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Master bedroom
Relax with a view of Florence - Master Suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Firenze, Tuscany
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Pitti Palace
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Nanny Room

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath, Nanny Room

Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites.

*Guidelines for enhanced cleaning and disinfection are being followed to guarantee the utmost safety of our guests*
Hidden Florence still exists! Villa Ventura is located in the most picturesque area of downtown Florence. An ancient pilgrim path takes you to Ponte Vecchio and the historical center in no time. Nestled just above San Niccolo, the oldest and most beloved district by the Florentines, you can truly enjoy the best of the countryside and the city. This luxuriously renovated three bedroom villa offers privacy, breathtaking views, terraces, gardens and a quiet hideaway. Erta Canina is part of historical Florence and the ancient monk path takes you to all sites in no time. The villa is located close to Piazzale Michelangelo and therefore it is on top of the hill, overlooking Florence. The gorgeous view of the duomo will make the steep path very worth the while. Alternatively, Ponte Vecchio is a quick taxi or bus ride away.
For longer stays please note that we require an obligatory weekly mid cleaning which will guarantee a perfectly cleaned home for you including a change of all linen and sheets. Please inquire directly with the owner for fees and cleaning schedules which will be coordinated according to your convenience.

Property manager

Karin Honsberg
Premier Host

Languages

German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017B4J8U6AASA

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Oltrarno, a neighbourhood in Florence, 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. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pitti Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Paolo Uccello Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Porta al Prato Station - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Rifrullo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Melaleuca - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Vivaldi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Formaggioteca Terroir - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Fuori Porta - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated gorgeous villa in Florence. Walking distance to all sites. located?

Located in Oltrarno, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo. Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are also within 1 mile (2 km). Unità Tram Stop is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L T.

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

Family spring break

We had a fantastic stay at the villa. The view is unbeatable and the property is comfortable, lovely, clean and well stocked. The host was helpful and easy to communicate with. We were thrilled with our stay and loved the walk into Florence.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great Villa

Great Villa! Loved our time there! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

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

Great family time

My family had a wonderful stay. Karin was very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letitia G.

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

All Five Stars

Karin was a wonderful host and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Outstanding

*****
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

The perfect place to spend our last days in Italy

Karin is the consummate host down to the very last detail. From arranging a transfer from the train station to restaurant recommendations to coffee to wine and of course the air conditioning we were pampered and felt right at home! The villa is lovely and the neighborhood charming. We walked off many great meals heading back up the hill! Thank you again Karin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Quiet area with beautiful view

This was a great place to stay and away from the hectic downtown Florence. The views are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N.

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

Our FAVORITE VRBO…ever!

When we travel with our adult family, we stay at VRBOs. This is BY FAR our favorite VRBO! The location is within easy walking distance of the city center of Florence. Each bedroom room was spacious and no detail was overlooked in this GORGEOUS villa! There was a dining table inside, as well as one outside on the patio. We would eat outside, as it overlooked the Tuscany region! Simply BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Best view and property in Florence

Exceptionally well appointed VRBO in Florence. Small walk up the hill but easy uphill walking distance all the major restaurants and museums. The place is an architectural masterpiece. I wish I lived here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson R.

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

Lovely Home in Florence

We enjoyed our stay in Florence. The house is beautiful and the host is very communicative. As it is not in the center of Florence, it is a bit of a hike to get to most places on foot. I gave our stay a 5-star review, but would also like to point out that the house next door has 24-hour security in the form of armed guards. I was informed of this the day before we arrived. They are stationed in front of this property and are not always friendly. I'm not sure how long this will continue, but keep in mind that you may encounter them.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene G.

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

Amazing villa in a great location

The villa was one of the highlights of our trip to Florence given the layout and quality of the finishes, location, and Karin's responsiveness during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Such a gem!

What a beautiful property located in an idyllic setting just a short walk above the city center. Will absolutely return again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mina W.

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

Lovely Villa

This property is the perfect distance away from the hussle and bussle of Firenze. It is clean and very comfortable. You'll get your heart rate coming up the hill, but we loved the exercise.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Beautiful Home Close to Florence!

