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Historic villa in Fiestole

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A balcony with a view of a cityscape and surrounding greenery.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, red sofas, a coffee table, and a view through the open window.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a chandelier. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A traditional villa with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A dining room with a table set for four, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Path of the Gods
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Heated pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Fiesole, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Place, Villa Medici
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Teatro Romano
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiesole Archaeological Site
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic villa in Fiestole

Villa Kraus is an historic residency built in the 11th Century and located on the beautiful hill of Fiesole, Florence Tuscany.
Elegant and refined in many details, with halls and frescoed ceilings, the Villa has been the house where Michelangelo Buonarroti's mother Francesca grew up.
In the courtyard of the Villa you can admire a plaque documenting the residence of Francesca, mother of the Divine Michelangelo.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048015C2B4YMVXKU
Property # 11231866
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fiesole

Fiesole is home to this villa. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano.
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Fiesole, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Villa Medici - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza Mino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral of Fiesole - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fiesole Archaeological Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Convent of San Domenico - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pian del Mugnone Station - 6 min drive
  • Statuto Tram Stop - 10 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar La Palancola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Terrazza 45 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Lastra - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪ì Giuggiolo Osteria Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lo Spaccio - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic villa in Fiestole have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Historic villa in Fiestole pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic villa in Fiestole?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic villa in Fiestole?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic villa in Fiestole?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Historic villa in Fiestole located?

Situated in Fiesole, this villa is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Convent of San Domenico and within 3 miles (5 km) of Path of the Gods and Stadio Artemio Franchi. Coverciano and Nelson Mandela Forum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning and beautiful villa! Enjoyed every minute. Caterina met us and showed us around and introduced us to the lovely property. She was great at communicating with us any time we had any questions. Beautiful rooms and comfy beds. The view is amazing and we spent a lot of time admiring it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Florence 2024

Our stay was amazing!!!! The views were so beautiful!!!! We can’t say that enough! Our hosts, Caterina and her Mother, were very welcoming and so wonderful & sweet!!! Highly recommend this villa!!! Our family had a wonderful experience!! Many thank you’s to our hosts!!!! Grazie milli!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2024
Thank you! It was a pleasure to meet you. You are a beautiful family!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival we were greeted by Caterina who took us on a tour of the Villa. The views were stunning and the Villa was beautifully decorated. We were visiting as a multigenerational family of 9 and there was plenty of space and accommodations for everyone. The Villa was an easy walk to Fiesole and there was a bus stop very close to by to take us into Florence. Caterina was available throughout the entire stay if we needed anything. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend this Villa.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2026
Many thanks 🙏
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The house is beautiful and filled with antiques. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and cooking utensils. The house is on a mountainside offering beautiful views of Florence and the Duomo. The garden was beautiful and peaceful. Proximity to Florence is good. The house has space to park several cars. Cate and Lucia our hosts, were very friendly. Although there were a couple of language barrier issues. However, there were issues that did not coincide with the property description.There was a/c in the bedrooms only. The pool is very small, above ground, approx 11'X6' and 2' deep. There is no hot tub. We had a water pressure problem 5 out of the 7 days. Several mornings we had no water. There was a city wide black out one of the nights for 4 hours. We had no electricity in half the house for a day due to a faulty breaker. It was tough to walk to a town to get coffee or dinner because there were only partial sidewalks on the curvy road leading up to Fiesole.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted that you appreciated the house, its antique character, the peaceful garden, the views over Florence, and the hospitality of Cate and Lucia. We are sorry that your stay was affected by some unexpected issues. During your visit, Italy experienced an exceptional heatwave that caused widespread disruptions to the electricity and water supply in many areas, including ours. Unfortunately, these interruptions were beyond our control. The extreme temperatures also caused a circuit breaker to fail, which temporarily affected part of the house. As soon as we became aware of the problem, we arranged for it to be repaired as quickly as possible. We would also like to clarify that our listing does not advertise a swimming pool or a hot tub. The property features a 6-meter plunge pool, as shown in the photos and described in the listing. It is designed for cooling off and relaxing, and it includes hydromassage jets. Finally, the air conditioning is available in the bedrooms, exactly as described in the listing. We truly appreciate your comments and are pleased that, despite these exceptional circumstances, you were able to enjoy the beauty of the property and its unique location.

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