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[Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

[Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool

A late 19th century Country House Set within a small park in a natural reserve 300 meters high over the Arno Valley 20km south of Florence.
Cerchiaia is the ideal location for your holidays in Tuscany (2-8 people) Whether you aim for culture, nature, sports, fashion or just relax. Our ground floor flat can sleep two-to-eight people in four double-bed rooms with three private bathrooms, a large and fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, conservatory and garden. Private swimming pool June to October.
Only five kilometers uphill from the motorway A1 Milan-Naples, Cerchiaia is a perfect starting point if you want to visit most of Tuscany's Art Cities:
Florence urban treasures and world renown museums (only 35 'drive or by train from Engraved railway station);
Arezzo Historical Centre and Piero della Francesca Frescoes (40 'drive or by train);
Cortona Beato Angelico's frescoes and Tuscan Sun Festival (50 'drive);
Siena Palio city and early Renaissance paintings (45 'drive);
Pisa Leaning Tower and Miracles Square (60 'drive);
Livorno Medici's Fortress and Harbour, Etruscan thumbs in Populonia (70 'drive);
Orvieto Cathedral, the Pit and white wines (70 'drive);
Lucca Medieval Walls and spyralling historical center (70'drive);
Grosseto Etruscan ruins and marine Maremma countryside (90 'drive).

If you are interested in wine tasting at the Chianti's wineries can be Reached from Cerchiaia by car in less than 60 '.

If nature is your interest Cerchiaia is the starting point of many attractive walks and jogging paths. In just around 60 'by car you can reach the 1000m high Forest of Vallombrosa with its 11th century Monastery, or the Casentino Woods With Their well organized wild animal watching tours.

If you are interested in signature fashion shopping the famed fashion outlet The Mall is only 6km (or 12 ') away in Holm, as well as the Dolce & Gabbana leather factory in Burchio. The original Prada Outlet and Design Centre in Levane can be Reached in around 25 '.

If you want to practice a sport we have 5 bikes available in the house, close horse riding facilities and four golf courses of International standard.

Or maybe do a bit of everything, enjoy the sun, relax in our private swimming pool sets the greens.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are welcome

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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)

Small dogs admitted must be under control outside

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking in the house not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number IT048052C2WGGHZELW
Property # 1668298
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

Figline e Incisa Valdarno

Located in Figline e Incisa Valdarno, this holiday home is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace 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 Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Figline e Incisa in Valdarno, Tuscany

Getting around

  • Incisa Station - 9 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cristal - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Osteria dè Giusti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Groove Café Ristorante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Osteria de' Medici - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Antico Caffe Torino - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$413, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool 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 [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is [Madu's Countryhouse Cerchiaia] Tuscany Pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Arno River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fashion Groove and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Franciscan Monastery of St. Francis and Castello di Volognano are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bart V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house is exactly as advertised on the website. More than enough space for a family, it feels more like a home than a holiday apartment, which is very nice.However, there is only air-conditioning in one bedroom, the rest is very hot. Also the cleanliness can be better.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you Bart, yet as you know there is no reference in the website to "full air conditioning" in the flat so it may be a bit ungenerous to remark that there was only one room with AC.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Wonderful Farmhouse Stay

Daniele was a wonderful and extremely helpful host. We messaged many times prior to our visit as well as during the stay. We used the farmhouse as our hub and took advantage of the local trains to day trip to Florence and Rome. The pool was a highlight. We enjoyed cooling off in the water and soaking in the beautiful surroundings. The home provided us with an authentic Tuscan experience. Thank you - it was a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you, if you can please express your view also in stars ***** Daniele
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8/10 Good

Shannon W.

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

What a lovely stay.

Daniele is a wonderful host who went above and beyond for us. The house and pool were wonderful, the views beautiful. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Enjoy Crete
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8/10 Good

Tonny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very good stay

Beautiful area and very nice house with a fine pool. Mr. Doglio was a fine host. Very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Thank you Tonny, hope to see you again some other time
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Beautiful, quiet location

We had an amazing stay at this property. The weather was very hot during our visit but the interior of the house remained a comfortable temperature, and the good sized pool was a delight! Our host was friendly and helpful and shared delicious home grown produce from his garden which we enjoyed. We would definitely stay again !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Come back when you want...
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10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

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

Wonderful vacation!

