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Independent holiday country house in Tuscany

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The back view terrace and patio
The patio
The sun deck
The patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Arezzo, Tuscany
  • Arezzo Equestrian Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Donato Hospital
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Independent holiday country house in Tuscany

Originally a flour Mill, built two hundred years ago, close to a stream that flows alongside the house; the façade is typically Tuscan, being built of stone and rock. It's an isolated house among olive groves, garden, and lawns; beautiful view of the Chiana valley.

There is a large scenic porticoes terrace, the true focal point of the summertime lifestyle, with a dining area, chairs, tables, barbecue. The living area is located on the first floor, whereas the bedrooms are located on the ground floor.

The first floor is accessible via an interior stone staircase or directly from the rear terrace. The kitchen is furnished & well equipped, with every modern comfort. It serves as dining room with its original old stone fireplace. The large living room has a double bed-sofa, satellite TV and direct access out on to the large, porticoed
terrace and into the garden.

On the ground floor, there are 2 double bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom), 1 bedroom with two single beds and a study-bedroom with one single bed. The 3rd bathroom is upstairs.

Property manager

Zinaida Gasperini

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number IT051002C2TBL29WTN

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arezzo

Located in Arezzo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Petrarca Theater and Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include National Archaeological Museum Gaio Cilnio Patron and Fraternita dei Laici. Arezzo Equestrian Centre and Fattoria La Vialla are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Arezzo, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Arezzo Equestrian Centre - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Donato Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Donato - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Piazza Grande - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Centro Chirurgico Toscano - 13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Civitella-Badia Al Pino Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'alternativa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vestri Cioccolato - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Il Toscano Parco di Lignano - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L'Amo Cucina di Mare - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Independent holiday country house in Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Independent holiday country house in Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Independent holiday country house in Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Independent holiday country house in Tuscany located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Area Naturale Protetta di Interesse Locale Bosco di Sargiano and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Arezzo Equestrian Centre. Bosco di Sargiano and San Donato Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emad M.

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

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful stay, very relaxing and charming place. Small village feel and the essence of Tuscany.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Best Vacation Stay

Staying at this villa for 6 nights was so much fun and very relaxing. Nadia had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay just magical. We cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

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Nadia was a great host very helpful and kind could not do enough to make our stay a great one

Fab location and beautiful surroundings a real gem of a house and easy access to all the must visit places in Tuscany
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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Wonderful week’s stay

Renting through VRBO was easy. The owner was easy to communicate with for extra information. She was very helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to speak with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon s.

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Really peaceful stay

We loved staying in this old house in tranquil Tuscany setting. Nadia was a lovely and friendly host. The house had lots of space and the outside terrace was great for the hot weather. I would recommend Mulinmaria completely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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Wonderful stay in Arezzo

We had a wonderful stay of 5 nights at Mulinmaria. The property is beautifully unique with a great history. We especially loved the large terrace where we spent our mornings with coffee and days/evenings with wine overlooking the magnificent views of the olive trees and Tuscan countryside. It was perfect. As nice as Mulinmaria is perhaps the best part was Zinaida. She is an absolutely charming and lovely person. I highly recommend anyone wanting to stay in a peaceful old Tuscan home to consider this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Macomber

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Dream Tuscan Vacation

We loved our stay at this villa. It more than fulfilled our dream to stay in an authentic Tuscan home. Nadia was a warm and gracious host who gave us recommendations upon arrival and responded quickly to any questions or issues that arose. As it is a working olive farm, the family was often around working on the vast property during the day. It was never an issue as they gave us plenty of privacy and we were mostly away during the day visiting the beautiful towns in Tuscany. The views from the house were lovely, especially from the kitchen windows. The house and kitchen were fully equipped and we ate breakfast in as well as cooking a couple dinners. The house worked great for 2 couples, but had 2 other sleeping areas if you had a family or other group. We would return here and highly recommend this amazing property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

Wonderful stay at Mulinmaria!

