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The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'

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A view through a window with curtains, featuring a field and flowers.
A yellow villa with a gravel driveway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A table set outdoors with a teapot, cups, plates with food, and a jar of jam.
A house surrounded by a sunflower field.
A spacious living area with a sofa, wooden chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase leading upstairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Empoli
  • Place, House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Stadio Carlo Castellani
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 1 review
$138 nightly
The price is $156
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Empoli

Located in Empoli, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli. .This vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni.
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What's nearby

  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Pontormos House - 16 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Arno River - 16 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 16 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Empoli Station - 9 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moya Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Pizza Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Osteria La Panzanella - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo Montemagnoli - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'

In the Tuscan countryside a few miles from major cities of art: Florence 25km, Siena 65km, Pisa 60km, Lucca 50km, San Gimigniano 30km, Volterra 45km and 15km Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci).
This apartment has been completely renovated, maintaining all the features of the old Tuscan house with tile floors, wood beamed ceilings, stone fireplace and a large garden surrounding the house, where you can have the utmost relax and enjoy barbecue, Children and volleyball courts.
Because of its geographic position, central in the context of Tuscany, our house is ideal for a stay and a privileged starting point for larger tourist excursions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including cooking classes and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Heating in the winter and air conditioning are charged based on usage.
Tourist tax to be paid at check-in: €1.50 per person (ages 14 and older) for up to 6 reservations

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Suplemento per la pulizia finale per animali 50€

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT048014C2CUZKRZ9Q

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time!!

Vito and Katerina were amazing hosts. They both went above and beyond and made our trip one we'll remember for the rest of our lives.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfecto

I am reluctant to write this review as I am afraid if we want to come back it might be booked. La home of the Elms is a charming farmhouse located at the end of a narrow dirt road nestled between golden wheat fields, olive groves and vineyards. If your desire is to experience Tuscany the location is perfect. Empoli is a short 10 minute drive where you can hop on a train and reach the Santa Maria Novella train station in the heart of Florence in 25 minutes for 10 round trip. Pisa, Livorno, San Gimignano & Siena are all within an hour drive through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Our hosts, Vito and Kate, provided us with excellent recommendations for dining, shopping, wine tasting and sights to see. Their knowledge of the local wine was unmatched. Their hospitality was exceptional during our week long stay. We hated to leave and on our next trip to Italy we will make it a point to stay with them again.
Fireplace
Kitchen
Mia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully situated little house

We spent two weeks in this small place in the middle of Tuscany. And we enjoyed it very, very much! Vito and Katarina are wonderful hosts. Always helpful and always with very great tips for excursions and places you wouldn't know otherwise. We were also allowed to help ourselves to their garden and always had fresh tomatoes and herbs. The house is a bit secluded in the middle of the hills. It is nice and quiet and relaxing. We loved it! For those who dare: There are also two bus lines from the main road to Empoli. You just have to look up the times on the internet, as the times given at the bus stop are not really correct. So you can also easily get to Florence, Siena or Pisa from here. Or you can listen to Vito and visit the less touristy places in the area and enjoy these little insider tips! Thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruheoase, perfekt zum relaxen

Rundum perfekt, total liebe Gastgeber, typisches italienisches Häuschen am Ende einer Sackgasse. Man ist ganz für sich und hört den ganzen Tag fast nur Gezirpe und Gezwitscher. Und trotzdem ist man in 15 Min in Empoli, wo es alles zu kaufen gibt und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in max 1 Std Fahrtzeit. Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub (ok, die Mücken haben ein klein wenig genervt ;) ) Es war ein rundum perfekter zu erreichen
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Una semana en la Toscana

Estuvimos una semana en la casa y fue genial. La casa es amplia y en medio del campo. Cuidado porque para subir a la habitación hay una escalera de caracol. Nosotros fuimos la familia (4 personas) y el perro, que se lo pasó genial. Cuidado que el jardín no está vallado. Nosotros no tuvimos problemas. Los anfitriones geniales, tanto Vito como Katerine muy amables y cercanos. Siempre dispuestos para lo que necesitábamos. Nos ofrecieron aceite que hacen ellos, pimientos y tomates de su huerto. Un placer la estancia en su casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Toller Urlaub mit leichten Problemen

Alles super außer das es kein Trinkwasser aus der Leitung gab, die Waschmaschine und der Geschirrspüler nicht funktioniert haben und die Klimaanlage aus der Beschreibung Aufpreis kostete….. das Haus,Wetter und Gegend waren super. Von ihrer Agentur habe ich bei meinen Anrufen mehr erwartet und überlege mir Rechtsmittel einzulegen da bis heute jegliche Antwort von ihnen fehlt. Das ist sehr enttäuschend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne Toskana

Unsere Vermieter waren aufgeschlossen, und sehr sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Hauses in der Natur war einmalig
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An authentic Tuscan experience

The description of the property is exactly as described, only better! The hospitality provided by the owner was superb. A fully equipped kitchen, recommendations to nearby attractions and restaurants all added to this wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Posizione ottima

Ottima posizione per visitare Pisa Firenze e tanti paesini nei dintorni! Casa molto accogliente e pulita..proprietari molto gentili! Lo consiglio!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place

We stayed for 1 week last July and still dream about our time in Empoli. The pictures show how perfect it is. It is centrally located and we were able to use this beautiful home as a base for all of our day trips throughout Tuscany. Highlights of our trip were the personal wine tour by knowlegable Vito, followed by an unforgetable meal prepared by Katarina. Our hosts were very helpful and easy to deal with! Ciao Kathy and Gord Nanaimo, Canada