Our host Daniele was very helpful, incredibly responsive, and knowledgeable of the area with great recommendations for food, travel, and experiences. I strongly recommend following his lead because it greatly enhanced our experience. The pool is perfect for a family and even better than the photos. The location is convenient to reach many Tuscan cities by car and experience so much during your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Glorious Tuscan stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days in Tuscany. The house is well placed for exploring the area and rural for peaceful days by the pool. Daniele was a great host leaving us a welcome package on arrival and on hand to answer questions but never intrusive. The house is clean and spacious with all you would need for your stay. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
finally published Thank you Hellen
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10/10 Excellent

Colin N.

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

Just perfect

What can we say? What a wonderful host and place to stay to enjoy this part of Tuscany, or just laze by the pool. Daniele gave us lots of tips for places to go, and things to see, and could not have been a more charming host - we both enjoyed spending time with him. A peaceful place to stay in a fabulous part of Italy - we will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you Colin and Marianne. Looking forward to welcome you again
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10/10 Excellent

cassandra h.

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

Close to Florence

Lovely countryside farmhouse offered us a place to relax in the evenings after full days of exploring Florence and many nearby cities. The place is well kept and comfortable, the pool is awesome. Communication with owner was responsive and prompt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you Cassandra. Look forward to welcome you again in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Lovely house in a great location

Perfect location for birthday celebrations for four 50/60 year old friends. A fabulous place to relax in but within easy reach of the autostrada and central to Florence, Siena and San Gimignano. Our host Daniele, was very welcoming and provided helpful advice about parking in Florence, supermarkets etc. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Receiving good reviews help us continue our service. Thank you Kerry and friends look forward to your return whenever this may be
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10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

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

Pool was a life saver!

We stayed in this authentic Tuscan home off the beaten path. The host was very welcoming and knowledgeable. There was a heat wave while we were there so the pool was amazing. A short distance to the quiet train station that brought us straight in Florence. You leave feeling like you have had the Tuscan experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Floretta Carylon D.

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

Tuscany Stay

We were very pleased with our stay at this home. It was so quiet. No noise day or night. We slept very well. It was very dark at night and the stars were brilliant. The pool was a real treat. The weather was perfect, although a few days were very warm. The pool was refreshing. We were centrally located and made lots of day trips to Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, the Chianti region., and more. My granddaughter and her husband took the train to Rome for a few days and then to Venice for an overnight stay. There was lots of shopping available also. All the people were very friendly. The owners went a step above to see that we were well taken care of. We would certainly go back to this property again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
It was a pleasure to have you at Cerchiaia's. Do come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eiva p.

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

Great Tuscany surrounding for family vacation!

Following detailed Daniele instructions we easily found the villa by car even in the dark. Usually pictures of villas are better than reality but not in this case. The house is big and very nice. And there is everything you need - fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, big table for family dinners, nice bedrooms, a lot of space outside, beautiful views 360, easy access to main roads to Florence, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano. We were 4 adults and 4 teenagers and everybody of us have what to do in villa - pool, badminton, cards, petanki, even golf equipment or just relaxing in the evening in the countryside surrounding. It was very hot outside during our stay but quite ok in villa even without conditioner. We really could recommend this house for country holiday in Tuscany. Thank you for the warm welcome and great stay in your house, Madu and Daniele!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
It was a pleasure to have our first lithuanian guests. Glad you were fully satisfied. All the best and come back when you want
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magical time in Tuscany

While the property is a bit hard to find at first you quickly get your bearings to travel to/from. A1 takes 10 minutes to get to then Florence is only 30 minutes away. We used the house as a base to travel to Siena (1:15), Panzano (1:00), Greve (1:15) Orvieto (1:30) and Lake Trasimeno (1:00). Daniele is a wonderful host who shared a bit of his bounty from his garden and had the property in top condition. We had three in our party and the property could have handled at least three more. Since it was hot 40C two days the pool was perfect. We cooked numerous times at the house after going to the COOP.IT (an amazing grocery store 15-20 minutes away). It is a relaxing place and exceptional for the price. Grazie Daniele! Tim
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Grazie a voi Tim and family. Hope to see you again some other time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy j.

