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La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12340 sq m

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Hot tub
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Rignano sull'Arno, Toscana

Uffizi Gallery
‪15 min drive‬
Ponte Vecchio
‪15 min drive‬
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
‪16 min drive‬
Florence (FLR-Peretola)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence

La Merlaia (typical countryside building) is perfectly located both for sightseeing (about 20 minutes by car from Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza Santa Croce and parking lot to walk in Florence downtown) and rest (it is located at 350mt of altitude, so during the night it is never too hot, and is dipped in the typical Tuscan countryside, surrounded by fields of olive trees and vineyards).
The garden have both a shady area with secular trees and a sunny south facing garden where is located the 12x6 pool (completely private use open from 1 April to 31 October). 10 km from Florence, 7 km from Bagno a Ripoli and 1 km from San Donato in Collina (bus stop to Florence, food open Sunday too, bars, chemist, soccer court). Horse riding 2 km away. Golf course 15 km. At guests disposal is a large fenced garden, panoramic terrace with gazebo and garden furniture, private 6X12 swimming pool with night lights, soccer court, basket, ping pong, barbecue. The pool area with the pavement completely renovated in 2025 is furnished with deck chairs, chairs and table. The house comprises a 1 he field with olive trees. Ideal location for trekking, trail running and mountain bike. The house is provided with pool, billiard, piano, bath tub, internet WI-FI. Access to the property by a 100 mt dirt road.

In 2026 will be installed air conditioning in every bedrooms.

We can assist you to organize transportation with private shuttle to/from Florence Airport, train station and downtown and also private tour in Tuscany.
Just in front of our property you will find Villa Torre a Cona with its renowned winery, gourmet restaurant and massage service.
We can also organize for you a private chef to come to serve you at the house for a dinner and also "pasta fresca" cooking class.

For nature lovers, we can organise a Chianti bike tour and just 3 minutes from our villa you can experience horse riding.

Ground floor: 25 m² kitchen (refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove, electric cooker, hob, oven, microwave); Biliard room 25 m²; Dining room 45 m²; living room 55 m² ; Bathroom 1: WC: Hot and cold. Shower. First floor: Bedroom 1 20 m²: 2 beds (double bed); Bedroom 2 30 m²: 4 beds (single beds); Bedroom 3 40 m²: 2 beds (single bed) 2 bed (double bed); Bedroom 4 20 m²: 2 beds (double bed); Bathroom 2: WC: Hot and cold. tub; Bathroom 3: WC: Hot and cold. shower

Write to us for special offers info at merlaia.it!

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number IT048036C2Z64M3M8H

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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

About the area

Rignano sull'Arno

Located in Rignano sull'Arno, this villa is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding in the area.

Rignano sull'Arno, Toscana

What's nearby

Piazzale Michelangelo - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
Uffizi Gallery - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
Ponte Vecchio - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
Piazza del Duomo - 16 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

Rignano sull'Arno-Reggello Station - 8 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fashion Groove - ‬8 min drive
‪Pizzeria Trattoria Brunero - ‬10 min drive
‪Nuovo Ranch - ‬6 min drive
‪Ristorante da Pampurio - ‬8 min drive
‪100 Palmi - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

As of 6 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence on 23 August 2025 start from NZ$1,606.10, 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 La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Merlaia Beauty and Quietness with Pool on Hills of Florence located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Castello di Volognano, Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Via Vincenzo Gioberti and Arno River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.0/10

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9.8/10

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9.2/10

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9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

26 June 2025

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

Amazing!

We truly enjoyed our stay! The property has a very welcoming, authentic feel to it. We enjoyed the space it provided for our large group and we loved the pool/patio areas in the evenings. Host was very accommodating; provided us with everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dar L.

