La casa di Marcello - panoramic house in the heart of Florence countryside - Vinci

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11200 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Florence, Italy

Leonardo Museum9 min drive
Casa Natale di Leonardo11 min drive
Toscana Adventure Team12 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

La casa di Marcello - panoramic house in the heart of Florence countryside

It is a simple and typical country house built at the top of a hill facing the village of Vinci: on the ground floor the big kitchen with the fire-place, the room to keep wheat and “salami”, the dining-room for very special occasions; on the first floor all the bed-rooms (for grand-parents, parents and four children). There was also the cellar with the big barrels of wine and the olive-oil.

The name of the property is the original name from the area surrounding that was called “Marcello”, the land around the house was and still is all cultivated with olive trees as well as a vineyard on the east side at the bottom of the hill; in front of the house there’s a “barn” to keep working tools, it housed the rabbits, the pigs and on the west side there was the hen-run.

The house has remained as it was except for the 2 bathrooms on first floor, also the heating of the house is as it used to be: the fire-place in the kitchen and a big wood stove upstairs to heat the bed-rooms

Property manager

Laura Lastrucci

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vinci

Located in Vinci, this villa is in a rural area. Leonardo Museum and House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit I Gigli Shopping Center and Conte of Florence Factory Outlet. La Galleria and Tenuta San Vito are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, horse riding and mountain biking.

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Florence, Italy

What's nearby

Leonardo Museum - 9 min drive
Golf Club Bellosguardo Vinci - 10 min drive
Casa Natale di Leonardo - 11 min drive
Stadio Carlo Castellani - 12 min drive
Toscana Adventure Team - 12 min drive

Getting around

Empoli Ponte A Elsa Station - 15 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Hotel Alexandra - 9 min drive
Il Pinone - 10 min drive
Golf Bellosguardo Vinci - 10 min drive
Ristorante agriturismo IL PIASTRINO - 11 min drive
Gelateria La Vendetta - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La casa di Marcello - panoramic house in the heart of Florence countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La casa di Marcello - panoramic house in the heart of Florence countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La casa di Marcello - panoramic house in the heart of Florence countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La casa di Marcello - panoramic house in the heart of Florence countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Leonardo Museum, Golf Club Bellosguardo Vinci and Tenuta Santini. Toscana Adventure Team is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

30 May 2018

Can't wait to return!!

Beautiful house with the best views! Vinci & Vitolini look like a postcard. Laura is fantastic! Gave us good information about the house and area. Plenty of room for 8 people. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

23 Apr 2017

great holiday!

we had a fantastic time, we enjoyed the beauty of the landscape and the small villages around Vinci, the house was perfect to relax, thank you Laura for your kind welcome

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Velasco M.

25 Apr 2015

great stay

We had a wonderful holiday in the Casa di Marcello. The house is magnificently situated and has a very authentic feel about it. The rooms are very spacious, and it is well kept. The house is on the edge of a hill (far from neighbours and the street), so the children could play freely. The views from the house on Vinci and surroundings are stunning!! We made wonderful walks starting from the house. It is also in the centre of the important Tuscan cities, and close to Empoli, where we took the train to Firenze. We will definitely be back! A special thanks to Laura, our host. She is absolutely kind, warm and welcoming. She was always prepared to help or give advice in flawless English!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

11 Nov 2013

The house exceeded my expectations

I booked this house as the pictures which Laura had put up for us to see really sold it to me. It was comfortable and spacious for the 10 of us, with plenty of cooking equipment and room at the table to sit and eat and play games late into the night. The setting was amazing with views across the countryside and over to the hills, with a lovely patio to sit out on as well as a hidden pergola type area on the edge of the olive grove.The rooms were light and airy and the beds comfortable.It was a great place to visit many historic sites and having a railway station a few kilometeres away made visiting Florence a dream.I am hoping that I can get another family get together organised so we can stay in Laura's lovely house again before too long. This was one of the most memorable holidays I have experienced for years. I keep looking at the photos on my mobile and they give me a wonderful warm feeling.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

23 Oct 2013

Charming villa with an amazing view

We had a wonderful stay at the Casa di Marcello. The view from the house is absolutely magnificent and the surroundings were beyond expectation. The house is located privately on a mountain top and all around the house are olive trees as far as the eye can see. It is so beautiful, very recreational, and at night the stars stand out clearly. The nearby village - Vinci - is very nice and (as all Italians) the people there are very friendly and welcoming. You can find good places to buy Italian specialities and good places to dine. The house is very cosy, well-equipped and all rooms have amazing views over the mountains. The house has comfortable beds and is well furnished which made our stay very pleasant. In short: We had everything we needed during our stay. The host Laura is a very sympathetic and trustworthy person who made sure we had the best vacation possible. We would love to come back to Casa di Marcello on another occasion.