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

Wonderful stay in the country

We decided that we needed more quiet family time on our stay in Italy so we chose to move up our trip at this lovely house. Daniele worked with us to secure the two extra days. It was a great decision. We enjoyed the sounds of the countryside in the mornings and evenings, Church bells in the distance while we made dinners at the house after spending time in the pool. Our teenagers enjoyed their own rooms and bathrooms - space after traveling together for almost 12 days at that point. Daniele was an excellent host with many helpful suggestions — places to eat, little known and excellent wineries, olive oil farms to visit, grocery stores, cafes. He even guided us to one of the restaurants, after making a last minute reservation on our behalf, to make sure that we knew the way on the winding road up the mountain. He also checked on the train schedule to Florence for us and made sure that we knew how to secure the tickets either in person or digitally. He also shared items from his garden and had two bottles of wine and biscotti as a welcoming gift which was a very unexpected surprise. We loved our time at your home, Daniele. We will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Grazie Kathy. I look forward to your return
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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

Once in a lifetime adventure in Tuscany!

Excellent Country house which is centrally located to many of the Tuscan hill towns. Daniele was the perfect host and he was very helpful with directions and recommendations for excursions. One of the excellent restaurants he recommended was Me Ma. Daniele even guided us to the big grocery store, the Coop on the first day to buy food. We cooked several nights. The house was spotless. The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. There was a large dining room and living room. The entry to the house was very open and airy. The grounds were beautiful and you could tell Daniele took great pride in keeping it maintained. The beautiful pool was very large and perfect for cooling off. Daniele gave us directions to the tram to Florence right off the A1 which our made visit in and out Florence so much easier. We stayed 8 nights and in addition to Florence, we visited Sienna, Arezzo, Cortona, Chianti to visit a beautiful winery he recommended, Montepulciano and Pienza. All locations were within an hour to an hour and 15 minutes away which made day trips so easy. I would highly recommend this Countryhouse and Daniele for his wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you Cathy and John hope to see you again in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Extraordinary Hospitality and Outstanding Lodging

Our group of four women from the US enjoyed an incredible two weeks at this wonderful farmhouse, "Cerchiaia" , just south of Florence. The village of Figline e Incisa in Valdarno is charming and offers restaurants, fabulous cappuccino in a cafe, a huge supermarket,and a train station providing access locally to Florence as well as high speed trains to other parts of Italy and Europe. The clean and updated farmhouse was perfect for us with a well equipped kitchen, 4 lovely bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and plenty of comfortable living space for relaxing, sharing meals and socializing. We ate the grapes, pomegranates and figs growing just steps outside our door. We were able to easily access the wi-fi. Our hosts, Daniele and Madu, could not have been more gracious and welcoming. They brought us vegetables from their garden and shared their extensive knowledge of the region. Their generosity was amazing, and we will treasure the new friendships we made with these lovely and kind people. This home was all that was advertised on the website and so much more. (We did not use the beautiful swimming pool as it was too cool during our stay in October- otherwise the weather was perfect for our activities.) The property is surrounded by a wildlife reserve- very scenic with beautiful rolling hills where grapes and olives were harvested for many years. The patio was a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and admire the sunset. We drove our rental car to many charming nearby villages including Valdarno, Arezzo and Regello. We went to Florence several time by car and by train. We also took a driving tour to Siena and Sam Gimignano- beautiful and memorable trips with excellent restaurants and a wine-tasting. Our hosts cooked a meal for us - our first experience with delicious fried "squash blossoms": incredible! Our overall experience was extraordinary with the highlight being the hospitality and kindness of our hosts. This property was wonderful in every way and we plan to return. We all agreed that this home provided us with an outstanding experience. Brenda English October 2019
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
What can we say ? Very happy of your review, you are indeed rather unique guests. Looking forward to see you soon again. M&D
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4/10 Poor

