrico. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie C., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
This villa is a dream
I have no words to describe how lovely the villa is. It was such a incredible experience to gather family in this beautiful historic mansion. Each room is beautifully furnished. It has so many bathrooms that even with the bedrooms filled, we never had to wait for our turn to shower. We spent a lot of time most days in the lovely garden area. We especially enjoyed the pet turtles that patrol the grounds. It is a ways from the nearest town (1 mile on foot on a narrow road) so I’m very glad we rented a car to do day trips. We also hired the owner’s brother one day to take us to Pisa and Lucca. (He has a huge passenger van) If you wanted to just hang out at the villa a car wouldn’t be necessary (can call taxis too but that was sometimes challenging for we non-Italian speakers). It should be said that the road up to the Villa is very narrow (the kind where you have to pull over to the side if a car comes the other way) and it’s very winding and steep. I was tasked with being the rental car driver but even with my nerves of steel, I found it a little harrowing. The upside is you are high up in a remote area (yet close to Florence and nearby towns) and you have an incredible view. I did get a few bug bites but they have mosquito coils and bug repellent available in a supply closet. I saw lots of tourists with bug bites so I think it was just mosquito season there (I don’t know why but I didn’t expect mosquitoes in Italy). The dinner made by the owner’s mother was amazing and truly memorable. We were celebrating my mom‘s 80th birthday and had originally planned to cook a big meal. The kitchen is completely adequate but not super big or set up for a lot of food prep. So, a few days before we asked if the mama who lives next door could make a meal for 13 people and luckily she did! Best decision we ever made. For €30 each we got a four course meal with wine. Everything about our stay was beautiful. We would absolutely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
Wonderful property , as advertised. Beautiful country setting and very convenient to Florence. Great location for our various day side trips. Hosts were exceptionally gracious and helpful, even bringing us vegetables from their private garden. Dinner in the garden every night. Thoroughly enjoyed every minuet of our stay. Would highly recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful experience
We very much enjoyed staying at Villa Berni. The hospitality was very responsive anytime we needed it. It was so relaxing, rustic and beautiful. We entertained many family members and friends as guests throughout our month stay with ease. Everyone had enough space. It is not far from Florence but we recommend having a driver if you can get one. Otherwise you can find a taxi or drive to the wall of Florence and walk or e-bike. We loved the turtles and the refreshing pool especially in the hottest days of the summer. We will miss it! Don't miss the restaurant around the corner called Locanda Collazzi. Amazing food. Thank you Berni family!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
Lovely property in the hills near Florence. The garden and house is beautiful. The only thing that would have been helpful is some information on the local area and restaurants, information about the property (bins etc), anything the owners expected from us during our stay. We used the taxi app Apptaxi which was great to get into Florence as we tried to call a company but they couldn't understand us. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Syosset

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to return!
Absolutely perfect location, great for groups, with a well appointed kitchen and lovely bedrooms. Alessandro and his family could not have been better hosts. We felt safe and cozy each night. And when we unexpectedly had to extend our stay, we were so well taken care of and Alessandro was so thoughtful and kind. Villa Berni truly felt like home and we can’t wait to come back! If you have the chance for mama Mina to cook for you, TAKE IT. Her pizza was the best we had our entire trip. Thank you Alessandro and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 'Familymoon' in Florence
Having married and united our two families we decided to include our four children, their other halves, our two new grandchildren and our mother on our 'familymoon'. The house layout and location was perfect for our group and it was exactly as described. We decided to book Marco's mini bus taxi for the week - what a great service, Marco was fantastic. He was punctual, friendly and patient if we were a little late! We also took advantage of the wonderful dinner service provided by Mina and Enrico. We would totally recommend this - the food and wine were amazing and it made for a really relaxing evening for our family and a lovely surprise for our daughter's birthday. We found the property to be in a quiet and safe location with wonderful views from all the bedrooms, especially the tower room. The garden was perfect having both sunny and shady areas, the small pool (although a little cold) was a welcome escape from the heat at times. Our hosts were excellent and friendly - nothing was too much trouble and any questions were answered quickly. We would totally recommend this property and location and would love to return in the future,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
We have just returned from a week at Villa Berni...3 generations of a family of 10...deciding to ignore the warnings that even the locals tend to leave in August due to the heat. We were greeted late in the evening by Enrico who was charming, despite our flight being delayed by 2hrs. The communication between guest and owners couldn't be better. It made things so easy for us. The Villa is huge and as the other reviews comment, the garden is absolutely gorgeous - the photos really do not do it justice. I can't say too much about day trips as we were all happy relaxing in the gardens, using the lovely pool, hunting for baby tortoises (which Enrico lovingly rescued to put in a safer place!), and eating delicious local produce...some from our hosts and some from the local shops. A word about that...the closest shop to walk to isn't far...about 2km I think (Tavernuzze) but it's entirely downhill on the way and therefore no walk in the park on the way back! We paid approx €35 for taxis into Florence which was a doddle to organise, again thanks to Enrico - he really was a brilliant host. Thank you for a wonderful holiday! We have all come home refreshed and relaxed 😊