We recently stayed at Nadia's beautifully appointed home, Mulinmaria, on the outskirts of Arezzo and had the most delightful stay! Nadia is the most wonderful hostess who made us feel instantly at home and she even made us a beautiful lunch on our arrival! We really felt at home instantly and her house is just perfect for a relaxing stay in Tuscany! It is a 4 bedroomed villa, with the most beautiful terrace to admire the countryside and we were very sad when it was time to leave! Our 2 children especially, thought the house was marvelous, with nooks and crannies to explore - we all LOVED our stay there. So THANK YOU Nadia - you have the most beautiful soul and we were touched by the care and kindness you showed us and we hope to keep you in our lives forever! Glenda and family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Wonderful View and Warmest Hospitality

We enjoyed our week at Mulinmaria one thousand percent!! We were located in the countryside amongst the olive groves, but yet conveniently located nearby to Arezzo's stores and restaurants. We were also within driving and/or train distance to Pisa, Bologna, Siena, Firenze (Florence), Cortona, Venezia (Venice), and more. What a delight it was to see all of Italy's historical towns and countryside during the ride. But our favorite part was enjoying a glass of vine on our patio, looking down over the olive trees and vineyards onto the valley and distant hills. If you are there with your wine during a beautiful sunset, you will know why we chose Mulinmaria and will again. And, of course, the warm hospitality that we received was an added bonus.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

a wonderful stay in a beautiful peaceful setting

We emailed many properties in this area for a last minute booking and the only one that dealt with the enquiry promptly and efficiently was Arianna at Mulino Maria. As property renters ourselves, we were suitably impressed. She went out of her way to ensure the property was ready for us when we booked at the last minute. Although staying in the winter, the place was always cosy and warm and Arianna had plenty of firewood cut for us to have a fire on their wonderful inglenook fireplace in the kitchen. The property has been beautifully restored with great attention to detail and respect for the history of the mill. We even had a milling stone as a feature in the bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped and we prepared most of our evening meals at the mill. There is plenty to do and see in the area and the information pack was very useful. We would not hesitate in recommending this place to anyone wanting a quiet stay in the area and we will certainly be back one day to enjoy this wonderful peaceful place.

10/10 Excellent

Adeline J.

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A characterful, comfortable property

This is a charming, quirky property, so layout is unusual. We enjoyed using the big kitchen and dining on the terrace upstairs with views. As for bedrooms downstairs there is plenty of space with three bedrooms (and the master has a tiny fourth bedroom in an attic space). The bedroom with ensuite only has a thin door connected to another bedroom, so is less private, while the more private master bedroom (the one with the attic space) has no ensuite. But all was prettily done up and very comfy. Check in was easy - our host was so welcoming and helpful. The grounds of the property are huge and she came and went some days to care for the grounds but made sure we had privacy. We were there in the middle of a heatwave (nobody's fault) so could not make the most of exploring the olive groves, enjoying the hammock, and using the terrace in the hotter part of the afternoon. But in less extreme weather this is an ideal and very inviting place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Beautiful, peaceful home away from home.

Our family stayed in this beautiful property for six nights. It is filled with interesting character and charm! We traveled with five people, and our daughter who was studying in nearby Castiglione Fiorentino stayed with us several nights. From the moment we arrived at the villa, Zinaidia was available for anything we needed, and arranged a wonderful birthday celebration for our daughter! Some highlights of the property include the kitchen with a large fireplace, and a beautiful patio. The bedrooms are just lovely, with beams, brick and stone, and each has its own exterior door leading to the grounds. The three bathrooms provided hot water for all, which is sometimes not easy to do when traveling with four girls! A stream runs beside the villa, creating the most peaceful environment. From the villa, we day tripped to Cortona, Montipulciano, and Assisi by car, and took the train to Florence from the train station in Castiglione Fiorentino. We rented our car in Rome and drove from the airport. It was our first time to visit Italy, and we found the drive to be very easy, as was the driving for each of the day trips. We absolutely would recommend this villa, and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James D., Ohio

Perfect choice for authentic Tuscan vacation

I gave it 5 stars, but would give it more if I could. The photos associated with this house make it look appealing, yet it's even better in person. A great kitchen for cooking, comfortable beds, peaceful setting, and the best terrace ever. We enjoyed the terrace for morning breakfasts - and for evening dinners and wine under the moonlight.The location near Arezzo makes it a perfect base for day trips to the many inviting hill towns in Tuscany, along with grabbing a train from the Arezzo station to Florence or even Rome. The house owners also arranged for us to enjoy a wonderful private tour and tasting at a nearby family-operated winery. It was extraordinary! Renting this house gave us 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (small, but serviceable), a lot of privacy, covered car parking, and a perfect taste of Tuscany. The WiFi is good and there are bookshelves full of maps and travel books. And it's not just the rooms and the property, but the gracious hospitality of the owners is what truly makes this a perfect choice. Nadia, her daughter Arianna, and the entire family were so helpful and welcoming that Mulinmaria became more than a house for us ... it was a home. We cannot recommend this place highly enough. If you can book this place for an upcoming visit to Tuscany, don't hesitate! We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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Tuscan Charm and Charming Host!