Britta A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Leider enttäuscht

Ruhige Lage, passable Anbindung. Die letzten 500m sind stark steinig und nicht mit jedem PKW einfach befahrbar. Daniele hat uns freundlich empfangen, war aber kurz angebunden und stark von sich überzeugt. Das Haus hat uns zuerst schockiert. Die Gartenmöbel am Haus sind stark verwittert und kaum nutzbar. Alle Toiletten waren verschmutzt und wir mussten "nachputzen". Daniele konnte sich das nicht erklären. Viele Möbel im Haus wurden notdürftig repariert. Eine Duschkabine und der Trockner sind schon länger defekt. Im Haus haben wir über ein Dutzend Kakerlaken gesehen, trotz 3 Fallen. In einem Schlafzimmer geht das Licht nicht, weil der Stromkreis dort Kurzschlüsse verursacht. Den Grill mussten wir selbst reinigen. Als wir darin 3 Wespennester fanden, bat Daniele Hilfe an. Der große und saubere Pool war toll. Er ist aber bis zu 2,5m tief und hat ein plötzliches Gefälle. Am Rand gibt es keine Haltemöglichkeiten, somit nicht (Klein-) kindertauglich. Die Gartenmöbel am Pool sind auch marode. Wir mussten diese per Schlauch abspritzen, um sie zu nutzen. Dabei fanden wir noch ein Wespennest inkl. Larven. Daniele tat unsere Beschwerden plump ab: "es ist ein typisch ländliches altes Toskana Haus, in der Hochsaison sind wir so gut gebucht, dass wir nichts reparieren können" Er räumte aber ein, dass seine Frau Madu mehr Augen für Details und Liebe zum Objekt hatte. Leider ist Madu 2021 verstorben. Scheinbar soll nun nur noch Miete eingenommen werden ohne zu investieren. Keine Empfehlung.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Um auf die von den Appuhns geäußerten Bedenken einzugehen, möchten wir jeden dazu ermutigen, sich unsere Erfolgsbilanz der letzten sieben Jahre anzusehen. Mit über 60 Gästen aus aller Welt, die überwiegend 5-Sterne-Bewertungen auf verschiedenen Plattformen hinterlassen haben, ist es klar, dass unser Haus durchweg hohen Standards entspricht. Zwar kann es gelegentlich zu Missverständnissen kommen, aber innerhalb von zwei Stunden nach ihrer Ankunft legten die Appuhns eine Liste von Problemen vor, von denen sich viele in ihrer Bewertung widerspiegeln. Hier sind einige Punkte zur Klarstellung: Sie erwähnten, dass einige Toiletten nicht ordnungsgemäß gereinigt waren. Diese Behauptung erscheint fragwürdig, da unsere professionellen Reinigungskräfte die Wohnung gerade am Morgen gereinigt hatten. Trotzdem haben sich die Appuhns nicht mit uns in Verbindung gesetzt, um das Problem zu belegen, sondern darauf bestanden, dass sie es selbst gelöst hätten. Was das Vorhandensein von „Kakerlaken“-Fallen betrifft, so ist es wichtig zu wissen, dass Kakerlaken in der Toskana nicht heimisch sind. Diese Fallen sind übliche Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zur Bekämpfung kleiner Käfer. Ebenso wurde das Vorhandensein von Wespennestern festgestellt, die in heißen toskanischen Sommern üblich sind. Bei den meisten handelte es sich um harmlose Mauerwespen, und die beiden kleinen Nester, die sie fanden, wurden umgehend entfernt. Nachdem wir von einem ernsthaften Allergieproblem erfahren hatten, stellten wir sofort ein spezielles Anti-Wespen-Spray zur Verfügung. Die Appuhns bemängelten auch Aspekte der Unterkunft, die andere normalerweise zu schätzen wissen. Sie bezeichneten die Möbel als „zu alt“, während sie in Wirklichkeit antik sind und wegen ihrer Ästhetik und ihres Charakters geschätzt werden. Sie behaupteten, eine Duschkabine sei „kaputt“, obwohl sie in Wirklichkeit von einem früheren Gast leicht verbogen worden war und vorsichtig behandelt werden musste. Es wurde auch eine undichte Waschmaschine gemeldet, was jedoch auf eine Überladung der Maschine zurückzuführen war. Der Trockner war als „außer Betrieb“ gekennzeichnet, um im Sommer Energie zu sparen, und es gab