10/10 Excellent

Candace D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base camp for a month in Tuscany
This is a fantastic house for a long stay with a big group. The occasion was a milestone birthday for me, and we hosted a rotating crew, totaling about 30 over the course of a month, very pleasantly. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms ample, and there's generally plenty of room. The garden is lovely; we ate outside most evenings when we ate in. It's easy to get into Florence by taxi, bus or house car service. It's also great as a base for day trips to the coast, wine country, Bologna, etc. The three brothers who own the place are easy-going and very responsive. They had good restaurant recommendations, day trip recommendations and, when unfortunately I needed it, medical clinic recommendations. It is an extremely good value. Nothing is perfect: As with all vacation rentals I've ever signed up for, the kitchen is poorly laid out and poorly equipped. It will frustrate you if you plan to do much cooking, which you will want to, because the available ingredients are so fabulous. ASK about housecleaning plans: there is none unless you ask, which seemed odd for a month-long stay, and then you have to specify what services you want. A really thorough cleaning never occurred. Someone more assertive than me about this probably wouldn't have this problem, however. But those are minor quibbles. It's a great place, with great hosts at a great price.
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Berni
Our stay at Villa Berni was great. We enjoyed the villa and especially the outside gardens. Every effort was made by Enrico, Antonella and Marco to help make our stay so enjoyable. We had many guests coming and going and they also were thrilled with the accommodations.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

LEIGH H., ENGLISH

What an amazing villa!
From the moment of booking to the moment of leaving the owner was totally awesome. Very responsive to any questions we had. The villa itself is just stunning in a wonderful location. The welcome vegetables were delicious and tomatoes like you’ve never tasted! We were lucky to keep them topped up all holiday, such a thoughtful touch. We visited many places during our stay, obviously Florence - goes without saying just how special that is. Venice - by train, so easy! Pisa, worth a see! Lucca and Siena were both just beautiful and amazing to visit. The villa itself is so beautiful both inside and out, we were so lucky with the weather that we honestly didn’t use the lounge or dining room as we were in the garden at every chance. The pool is lovely, lots of different seating and shade if needed. In the garden our children were delighted to find 6 tortoises and kept them well fed! The owner even popped by to show them some new babies, just wonderful. Delighted to have chosen this villa for this summers vacation where we spent it with friends from Australia and uk. I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Tuscany.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Egil M.

A lovely villa in nice surroundings
The house is great, very large and with a warm and friendly atmosphere. We had some chilly days and the heating worked very well, and when it was warm it was lovely to open the doors to the garden and enjoy the sun outside. The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. The top bedroom is very special and has it own bathroom, so has the smaller bedroom on the ground floor. The kitchen is practical and is fully equipped for cooking. We did not try the outside barbecue, but lit a fire in the dining room one evening and that was very cozy. We are a family of four and the reason we rented such a large house was that two of us had to do much studying/writing during the course of the week. That worked well - there are two desks in separate rooms on the ground floor. It is about ten minutes drive to Florence, we usually parked in a large car park just inside Porta Romana (2 euros per hour) and walked to the city center through the Oltrarno area. But there is also a frequent bus service from the nearby village of Tavernuzze, some 15-20 minutes walk from the house. We visited several nice places, among others Impruneta and a lovely organic farm called Fattoria de Maiano on the Fiesole side of Florence. The restaurant just down the street from the house (Villa Castiglione) is good. Enrico met us and took good care of us. An issue with the hot water in one of the bathrooms was fixed immediately and he also brought us eggs from their own hens. We would definitely like to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018