Casa Rina Cortona with large pool, large private terrace, beautiful views, WiFi

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mencaglia

Cathedral of Cortona6 min drive
Piazza della Repubblica7 min drive
Villa Bramasole9 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Rina (120 m2) is peacefully situated on a 7-hectare farm planted with vines, olive trees and fruit trees. The farm lies in the Valdichiana Valley in the foothills of the ancient Etruscan hilltop town of Cortona and has far-reaching views over the valleys and medieval hilltop towns. Cortona is 4 km away and the small town of Camucia where you will find various shops and restaurants is 1,5 km away (10 minutes on foot).

The apartment has been recently renovated with great care to maintain all the original features such as exposed beams and terracotta floors. It has been sympathetically furnished in the Tuscan style and is comfortable and well-equipped. A dog is welcome.

Free Wi-Fi. Casa Rina is located on the 1st floor.

3 double bedrooms (2 with double beds, one with twin beds), 2 bathrooms (one with washing machine). A couple of extra single beds can be added if there are extra children in the group. It has a large living room with television. Dining room with table and chairs for 6 and a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen with dishwasher.

The Italian owners live in their own house on the estate. They are friendly but very discreet.

Casa Rina has its own large private terrace with table and chairs, ideal for eating outside. From the terrace you can also enjoy the beautiful views. There is also a communal cooking area in the garden with barbecue and wood-burning oven, if you wish to use these facilities too.

The apartment has a large pool (12 x 6m) with outdoor shower. The pool is only shared with the two other holiday homes on the farm.

Property manager

Chantal Rowley

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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

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

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this apartment is in a rural area. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palazzo Comunale and Casali Palace. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

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Mencaglia

What's nearby

Cathedral of Cortona - 6 min drive
Signorelli Theatre - 7 min drive
Piazza della Repubblica - 7 min drive
Belvedere - 8 min drive
Villa Bramasole - 9 min drive

Getting around

Terontola-Cortona Station - 7 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pasticceria Vannelli Caffè Gelateria - ‬4 min drive
‪Hotel San Luca - ‬4 min drive
‪Hotel Oasi Neumann - ‬8 min drive
‪La Corte - ‬6 min drive
‪Ristorante Pizzeria Bastian Contrario - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Rina Cortona with large pool, large private terrace, beautiful views, WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Rina Cortona with large pool, large private terrace, beautiful views, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Rina Cortona with large pool, large private terrace, beautiful views, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Rina Cortona with large pool, large private terrace, beautiful views, WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Rina Cortona with large pool, large private terrace, beautiful views, WiFi located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Piazza della Repubblica and Belvedere. Cathedral of Cortona and Museo Diocesano are also within 3 miles (5 km). Camucia-Cortona Station is 24 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Cristian G., parma

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Posto meraviglioso

Casa molto grande e accogliente pulita e accessoriata col minimo indispensabile La piscina è grande ed è un metaviglia La proprietaria disponibile e gentilissima Io come consiglio alla prima occasione di cambiare i letti e i materassi Noi abbiamo prenotato per 7 persone perchè l’annuncio diceva 7 , ma in un secondo momento abbiamo scoperto che era adibito per 6 sono stato contattato dalla proprietari e mi ha detto se andava vene se ci aggiungeva una brandina e ho detto si, purtroppo la brandina aveva 2 stecche rotte e ci siamo arrangiati , ma è l’unico incoveniente in una settimana meravigliosa. Se dovessi tornare da quelle parti sicuramente ri prenoto li perchè siamo stati tutti molto bene

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai T.