ausreichend Platz zum Trocknen im Freien. Schließlich erwähnten sie ein nicht funktionierendes Licht, was ein geringfügiges elektrisches Problem war, das durch einen anderen Schalter und Steckdose leicht behoben werden konnte. Sie lobten zwar die Sauberkeit und die Größe des Pools, meinten aber, dass er aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Tiefe für Kinder unsicher sei. Bei uns übernachten häufig Familien mit kleinen Kindern, und keine von ihnen hat solche Bedenken geäußert. Es ist erwähnenswert, dass es sich bei den Appuhns um ein Ehepaar mittleren Alters handelte, das mit seinen Eltern reiste, was diese Aussage besonders unangebracht erscheinen lässt. Konstruktive Kritik ist immer willkommen, da sie uns hilft, uns zu verbessern. Die Rezension der Appuhns, die mit übertriebenen und unbegründeten Behauptungen gespickt ist, trägt jedoch nicht positiv zu diesem Ziel bei. Stattdessen scheint sie ein Versuch zu sein, unseren Ruf auf unfaire Weise zu schädigen. Daniele, Besitzer und Gastgeber von Madu's Cerchiaia Countryside To address the concerns raised by the Appuhns, we encourage everyone to review our track record over the past seven years. With over 60 guests from around the world leaving predominantly 5-star reviews on multiple platforms, it's clear that our property consistently meets high standards. While misunderstandings can occasionally occur, within two hours of their arrival, the Appuhns presented a list of issues, many of which are reflected in their review. Here are a few points for clarification: They mentioned that some toilets were not properly cleaned. This claim seems questionable, given that our professional cleaners had serviced the flat just that morning. Despite this, the Appuhns did not contact us to provide evidence of the issue, insisting they had resolved it themselves. Regarding the presence of "cockroach" traps, it's important to note that cockroaches are not native to the Tuscan countryside. These traps are standard precautionary measures aimed at managing small beetles. Similarly, they noted the presence of wasp nests, which are common in hot Tuscan summers. Most were harmless wall wasps, and the two small nests they found were promptly removed. After learning of a serious allergy concern, we immediately provided a special anti-wasp spray. The Appuhns also took issue with aspects of the property that others typically appreciate. They described the furniture as "too old," whereas it is, in fact, antique—valued for its aesthetics and character. They claimed a shower box was "broken," when in reality it had been slightly twisted by a previous guest and required careful handling. They also reported a leaking washing machine, but this was due to their overloading beyond the specified limit. The dryer was labeled "out of order" to promote energy conservation in summer, with ample outdoor drying space provided. Finally, they mentioned a non-functional light, which was a minor electrical issue easily resolved by using a different switch. While they praised the pool's cleanliness and size, they incorrectly suggested it was unsafe for children due to varying depths. Families with young children frequently stay with us, and none have expressed such concerns. It's worth noting that the Appuhns were a middle-aged couple traveling with elderly parents and without children, making this statement seem particularly misplaced. Constructive criticism is always welcome as it helps us improve. However, the Appuhns' review, filled with exaggerated and unfounded claims, does not contribute positively to this goal. Instead, it appears to be an attempt to unfairly damage our reputation. Daniele, Owner and Host of Madu's Cerchiaia Countryside
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10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

