Perched on a hill overlooking Florence. Absolute peace and quiet.
Apartment
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 
Bathrooms: 1
Description
Apartment in Bagno a Ripoli with kitchen
This delightful studio apartment (380 ft2 / 35 m2) can be your home away from home while you visit Florence and Tuscany. Enjoy fascinating days of exploration from a peaceful, rural home base like this.
Located only a 20-minute drive from Florence's historic center, you can also take advantage of free parking in nearby Bagno a Ripoli and use the convenient bus system to tour the city.
The flat is attached to a typical Tuscan 'casa colonica' (country farmhouse) occupied by the owners and provides a tranquil, private place to recover after a day of touring. There are no other tourists. You'll be the only ones. The house is located on a hillside, with breath-taking views of the city of Florence and the hills surrounding Florence. The property consists of approximately nine acres (fenced) in an area protected from development and is planted in olive and fruit trees and grapevines.
Perfect for independent travelers with a car, other cities of interest within 60 miles (96 km) include Siena (40 mi/64 km), Pisa (57 mi/91 km), San Gimignano (35 mi/44 km), Lucca (52 mi/83 km), Arezzo (43 mi/69 km), Cortona (59 mi/94 km) and Volterra (50 mi/80 km). The Chianti wine region is also easily visited by car.
The areas highlighted in the ad (restaurant Donnini, the church of San Lorenzo, etc.) are much closer to what was written by the program, all are in Bagno a Ripoli, but not exactly in the village.
The apartment overlooks the beautiful Tuscan countryside. It is composed of a living room with sofa, a kitchen equipped with cook top, refrigerator, double sink,
mini oven and microwave, a bathroom with sink, shower, toilet and bidet, a loft with sleeping area. The very pretty and romantic double bedroom is reached via an internal wooden staircase. The staircase is steep, not suitable for very old people or people with walking problems.
In the apartment you can surf the internet (WiFi available).
The large terrace reserved for your exclusive use can be used for sunbathing, dining 'al fresco', reading and watching the sunsets as you gaze upon the Duomo and the olive groves below.
A well-marked hiking trail at the end of the driveway includes a section of the ancient Roman road from Bologna to Rome via Florence. Additional trails cover nearby hills and offer panoramic vistas of the area.
Gated access provides security for you, your car and possessions. Reserved parking. Come and go as you please.
Access to the apartment includes approximately one-third mile (500 meters) of graveled road. A car is strongly suggested. The road is not suitable for luxury cars. Because of the rain is not always in very good condition. Who is writing this description, goes down and up all year round without any problem with a Honda Jazz (Fit)
Possibility of long term rentals. From 6 months up to 1 year. Monthly price 600
Keywords: Independent Travel, Peace and quiet, Secure, Private, Self Catering
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
General- Internet
- Parking
- Garage
- Paper towels
- Wireless internet
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Hair dryer
- Iron and board
- Toilet paper
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Grill
- Ice maker
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dishes and utensils
- Lobster pot
- Kitchenette
- Dining
- Washer and Dryer
- Heater
- Golf
- Swimming
Rates
| Season | Nightly | Weekly | Weekend | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate -- |
€81 | - | - | - | 3 |
Karin W.
Disappointing, WiFi not as advertised, no refund
If you don’t need WiFi, won’t be planning to shower here, don’t mind discussing with host whenever you want to go out (so the dogs won’t escape) and don’t mind big dogs, then you might enjoy the lovely landscape views, beautiful dogs, and chatting with the property owner, who is multilingual. In that case, I only have one piece of advice: the road/drive up to the property is *extremely* bumpy. If you’re still reading, here’s the rest of my review: The shower has a plastic mat over the drain that blocks water flow. During my shower, the water backed up and pooled throughout the entire bathroom floor up to and almost out the door. It seemed really unsanitary. Even when that mat is removed, showering still makes most of the bathroom floor wet for a while (there’s a squeegee provided that doesn’t work to make the floor dry). Unfortunately, we had to leave 4 days early because the WiFi wasn’t working enough for video calls and my husband needed that for his remote work. When we brought this up, the owner kept repeating that this had never happened to anyone else and emphasized not to say online that the WiFi didn’t work. This made me extremely uncomfortable. I don’t usually write reviews but it felt important to share this because it was indeed our experience and I hate to think of guests being silenced and reviews/ratings being misleading as a result. No refund given when asked,
Christie G.