15 Aug 2023

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

Sommerferien 2023

Wir waren mit 4 Erwachsenen und drei Kindern im Alter von 6-9 Jahren für 14 Tage im August da. Eine wirklich schöne Anlage und eine super herzliche Familie hat uns in Empfang genommen. Wir haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir durften sowohl den Pizzaofen als auch den Grill nach Wunsch benutzen und auch die regelmäßigen Goodys in Form von Melonen, Tomaten und weiterem Gemüse aus dem Garten der Vermieterfamilie haben uns alle sehr erfreut und waren geschmacklich außerordentlich. Alles in allem haben wir zwei wunderschöne Ferienwochen in der Toskana erleben dürfen und geben gerne eine 100% Weiterempfehlung.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley M.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication

Not as listed

This accommodation is situated on the top floor of the main house with the owners living below. From all pictures it appears to be a stand alone stone cabin. It is worth noting that one of the bedrooms is in very close proximity to a major roadway and the vehicle noise prevents the window from being left open at night. When we booked, the amenities listed included air conditioning and we were alerted by a previous guests comments that this was not the case. We requested fans from the host over a week in advance and still had to request them a second time when we arrived. Several other amenities were listed but not present upon arrival. These included paper towels, dish and body soap, dishwasher tabs, basic pantry items, ( such as salt, pepper, sugar, etc. as well as dish cloths), and sufficient toilet paper for a weeks stay. These items were subsequently requested and some were provided. Communication with the owners was very limited and respectful communication with the host was not reciprocated. The house was comfortable for 4 of with good living space, just not as presented.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Herbert S.

18 Sept 2022

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

Ländlich

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Angela V.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Warm friendly helpful staff and stay

It would have been useful to have a fan

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lene H.

29 July 2022

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

Lovely pool and good location

The house had plenty af space and equipment, and was very clean. The pool and the area around it was lovely and worked perfectly for us. There is a road and train near by, but it did not disturb us. Note, that because of Covid the host does not cook meals.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petteri P.

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

A wonderful week!

The wonderful experience starts with the owners. They are extremely nice and they truly make you feel welcome. Casa Rina was really clean and spacious for 3 couples. Everything worked extremely well, except the missing air conditioning. We heard that it was in the list of the amenities accidentally. Anyway it has been deleted from the list now, so you cannot expect that any more. The pool area is marvellous and there is enough room for well over 10 people. And the grill was fantastic! VRBO app is not properly updated regarding the address, so pay attention to the driving instructions you get. VRBO app is not working properly with the payments either, so I recommend to use the website. If you want to take a taxi to/from Cortona, you should call Adreani Enzo, the nicest taxi driver in the world!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike D.

12 Sept 2021

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

Wunderbarer Urlaub

Typisch toskanisches Anwesen mit allem was man benötigt. Flasche Wein zur Begrüßung. Nette Vermieter. Man braucht ein Auto. Wer geräuschempfindlich ist, sollte Ohrstöpsel zum schlafen mitbringen: Hauptstraße hinterm Haus und ein Hahn frühmorgens sorgen für Abwechslung. Nach ein paar Tagen haben wir, die nach vorn geschlafen haben, den Hahn zumindest kaum noch gehört. Alles in allem ein schöner Ort zum Urlaub machen mit tollem Pool.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robert B.

23 Aug 2021

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

Degelijk appartement nabij Cortona

Appartment op de eerste verdieping van het hoofdgebouw van een kleine agriturismo van drie appartementen. Grote ruimte, keurige keuken, voldoende keukengerei. Alles helemaal schoon. Heerlijk zwembad met goede en voldoende stoelen (deels overdekt voor schaduw), goede barbecue. Slaapkamer inrichting enigszins gedateerd. Minpunt was de aanwezige haan, waardoor we elke ochtend te vroeg wakker waren.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

2 Aug 2021

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

Super plek om vandaar uit Toscane te ontdekken

Een heerlijke vakantie plek. Mooi zwembad een top vakantie woning. De eigenaars zijn aardig en behulpzaam. Één puntje van aandacht is een betere WiFi en misschien een top matras op de matrassen leggen.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christiana D.