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

Landhaus Toskana

Großzügiges Haus mit großem Garten und tollen Pool
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jörg R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Abwechslungsreicher Toskana Urlaub

Große Wohnung in den Bergen. Sehr viel Platz im Appartement und im Garten. Die Betten sind bequem. Unkomplizierter, hilfsbereiter, sehr netter Gastgeber. Daniele hat uns sogar mit Gemüse aus dem eigenen Garten überrascht und uns bei der Reservierung im Restaurant unterstützt. Sehr genossen haben wir den Poolbereich. Es gibt dort vier Liegen und sogar ein Poolhaus mit WC und kleiner Küche. Die Ausflugsziele sind vom Appartement aus mit dem PKW gut zu erreichen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind in ca. 7 km mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt und unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. LG, Familie Richter
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
Thank you Silke and Jorg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liendel C.

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Superbasis für Familienurlaub in der Toskana

Eingebettet in der toskanischen Landschaft hat uns ein großzügiges Landhaus mit Pool erwartet. Der Vermieter Daniele, der in der oberen Etage wohnt, hat uns freundlich empfangen, alles Notwendige erklärt, war sehr hilfsbereit, jederzeit ansprechbar, hat sehr schnell kleinere Probleme gelöst und hielt sich angenehm zurückhaltend im Hintergrund. Seine Empfehlungen für Restaurants in der Umgebung waren sehr gut. Von dem Haus aus erreicht man viele Sehenswürdigkeiten wie z. B. Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Volterra in etwas mehr als einer Stunde, in Florenz ist man in knapp 45 min. Es war auch herrlich, nach heißen Besichtigungstagen in den großen Pool zu springen, unsere Jungs haben es besonders genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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Wonderful week at Cerchiaia

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week at Cerchiaia. The home is very comfortable and the pool was quite welcome during some very hot weather. Our host was so kind and helped us navigate the area, providing restaurant recommendations, directions to the local grocery store and excellent coffee shop. It is conveniently located for day trips to Florence, Siena and Arezzo and many more. We escaped the heat one day with our host by heading to the mountains for a nice hike. One of our favorite experiences was the home cooked meal we enjoyed. I would recommend this home if you are looking for a quiet getaway with easy access to many sites in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Olaf B.

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Toscana

Wir haben uns sehr Wohlgefühlt in der großen unteren Etage. Die große Wohnung bietet wirklich alles was man braucht, genügend Räume auch für eine größere Familie. Alles war sauber, nett eingerichtet und alle auch für eine längere Reise benötigten Haushaltsgeräte waren da. Die Reisen ins Umland waren von dort auch sehr gut zu machen da die Autobahn in unmittelbarer Nähe liegt, man hört sie eigentlich garnicht. Das Haus besitzt einen großen Garten unserer Hund konnte sich dort frei bewegen, wir natürlich auch. Man kann Wunderbar im Garten in der Sonne sitzen und abends beispielsweise den Grill der vorhanden ist anwerfen. Der Vermieter ist sehr Hilfsbereit und vertrauenswürdig. Wanderungen in die Umgebung sind auch kein Problem, man ist gleich im Wald oder auf einer schönen Wiese. Alles war problemlos, der Supermarkt in dem man alles bekommt ist ein paar Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. An dieser Stelle nochmals großen Dank an Dich Daniele, wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Gruß Familie Bieber
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Debi R.

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Wonderful country house..close to train which we used to go into Florence..loved having a pool.

Owner very helpful with answering questions..brought us fruit and vegetables from garden..lovely experience
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tobias B.

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Super Haus zum Erholen und Relaxen mit guter Anbindung und Gastgebern

Wir durften im August eine wundervolle Woche in der Toskana verbringen. Das Haus ist ein Traum. Abseits gelegen mitten in den malerischen Hügeln der Toskana umgeben von Weinfeldern. Es ist mit allem ausgestattet was man so braucht. Selbst Handtücher für den Pool waren vorhanden. Der Pool ist etwas abseits vom Haus und hat ein kleines Poolhaus ausgestattet mit Miniküche & extra WC. Sogar Poolnudeln und Schwimmreifen waren vorhanden. Es gab einen überdachten Patio mit 4 Liegen. Der Pool hat eine schöne Größe. Im Haus hat man als Gast das komplette sehr liebevoll eingerichtete Erdgeschoss für sich. Die Vermieter waren sehr zurückhaltend & man hat kaum bemerkt das sie da sind. Mit Ihnen konnte man sich gut auf Englisch unterhalten & es gab für uns immer mal einen Korb mit frischen Tomaten, Zucchini & Gurken. Das Haus hat insgesamt 4 Schlafzimmer (2 Doppelbett & 2 mit je 2 Einzelbetten) und 3 Badezimmer mit Dusche, WC & Bidet. Es gibt ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Kamin, ein Esszimmer & eine Küche die mit allem Wesentlichen ausgestattet ist. Nur einen Toaster haben wir vermisst. Zum Einkaufen waren wir meist im COOP in . Dort gibt es eine große Auswahl vor allem auch bei regionalen Produkten. Mit dem Schnellzug ist man von in 30 min in Florenz. Und auch ein Ausflug nach Pisa mit dem Auto (ca. 1,5h) ist zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank nochmal an unsere Gastgeber. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit & kommen gern wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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