If you have a vision of what a typical Tuscan farmhouse might look like, then this is it! In fact, it’s an old mill, not a farmhouse. We were two couples and stayed for three weeks in May in this wonderful place. For us, the highlight was sitting on the large patio, listening to all the birds, hearing the church bells every half hour (but not at night!), listening to the babbling brook and looking out over the olive groves and across the Val di Chiana. The patio provided ample shade if the sun was too hot or during an occasional shower. It took a while to get used to the upside-down arrangement with the bedrooms and bathrooms on the lower level. The main staircase is fairly steep and a little uneven but there is a handrail on one side to provide support. The outside staircases provide an easier option to go between floors. The bathroom for the “mill” bedroom is quite small but there is no danger of falling in the shower – it’s too narrow! I said the highlight was the patio but, in fact, the highlight was wonderful Nadia, the host. I can’t imagine a more charming host – helpful and responsive when needed but very concerned about not intruding. Nadia, her husband Roberto and son were often working around the olive farm tending to tasks that had been delayed by the cool wet spring. Although you can take a walk through the olive groves or up the steep road past the church, it is not possible to walk into a nearby village which means you need to use the car to pick u
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn J.

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True Tuscan Home

Mulinmaria was chosen because I wanted to experience a Tuscan home in the country side. It turned out to be a perfect choice. It is surrounded by acres of olive trees with a creek running beside it. You could hear church bells and even a Rooster crowing in the morning. Mulinmaria's location is ideal for day trips to Cortona, Greve, Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Arezzo. The outdoor terrace was very inviting, we wish the weather had been warmer to utilize it more. The host, Nadia is a lovely, kind lady who was very helpful and accommodating. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable was available. We have been vacationing in Italy for one month and the last place to call home for a week was Mulinmaria. It's wonderful to bring home happy memories of our time in Italy and the experience of our time in this lovely Tuscan home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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Wonderful stay

The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. It's close to Assisi, Perugia, Firenze, Siena, Montepulciano, and of course Arezzo. It is very rural despite being a ten minute drive to all the shops we needed. All we could hear were the wind, crickets, and the churchbells from the church whose steeple we could see at the crest of the hill (and peace and quiet is very important to us). The house was bigger than we needed, with a very large and well appointed kitchen. The grounds were lovely. We especially loved sitting out on the covered patio, all day and evening. Nadia was very kind and considerate to us. Since it is so rural, we would definitely recommend a strong insect repellent! We found one that worked at the nearby Esselunga. Grazie mille, Nadia!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali E.

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Time to relax

4 of us had a very relaxing time at the mill. It has everything you need and is very comfortable. It's a good location to visit charming towns in Tuscany.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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This property is impossible to praise as highly as it deserves

This villa is stunning in every way. The period details in every room, doorway, ceiling, floor, doors, etc. are absolutely spectacular. The outdoor patios are very welcoming spaces. The sunset views are awe inspiring. The home is very roomy and comfortable. All modern amenities are at your disposal. The host, Nadia, is the most lovely woman. She is so welcoming. So helpful. She is there if you need help deciding what sights to see or recommendations for restaurants, etc. But, she gives her guests their privacy. Nadia and her husband, Roberto, bought the property many years ago. Originally a grain mill from the early 1800s. They renovated it into a family home and raised their two children there. You can see how much this home means to her and her family. Especially, when she glows while sharing their story. Although her children are grown and she and her husband live elsewhere in Arezzo, they all still think of Mulinmaria as 'home'. It warms my heart to think that they still celebrate holidays at the villa...all gathering in the place they call home. The property is well maintained...olive trees, flowers, plants. It really is a wonderland. You can easily see the pride taken in maintaining this villa. Ciao!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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Excellent place to stay in a beautiful part of Tuscany