Beautiful
This property is breathtaking. The hostess was so sweet and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while visiting Tuscany.
Debra R., San Antonio
Florence visit
Host was great. Very accommodating and informative about the area. Property and view were amazing. Would definitely recommend and also return. Very quiet and secluded.
Christina O.
Wonderful time away
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The view is spectacular. The small cozy house is comfortable and our hose was lovely. The only drawback is the road up to the house. If you are renting a car, make sure it is an SUV that is not low to the ground. The charm of being in such a wonderful place is that the road is unpaved and if it has rained it can be pretty bumpy.
Yasmin J.
Ein meditativer Ort
Ruhig und romantisch gelegen in den Hügeln Nahe Florenz. Ein wundervoller Rückzugsort für Zwei, die die Natur lieben. Fiorenza ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns vom ersten Tag an sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist einfach, aber sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Terrasse mit dem herrlichen Blick über das gesamte Umland atemberaubend schön. Wir konnten uns nicht sattsehen. Florenz ist in 20 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Für uns war es ein absolut perfekter Ort und wir werden wiederkommen. Mille Grazie Fiorenza!
Karin W.
Disappointing, WiFi not as advertised, no refund
If you don’t need WiFi, won’t be planning to shower here, don’t mind discussing with host whenever you want to go out (so the dogs won’t escape) and don’t mind big dogs, then you might enjoy the lovely landscape views, beautiful dogs, and chatting with the property owner, who is multilingual. In that case, I only have one piece of advice: the road/drive up to the property is *extremely* bumpy. If you’re still reading, here’s the rest of my review: The shower has a plastic mat over the drain that blocks water flow. During my shower, the water backed up and pooled throughout the entire bathroom floor up to and almost out the door. It seemed really unsanitary. Even when that mat is removed, showering still makes most of the bathroom floor wet for a while (there’s a squeegee provided that doesn’t work to make the floor dry). Unfortunately, we had to leave 4 days early because the WiFi wasn’t working enough for video calls and my husband needed that for his remote work. When we brought this up, the owner kept repeating that this had never happened to anyone else and emphasized not to say online that the WiFi didn’t work. This made me extremely uncomfortable. I don’t usually write reviews but it felt important to share this because it was indeed our experience and I hate to think of guests being silenced and reviews/ratings being misleading as a result. No refund given when asked,
Christie G.
Beautiful
This property is breathtaking. The hostess was so sweet and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while visiting Tuscany.
Debra R., San Antonio
Florence visit
Host was great. Very accommodating and informative about the area. Property and view were amazing. Would definitely recommend and also return. Very quiet and secluded.
Christina O.
Wonderful time away
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The view is spectacular. The small cozy house is comfortable and our hose was lovely. The only drawback is the road up to the house. If you are renting a car, make sure it is an SUV that is not low to the ground. The charm of being in such a wonderful place is that the road is unpaved and if it has rained it can be pretty bumpy.
Yasmin J.
Ein meditativer Ort
Ruhig und romantisch gelegen in den Hügeln Nahe Florenz. Ein wundervoller Rückzugsort für Zwei, die die Natur lieben. Fiorenza ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns vom ersten Tag an sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist einfach, aber sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Terrasse mit dem herrlichen Blick über das gesamte Umland atemberaubend schön. Wir konnten uns nicht sattsehen. Florenz ist in 20 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Für uns war es ein absolut perfekter Ort und wir werden wiederkommen. Mille Grazie Fiorenza!