2 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

Would have given a higher score if not for the beast of a hill to climb to reach the bus stop and the town. Other than that it was a nice stay for the 10 of us. The pool was very clean and inviting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

23 September 2024

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

Great Property

This was our favorite home in Italy during our entire stay. Plenty of space for 8 adults, clean pool, beautiful view, and quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

8 February 2025

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Exceeded expectations

The villa is in a beautiful location in the countryside but still close to shops and Florence can be easily reached in about 15 minutes by car.The house is very clean and very well furnished in typical Tuscan style, with some very fine furnishings that we would not have expected to find in a holiday home.The kitchen is very spacious and equipped with everything we needed, the living area is very large and we really appreciated the pool table.The rooms are also very large and very nice.As we came in winter unfortunately we couldn't use the swimming pool, but this could be an excuse to come back in summer too...Last but not least, Andrea was a great host and gave us great support in organizing our whole holiday.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

8 January 2024

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

Wonderful holiday home!

Fantastic holiday in a beautiful villa.The property was fully equipped, well maintained and the big house was very well planned for a large family where everyone got their own space. Big rooms and very clean. Short drive to Florence. Everything was very clean. It actually looks far bigger and nicer than on the pictures. Fantastic pool, large. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

5 May 2018

The perfect place to enjoy Tuscany

It's always wonderful when you arrive at a vacation rental, and what you end up is actually what's shown on the website, meeting or actually exceeding expectations as in this case. A comfortable house with all necessary amenities. Near enough from Florence (which I particularly love) and yet being able to get back to the welcoming freshness of the Tuscany hills. Andrea was very helpful and friendly . Highly recommended !

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

3 February 2024

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

Lovely home!

My family and I had an excellent stay at Gaia & Andrea’s villa. The communication was very easy before the arrival and Dafina was very helpful giving us all information we needed to find restaurant and groceries. The gardens and pool are beautiful. The house is very clean and well maintained and had everything we needed for a great stay. The bedrooms are all huge and perfect for accommodating our large family, the kitchen is well stocked, the lounges and dining room have beautiful typical decor and we really enjoyed the pool table. We also really appreciated the location of the house nestled in the beautiful Tuscan countryside but at the same time making it possible to reach the center of Florence in only 25 minutes. Thank you and we hope to return.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

13 January 2024

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Beautiful villa with unbeatable value for money

With my family and some friends I have stayed at Gaia and Andrea's villa several times in past years during the summer and this year I used it as accommodation with some work colleagues in January during Pitti fashion week. On each occasion we enjoyed the house which was always perfectly clean and well maintained. During the summer we particularly enjoyed the beautiful swimming pool and the garden, which also has some pleasant shaded areas where find some coolness during the hottest days. During the winter we particularly enjoyed the spacious kitchen, living rooms and bedrooms. It is always a pleasure to return to what I now consider almost like a second home at an unbeatable value for money

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda J.

1 October 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beware - a neglected and unmaintained property

Outside: the ungraded dirt road will damage your car's undercarriage. There is nowhere to park a car. The property is overgrown, unkempt and appears abandoned. Patio area is neglected, tall weeds growing from the wall base, mildewed with dead plants in all planters. Only part of the house in good condition is the swimming pool, and even there, pathway tiles are loose, broken and treacherous. Inside: again, nothing has been maintained. In kitchen, the pizza oven is broken, the main oven hangs loosely in the wall, built-in refrigerator broke long ago, so they placed a free-standing one nearby. The fireplace is broken, with a sign warning you not to use it. The bathroom water pipes scream loudly (all bathrooms) whenever turned on, however water pressure throughout the house is excellent. One bathroom offers no privacy as the door is too swollen to close. Window screens throughout the house are torn, then poorly taped up and do not keep insects or biting mosquitos out. It is clear the house is furnished with the cast-off junk from other places. Things have been thrown into this property as to a storage unit. The 2 living room sofas are ancient, stained and infested with tiny biting insects. Same for the carpet beneath them. The chandelier over the main dining area is truly filthy, broken, and has mismatched bare bulbs all over it. There is WI-FI and it's a bit slow but works fine. The access person Dafina is very kind, but she has no authority to remedy neglect.

Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

30 May 2025

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What an amazing stay!

La Merlaia was everything I imagined that it would be. It was beautiful and truly a one of a kind Tuscany experience. Gaia & Andrea were always available and helped us by answering our questions and making great suggestions. Not far from the city of Florence, the stunning estate of La Merlaia offers you the chance to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan hills. The house itself is just wonderfu, much more beautiful and bigger than it looks from the photographs - authentic Tuscan stone house, beautifully equipped and decorated with a great taste. Everything clean. There is also a fantastic swimming pool outside just renewed. We had also a chance to experience a great cooking class. We cannot say enough about our visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra V.

30 September 2024

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Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

27 September 2024

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Beautiful, relaxing villa with a stunning view!

We were a group of 10 people and the villa was perfect for us. From the beautiful garden and the great pool you have a unique view. The house is charming, with antique furniture, tile floors, and beautiful views, the bedrooms are very large, much more than it seems from the photographs. We found the house perfectly clean and equipped with everything we could possibly need. You can sit down to eat in the kitchen and living room as well as in the patio with many people around the table. Thank you Andrea for your friendly hospitality and for always being in touch! We had a great time and I will highly recommend to others that we know and we will likely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

20 October 2023

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The perfect stay!

I have been going on holiday to Tuscany for many years and I like to change places each time. I can say that for the first time I found in La Merlaia everything I expect to find in a Tuscan country house. It is in a wonderful location surrounded by hills and olive trees and at the same time not too isolated. It is within walking distance of San Donato in Collina where you can find 2 food shops and a butcher's shop. Two large supermarkets can be reached in 10 minutes by car and Florence, with all its splendid monuments, can be reached in not even 20 minutes by car or even by bus. The house is very large and retains the taste of old Tuscan farmhouses. There are many valuable paintings and beautiful original 18th and 19th century furnishings inside. There is no luxury, but everything is nevertheless well maintained and perfectly clean. The bedrooms are very large and the kitchen is fully equipped. The swimming pool is always in a sunny position and very clean. Communication with Andrea before arrival was excellent and Dafina gave us all the assistance we needed during our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anja U.

21 September 2022

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War ganz schön . Nur dir Türen und Wasserhähne könnten mal repariert werden.

War schön wir waren viel unterwegs

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

31 August 2022

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A Vacation To Remember!

I would say that staying at this villa far exceeded our expectations. From the mere size of the home to the cleanliness. It was the perfect place for our large family vacation. The pool and the views were incredible. Andrea was very easy to communicate with before the trip. And Xjohanna who helped us while we were there, was an absolute gem. She helped us with groceries, finding restaurants and transportation throughout our entire stay. The customer service from everyone involved was top notch. I will say it's hard to get around without a car. However, driving as a foreigner would also have its challenges. If you are looking for a remote incredible vacation for a large group. This place is for you. When you need to get to restaurants and shops there are a few small markets in walking distance and a pizza place. There is also an incredible winery across the street. I cannot recommend this highly enough!!

Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Teddy M.

5 August 2022

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Belle propriété proche de Florence

De beaux espaces dans la villa mais un peu déçu que les portes ne fermaient pas dans les chambres et les salles de bains. Les évacuations des douches étaient bouchées et la piscine au bout de 10 jours était sale. Pour le reste cétait très bien 2 frigos, une machine à laver, une télé, un lave vaisselle, un four, un four micro onde, un lit bébé et une belle piscine mais le tour de piscine commence à manquer d'entretien...

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Darlene M.

14 October 2019

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Tuscany experience

We All loved the villa. One major problem was no hot water on kitchen floor, so, no hot water for third shower or hot water for the dishwasher! There were 9 of us in the house so we had to share two showers. Just a bit difficult when trying somewhere in the morning. Otherwise the place was delightful.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calum S.