We stayed here for all of April and found the old mill an excellent base from which to explore Arezzo, Cortona and several other historic towns in the area. The location was also great for us as we enjoy hiking and there are plenty of quiet peaceful trails through the olive groves and woods right from the back door and certainly in April there were no tourists or other hikers. The beginning of April was still a little chilly and we would have appreciated the owners heating the house up a little more in preparation for our arrival, but we soon got that sorted. The GPS location on VRBO appears to be incorrect and we found the directions less than clear, however when we called eventually Nadia told us that the mill was marked on Google Maps and given that we found it successfully. Very attractive old property, perfect location, Nadia and Roberto were helpful and considerate hosts - definitely a place to be recommended!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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Best villa under the Tuscan sun!

Best experience ever! If all we did in Tuscany was stay at the Mulin Maria, life would have been good. But Nadia made it even more wonderful. She spent a day teaching us how to make ravioli, then she and her husband shared dinner with us. Pair that with church bells, the sweet sounds of the nearby stream, and the surrounding rolling hills full of olive trees, and it was the perfect experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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Great Value for a Tuscan base.

MulinMaria is a quaint converted mill just off the main highway between Arezzo and Cortona. It is a good base to visit Tuscany with good access to Florence , Arezzo, Siena, the Chianti region and Val d’Orcia. The property is best suited for up to two families totaling 7 persons as there are two double beds and three singles. It is a great value and the hostess Nadia could not have been kinder.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis Z.

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

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in herrlicher Lage

Wunderschön renovierte Wassermühle in herrlicher Lage, sehr netter Kontakt mit den Eigentümern, gut gelegen für Ausflüge in die südliche Toskana
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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Haus in traumhafter Lage

Wir mussten im September kurzfristig wegen Corona von Frankreich in die Toskana umbuchen und waren mit der Wahl sehr zufrieden. Die Italiener nehmen die Corona-Schutzmaßnahmen sehr ernst, so dass das Risiko sich hier anzustecken nicht höher war als in Deutschland. Das Haus ist wunderschön gelegen mitten in Olivenhainen, etwa 200 m von einer kleinen Straße entfernt. Es ist wunderbar ruhig hier. Von der Hauptstraße hört man nichts, ab und zu kommt eine leichtes Rauschen der Züge aus dem Tal. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll restauriert worden und eingerichtet. Besonders die Küche ist ein Ort, an dem man gerne verweilt. Die Terrasse ist sehr großzügig angelegt. Der schönste Platz ist jedoch auf der Hängematte vorne, neben dem Haus zwischen zwei Bäumen und im Schatten einer Zypresse. Das Haus ist auch für elektrosensible geeignet. Das WLAN im Haus kann man abstellen und über ein LAN Kabel ins Internet gehen. Der nächste Sendemast ist mehr als 2 km entfernt. Ab und zu kommt Zinaida, die Vermieterin vorbei, schaut nach dem Rechten und kümmert sich um den Müll. Es ist angenehm sich mit ihr zu unterhalten, sie weiß viel über das Haus und die Gegend zu erzählen. Nach Arezzo fährt man 20 min, nach Florenz eine gute Stunde. Etwas unangenehm sind ZTL-Zonen in den Innenstätten. Diese sind sehr groß (besonders in Florenz) und man wird über eine Kamera erfasst, ohne dass man es merkt. Es drohen einem hohe Bußgelder, wenn man diese ohne Genehmigung befährt. Also lieber auf die regulären Parkplätze fahren und etwas laufen. Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martina P., Schweiz

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Ferien in der Toscana

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und sind herzlich empfangen worden. Dieses Mietobjekt empfehlen wir gerne weiter.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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Tuscan Charm and Warm Hospitality

This property is exactly as pictured online and so warm and charming. We really enjoyed everything about our stay in Mulinmaria. Nadia and her husband Roberto and their son are wonderful hosts and so welcoming. We got the opportunity to spend time with them cooking and learning about the history of their home and where they were brought up in Italy. Nadia also shared history about the area of Tuscany and Arezzo. The house is surrounded by olive trees on a hill away from town, so it is quiet and peaceful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this home and the hosts. It was perfect for our family vacation with 4 adults and 2 kids we had plenty of room. Thank you Nadia for a memorable stay in your lovely home.

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Hosted by Zinaida Gasperini

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English, French, Italian
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