Karin was wonderfully helpful and made renting easy! The home is beautiful...and the path in to Florence is lovely. A little bit of a workout to return up hill to the home...but we found it a nice walk after dinner:-) It was a little challenging to get taxi services at this location- but otherwise we very much enjoyed Villa Ventura! Thank you Karin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Winston-Salem

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

Highly recommend!

My family had the most incredible stay at Villa Ventura and didn’t want it to come to an end! We enjoyed the peacefulness and serenity of the beautiful Tuscan countryside and the ability to walk into the city to explore. The villa itself is amazing. Lots of natural light, clean, comfortable, and stunning. Karin was a phenomenal host. She was super responsive and provided many great recommendations in response to our many questions. We appreciated her arranging our transfer to and from the train station. We hope to return to Villa Ventura.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura K.

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

Incredible villa

We loved this property the perfect place for the family to have our Christmas. Each room had it's own bathroom. The view is out of this world. The place was so clean and very well equipped. The town and location really lived up to being in Italy. Like others said the only downside is walking up the hill from the backside using the street was easy. And hard to get cabs to come to you so you had to walk into town which is not far away. The homeowner was great at communicating with us and coordinated a driver to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod M.

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

Florence

We could not have imagined the property to be more beautiful. The location and views were perfect and just a short walk from everything Florence has to offer. The San Niccolo neighborhood offers many superb restaurants where we ate lunch and dinner. Other restaurants in Florence are just a convenient taxi ride away in the evening. Our host was magnificent and answered all of our questions in a timely manner and went above and beyond our expectations even helping to arrange the car service we used when we travelled outside of Florence. We look forward to coming back in the very near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3 nights in Firenze

Wow! This property was beautiful. All of the bedrooms we’re gorgeous, the kitchen and living room was very modern and very put together. Our family got to see an amazing area of Florence that we never knew existed. But that huge hill is no joke in the summer heat. Make sure to be prepared for that hill since it is very steep and long. But other then that it was an amazing experience and I would totally recommend, the property and area if you love walking around a beautiful city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Les P.

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

Florence vacation

The property was beautiful and modern. The entire process of renting , communicating with the owner, her advice and recommendations were all perfect. The property is on a hill just outside the main city, it has great views but can be difficult to get to town. We are middle aged couples and walking down and then uphill we’re not an option. Getting taxis was easy and really helped alleviate any travel issues. Florence is a beautiful city with great art, history, shopping and food. People throughout our visit were friendly, helpful and welcoming. We truly loved our experience and would highly recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting a unique experience in Florence.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Barbara S., Orange County

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Did not look like the pictures

I think that they used a lot of photo shop. It difinately does not look anything like the photos. They need to tell there customers you need to walk down and up a very steep hill. Also if you need a taxi you need to walk up to Main Street. Owner can be very harsh! Would not recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

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

Gorgeous villa, amazing vistas, close to town

Villa Ventura is a magnificent property. Every detail of this property has been thought out and well-executed. We loved the modern design and cozy touches of this property. The sunset views from the lovely terrace were incredible every single night that we were there. The hot air balloons in the morning views were outstanding, too. The en-suite bathrooms were all beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. It is difficult to find a villa for rent that has such a close proximity to town. The San Niccolo neighborhood nearby has a nice bakery, a couple of small markets, a coffee shop, good restaurants, wine bars, pizza places, etc. And it is a quick walk to (and across) the Arno River from there. That said, it is a fairly steep walk up back up the hill to the villa. (We did it at least twice a day so it is definitely doable,) We are already making plans to go back to this delightful find. The communication with the owners was exemplary! They are just great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Gorgeous home walkable to Florence center

Gorgeous very comfortable home just south of Florence center in hills with incredible views. Can’t say enough about this house as we’ve stayed in several rental homes and this is far and away the best and at a good price point. No need for a car if you’re staying in Florence. We walked to and from city center every day. One caution - the hill to the house is long and very steep. It was a great workout every day and helped to burn off the calories from bread and pasta. But it is a steep hill. Incredible views. Owner was always immediately accessible. Home is beautiful and very well appointed. Zero complaints and highly recommended. Looking forward to returning to Florence and this home again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Incredible Stay