22 May 2019

Absolutely stunning villa with excellent host. Only issue is the villa photos don’t do it justice

Myself and 7 friends had a great time at this villa. Multiple towns are near by and one is within walking distance. The views a excellent and the pool is a refreshing taste to and otherwise lovely holiday. My only negative comment would be to make sure you don’t visit on a cold spell as we did because the villa will get a bit cold and the heating would cost you €30 a night. However we all went out in the days and wrapped up warm in the nights. Great times were had, we’ll be back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Michael T.

12 August 2018

We were 2 families plus grandparents enjoying Tuscany and the house - especially the pool!

We were overall satisfied and can recommend the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

11 May 2018

Excellent place to stay

This house was perfect for our group of 10 friends to stay at for 5 nights. The property is even more beautiful than the listed photographs. There were plenty of activities and the kitchen was well appointed for all our cooking endeavors. Garden on the south with large swimming pool, good weather, nothing more is needed to have a relaxing stay. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

16 March 2018

Beautiful Tuscany style villa with garden

We had a wonderful time at La Merlaia. Loved having the pool to come home to after a day of exploring. The bedrooms are very large, the kitchen was stocked with every cooking utensil, pan and serving dish you would ever need, fantastic billiard table and huge dining room. We would recommended it to all.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

11 January 2018

Perfect for our family!

This property has respected and carefully maintained the original character of the house and was a great relaxing base for exploring Florence and Tuscany. There was everything you could need and it was very well equipped. The owners are very warm and responsive, which always makes things that much more smooth during your holiday. The house is suitable for all ages, including small children. If the opportunity ever comes up again, we would not hesitate to come back. Would highly recommend this home and this location.

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

2 January 2018

Wonderful place, highly recommended

For the first time ever i have found a holiday villa that I actually consider going back to! The house was perfectly suited for our two families. La Merlaia is a stunning place, renovated but maintaining its characterful features, and it was very spacious for everyone. We all loved the beautiful terrace and outdoor eating areas. The pool was of course the main gathering point - big enough also for the older kids to have fun. If the adults wanted a quiet moment with a book the garden is big enough for that as well.

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

2/10 Terrible

MaryAnne B.

23 August 2017

Not great

This home is old, the owners inherited this house and have no insentive to upgrade Appliances old , dusty not clean at all Pool area horrid , pictures not reflective of what you see when you arrive Parking horrid Be careful No

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

21 June 2017

Beautiful tuscany villa

Thanks to Andrea for letting us stay at the house. What a beautiful location - looking out over hills and olive trees, but with handy local little shops, and only 10 minutes in to the large Coop in the south of Florence. The pool was large, and had a good amount of chairs and loungers. The house is huge! It would be well set up for large groups by was great for us as a family. It has a billiards table beside the kitchen which got a lot of use at night. There is a table tennis table outside, and a couple of soccer goals. We were surprised about the amount that the electricity, gas and water came to - about 100 euro for 7 nights. Just expect this and you'll have a lovely time. Thanks also to Abigail, the housekeeper, who provides a great service.

About the host

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We are four, my wife Gaia (48 years old) poet (she published many collection of poems), me Andrea (48 years old), I am software engineer and I love trail running (finisher of Ultra Trail Mont Blanc and many other Ultra Trail), a girl Bianca (17 years old) who likes fencing, art and books, a boy Matteo (19 years old) who likes football and music. We like travel and discover a new country.

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Rignano sull'Arno

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Amazing!

Nicole R.

8/10 Good

Dar L.

Nice stay

Dar L.

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

Great Property

Amie B.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Exceeded expectations

Michael D.

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

Wonderful holiday home!

Marco M.

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

The perfect place to enjoy Tuscany

Steven F.

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Lovely home!

Paula W.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

Beautiful villa with unbeatable value for money

Gabriel R.

2/10 Terrible