1 Sept 2020

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

Freundliche Gastgeber

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Es sind schöne große Wohnungen. Das Gelände ist schön und für Hunde super zum sausen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und würden wieder dort unseren Urlaub verbringen. Es ist wirklich sehr zu empfehlen.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luigi G., Milano

16 Aug 2020

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

Posto incantevole

Posto incantevole e proprietari Gentilissimi. 9 giorni passati in pieno relax, in un contesto dove le colline e la natura ne fanno da padrona. Grazie ancora di tutto.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location near Cortona

We stayed in the large flat on the first floor of the main house. We had a terrace where we could eat. The rooms are all spacious. The pool area is very nice. It’s only 5 minutes drive to Camucia village and 10 minutes to Cortona

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

16 Aug 2019

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

Relax totale in un bellissimo agriturismo

Abbiamo scelto questo agriturismo perché aveva tutte le caratteristiche che cercavamo per far divertire i bambini e darci la possibilità di rilassarci. Una vacanza in 8 non è facile da gestire ma in questo contesto è andata benissimo!!! L’appartamento è grande, sempre fresco e ha tutti i comfort che si cercano in vacanza. La piscina bellissima, gli spazi per giocare e per riposarsi perfetti. Il barbecue fantastico!! Supermercati vicini e tanti posti da visitare. I proprietari sono stupendi e super disponibili !!! Lo consiglio a tutti quelli che vogliono godersi una splendida vacanza in campagna.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kija M.

7 Aug 2019

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

Hervorragende Ferienwohnung mit toller Gastfreundschaft

Ich habe mit meinem Mann und meinen drei Töchtern hier einen sehr schönen Urlaub verbracht. Die Wohnung war sehr schön, sehr stilvoll eingerichtet und sauber. Meine Kinder waren begeistert vom Pool. Die Besitzer wohnen mit auf dem Gelände. Sie sind sehr freundlich, geben Auskünfte über die Gegend und die Mama hat uns fantastisch bekocht mit eigenem Gemüse aus dem Garten. Wir haben zwei sehr schöne, entspannte Wochen verbracht.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Kailua,Hawaii,USA

10 Oct 2018

Tuscan treasure

Il Cipresso is a gem because of the owner, Rina, her daughters and the entire family. They are friendly, helpful,kind and generous. They not only shared abundant fresh produce from their garden, but also time and conversation. We were especially fortunate to share grape picking and a meal with the family. The apartment is attractive, well equipped and very comfortable. We will definitely return and will recommend it to others.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Kailua,Hawaii,USA

18 Nov 2016

Perfect

The house location near Camucia,below Cortona, was perfect for us. We enjoyed being in those towns as well as visiting Perugia, Assisi, Lago Trasimeno, Arezzo, and other smaller towns in the area. Casa Lucia, the house we were in, was large and comfortable. The surroundings are rural and quiet. We were too late in the season to use the pool, but we could and did experience the warm, wonderful weeklong welcome given by Rina and her daughters, Lucia and Martina. That included abundant, delicious home grown vegetables, fruit, olive oil and homemade goodies. The young women are delightful. They promptly responded to our calls and questions. They visited and wanted to learn about us as well as share their stories. Their genuine, kind care made our week very special. We would definitely return and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone, especially families with children.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrickg v H.

19 Aug 2016

Amazing!!

My husband and i stayed here for a week on our honeymoon in June and WOW!! Words can not express how beautiful this family and accommodation are! The cottages (there's 2) are clean and comfortable with 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and lounge room combined! Each cottage has its own alfresco dinning area which is lovely and the pool was amazing!!! But really what made this holiday was Rina and her 2 lovely daughters. I was really worried as we were travelling with our 8 month old baby and getting around Tuscany without a car can be difficult. But the daughters were so accommodating driving us into Cortona or to the train station if we needed. The station is actually an easy 20min walk where you are able to get to places like Florence or Arrezo or just wonder around the town of Camucia. The location is perfect bringing the essence of Tuscany and it's beautiful countryside yet at the base of Cortona which is amazing! Anyone staying here MUST have a meal prepared by Rina!!!! In our whole month around Italy we concluded Rina's food was by far the best!!! The cooking classes are also a must if anything to get the recipes so you can try to recreate it at home! I seriously cannot rave about this place enough and if I could give it 10 stars I would!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Santiago H.