Our family of six had a wonderful 8 days staying at Villa Ventura. The views of Florence from the walking path each day were breathtaking. The view from the patio of the countryside was just as pleasant. The renovation of the villa is first class. Karin and her family have taken great care to ensure that every detail is order for their guests. Karin was extremely responsive, arranging for all our transportation needs to and from the train station and airport. When we inquired about a cooking class at the villa, Karin suggested chef Patrizia. Patrizia was amazing. Our time with Patrizia was a highlight of our trip. We got our exercise during our trip, which was exactly what we were looking for by staying at Villa Ventura, walking the path to and from the city each day, taking in the incredible views. We cannot recommend Villa Ventura highly enough. Our entire family was extremely impressed with the property. A 5+ star experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angie C., Austin

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

Spacious and off the beaten path

Overall, this is a very spacious property with three bedrooms and baths, all en suite, with really nice views of Florence from the upper floors. The elevator helped a great deal as the laundry and extra bath are in the basement. The villa was clean and well equipped with very good air conditioning, which came in very handy during our stay as temps were close to 100 degrees F each day. As several reviewers have mentioned, the location is a bit out of the way and the local taxi's are hit/miss in terms of willingness to come out. Getting a ride from in town out to the villa wasn't a problem, but calling for a taxi in Florence is a bit of an issue in general and getting one out to the villa even more so. We elected to rent a car based on several reviews and consultation with the host. The property was supposed to have a parking spot, but the host gave up the spot to a neighbor during our stay as the neighbor was having a pool installed and needed the spot for crews to access his yard. We weren't aware of this when we reserved the rental and were told after the fact. Parking was supposed to be available at the "top of the street" right off the main road, but we found that to be constantly full as most everyone on the street parked up there (the street where the villa is located is very narrow and it's very difficult to turn around) and if you didn't get your spot very early in the day and keep it you likely wouldn't have a spot when you returned in the late afternoon or evening, which defeated the purpose of having the car. Additionally, Florence has zones within the city that are off-limits to drivers without a permit, which basically means the taxis and some locals. All things considered, the rental car wasn't worth it for us. Couple that with the issue of getting taxis out to the villa and the logistics became an unforeseen issue and limiting factor. We did make the walk "down the hill" to Florence city center. It's a beautiful walk on the way down, but make no mistake it's steep in spots and making the walk back up the hill, which we did once, isn't for the masses. It's a major challenge and really isn't suitable for most. We enjoyed our stay in the villa itself but would caution prospective renters to give proper consideration to the logistics involved of staying off the beaten path. If you plan to spend a significant amount of time in the villa and your focus is more about getting out and about in Tuscany it makes more sense.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

We throughly enjoyed at stay and Karin was a wonderful resource for local activities.

We arrived on Monday and departed Thursday. Their villa has been completely updated and everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karin Honsberg

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I am German and my husband is Italian. We are seasoned luxury hotel veterans and understand the needs of the discerning traveler. Together we have hosted guests in Florence at Casa Ventura for more than five years now and have received only five star comments. We have added Villa Ventura to our portfolio and hope you will equally fall in love with the prime location as we have. We have two daughters that attend the International School of Florence.

Why they chose this property

Here is why we fell in love: Villa Ventura is nestled in the Tuscan
rolling green hills, only a short steep walk into historical Florence.
Within five minutes you are in the San Niccolo neighbourhood, the oldest district of Florence and the most beloved area by the
Florentines, as it's residential. Here you can find the perfect mix
between Florentine foods, local artisans, and a lively summer
nightlife scene by the Arno river. 10 minutes more and you are at
Ponte Vecchio. You get to enjoy the best of both worlds. We created the house to take in all the gorgeous views of the scenery. Large windows, balconies, a terrace with furniture and gas grill and even a mezzanine to have a view onto the Duomo and Florence. You get to enjoy the best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

Views, location, tranquility, space, interior design, walking distance to Florence

Languages:

German, Italian

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