VILLA IL PINO 8

Toscana - Firenze - CERTALDO

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only). Strategically located between Siena and Florence, Villa il Pino retains all the charm of the typical manor houses of the last century, with its stuccos, antique chandeliers, frescoed ceilings and the classic furnishings of Tuscan tradition. The recent renovation has added mod cons to the structure that boasts spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, all with private bathroom, a large, modern fully-equipped kitchen and a beautiful garden, surrounded by rows of olive trees, with an enchanting view over the Chianti hills and the towers of San Gimignano on the horizon, which you can admire while resting in the shade of the large equipped portico or beside the exclusive pool. The property is located in a territory famous for its food, wine and artistic excellences, not far from San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and the Chianti region which, with its castles and villages, acts as a bridge between Siena and Florence. Shops, restaurants, cafés and train station (on the Siena-Florence line) can be found are in Certaldo, a delightful medieval village about 6 km from the house. Please Note: when the property is rented in this solution no other guests will be present on site.

VILLA IL PINO HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The house has two floors, connected internally, and covers a total area of approximately 200 sq m. From the main entrance, up a short ramp, you come to the atrium on the ground floor; from here you go on to a spacious modern kitchen, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower (suitable for the disabled), the dining room and the sitting room with direct access out to the back portico. Going up to the first floor, along a corridor is a double bedroom with private bathroom with shower, a twin bedroom (with joinable beds) with ensuite bathroom with shower, a double bedroom with bathroom with shower and tub and an additional bathroom with tub and shower for communal use. Up a further flight of stairs is the laundry room.

Park:

The park, bordered by a vast olive grove, covers an area of about 1500 sq m and includes the parking area which is located at the end of the access drive, conveniently located next to the main entrance. The garden, composed of a vast area of lawn, extends mainly at the back of the villa, panoramic and secluded, where, outside the dining room and sitting room, is a large paved portico, furnished with dining table and seating area, a barbecue area and a gazebo with sofas. A few steps away is the pool area. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The rectangular, fenced-in pool lies on a terrace at a lower level with respect to the villa, in a secluded position facing south over the green valley that stretches as far as the eye can see. About 25 m from the house, it can be reached across the garden at the back and down a short flight of steps. Lined in PVC with a stone border, it measures 5 x 10 m with the depth varying from 0.60 m (where the steps are) to1.40 m. It has salt purification and both internal and external lighting. The sunbathing area, partly terracotta paving and partly lawn, is equipped with sunbeds, deckchairs, an umbrella, a gazebo and a cold-water shower. The pool is open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October.

Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week to be paid on site.
Handicap: No
Fenced-in property: No
Amenities and Features
  • Air conditioning in the bedrooms (portable air co in the bedroom on the ground floor)
  • Satellite TV
  • stereo with CD player
  • WI-FI internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • American coffee machine
  • expresso coffee machine
  • moka coffee machine
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • hair dryer
  • built-in barbecue
  • mosquito screens (in the bedrooms)
TO DO

Location and distances


Villa Il Pino is about 6 km from Certaldo, a little town rich in history and culture located in the beautiful setting of the Florentine Val d'Elsa, an area overlooking the Elsa river valley which extends to the northern area of Siena and winds through old borghi and castles and is characterised by meandering green hills, alternating with expanses of olive groves and vineyards. The area, dotted with a vast network of paths, allows sports lovers to explore the numerous historical and artistic attractions of the area by bicycle, on horseback or simply on foot (the immediate surroundings are full of riding stables, sports centres and golf courses). The house is easily accessible from the airports of the region (those of Florence and Pisa less than an hour away) as well as the more distant ones, thanks to the motorway connections. Finally, for those wishing to take advantage of public transport, the railway station in Certaldo guarantees quick and easy trips to Florence and Siena.

Airport: Firenze 40 km, Pisa 81 km, Bologna 129 km, Roma Fiumicino 311 km, Milano Malpensa 379 km
Train station: Certaldo 7,5 km
Highways: from North: A1 exit Firenze Impruneta 31 km. from South: A1 exit Valdichiana 100 km
Shops and services: Loc. Il Fiano 3 km, Certaldo 6 km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 83 km
Parking: Inside the property: up to 8 uncovered parking places
Access roads: Paved up till the access path
Attractions within 100 km: San Gimignano 18 km, Greve in Chianti 22 km, Radda in Chianti 35 km, Monteriggioni 35 km, Firenze 37 km, Volterra 44 km, Siena 51 km, Montecatini Terme 78 km, Pisa 84 km, Montalcino 89 km
Altitude: 200 slm

Reviews

9.4 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

9
Overall rating
9.7
General cleanliness
9.7
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9.2
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Myriam Wilmart
France 8/8/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
It was expensive but we were totally satisfied and happy of the service and prestation we found.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect. We really appreciated the garbage organization. Thank you!
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The secured pool. Impossible to find one. It is also why we paid more than our budget.
by Anders Peteri
Sweden 8/8/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
The house matched our expectations totally! A great house with nice rooms and bathrooms together with a great kitchen.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
I think the price was at a accetable level for this house.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Top notch with perfect daily service with cleaning of the pool etc.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
In order to find a house to rent I went through all web sites I could find and I think Emma Villas gave the impression of being the most serious!
by Catherine Shaw
United Kingdom 7/31/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Very much, it was a beautiful and well maintained villa
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
A guest information book on the local area, restaurants, supermarkets, taxis etc
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
It was fine
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The villlas
by Susan Wietsma
United States 7/6/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
This is an amazing Villa. We had a great time there. It was central to all the things we wanted to explore in Tuscany. The owner and property manager were lovely to work with. We wish we could have stayed much longer!
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
In line with what we expected.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
All was great.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Internet research.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothing.
by Anonimo
9/2/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, 100 %
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
The relationship is good.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10 from 10 points. It is perfect.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Perfect service. No more suggestions.
by Anonimo
9/6/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Si
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Ottimo
by Anonimo
8/21/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
8/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
the view, the atmosfere of the house and garden
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
the equipment of the kitchen could be better
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Good

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/29/2024 - 6/29/2024 4 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 12/21/2024 4 Nights Everyday
12/21/2024 - 1/4/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 12/20/2025 4 Nights Everyday
12/20/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • electricity (€ 21,45/day), tourism tax (€ 2,00 per person per day for the first 4 day. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay), extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00/week or part of week/animal)

On Request:

Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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STAY CANCELLATION GUARANTEE DUE TO LOCKDOWN - by Emma Villas (Included in the price) The final price of the reservation includes also the special coverage, guaranteed by Emma Villas, in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30 days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of at least one of the following Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the competent authorities:
  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
  • national lockdown in your country of residence;
  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)