5 July 2016

Truly relaxing stay in a wonderful agriturismo

Highly recommendable. We were a group of 7: my wife, 2 y.o. & myself + father in law & wife + my sister. The house we stayed in (Casa Lucia) accomodated us perfectly. I truly think the photography on site doesn't do true justice to the place. It is embedded into a working farm, which truly adds to the experience, and is very closely located to the wonderful town of Cortona. It is conveniently located if aiming at Central/Southern Tuscany. We visited Cortona, Pienza, Montepulciano and Lake Trasimeno while staying in this house, and they were all ~40 minutes drives at most. Three particular highlights: - Our hosts were excellent, fully attentive at all times. Meals can be requested at an additional cost, and this is something that I would HIGHLY recommend as the quality of Rina's cooking is amazing. - The pool is GORGEOUS. Truly wonderful. The photos don't do it justice. - The patio that Casa Lucia has makes it a highly enjoyable space overall, effectively expanding the actual used space of the house. All in all, would definitely recommend to all.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

5 Nov 2015

Special family trip

We had wanted for a long time, as frequent Italy visitors from the US, to have a relaxed, low key experience. Il Cipresso was the perfect fulfillment of that goal. Very conveniently located near Cortona, and the wonderful small hill towns of very southern Tuscany and nearby Umbria and Lake Tresemino, it could not have been more idyllic ! House was very well done, comfortable and equipped, but what made the stay was the wonderful Scateni family. The farm was beautiful, but the people made the visit. The house was well equipped, and many evenings after super day trips we would return to fix our own meals. But, on special nights, or after long days, the family would prepare amazing meals for us at very reasonable cost. We spent two weeks there, and some of our very best meals were prepared by Senoria Rina and her two delightful daughters. I only hope that we can return again. Cannot give enough stars.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

6 Dec 2014

Una perfetto viaggio a Toscana e Il Sopresso. Pt.1

Although this review is definitely overdue it is still easy to compose as the wonderful memory of the beautiful experience from this past September remains very fresh in our minds. My girlfriend and I went to Italy in late August/early September of this year (2014). The culminating point of the 3 week journey was to spend 11 days in the heart of Tuscany. The desire was to rest and relax and for myself as a second generation Italian American, spend quality time living amongst Italians in their own space and time and in their own way. The stay at Casa Lucia was the definitive guarantee of that desire being met. Our stay their was so warm and so inviting and so peaceful and so joyful that ending our stay there was a very difficult thing to do. The villa was the perfect combination of rustic yet comfortable setting we were hoping for. It held plentiful space for the two of us but also easily accomodated three family members from Australia whom we had invited to join us during their coinciding sojourn to Italy. With the absolutely beautiful produce shared with us by our warm and kind host, Rina, we cooked together, drank wine together and relaxed together. It couldn't have been more idyllic. The property was very well maintained and it was such a welcome respite from the US city living experience that is our day to day existence. The working farm provided a backdrop to an authenitc Tuscan experience that couldn't have been better had it been scripted. From the first point of arrival, our host, Rina and her daughters - Lucia and Martina - for whom the villas on the property are named, made us feel at home. They were lovely and intelligent young woman of whom their mother (and their Auntie who was also equally warm and fun and kind!) are well deserving of the right to be proud. They really displayed a sincere interest in making us welcome not as guests but moreso as visiting family friends. It was so much fun when first arriving to be offered delicous coffee and pastry by Lucia and Martina and to enjoy interesting conversation with them (in Italian!). Since we'd arrived late in the day I'd decided to take Rina up on her offer of providing to guests either breakfast or dinner with reserved notice. It was worth every single Euro! It was delicious and lovingly served by Lucia and Martina on the lovely terra cotta tiled piazza in the back of the house. The antipasti and the pizze - assolutamente incredibile!

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

10/10 Excellent

mary g.

18 Nov 2014

beautiful vacation among the sunflowers

We travelled to Italy for our 25th wedding anniversary with our three teenage daughters. Our stay at Il Cipresso was a perfect mix of great location and true hospitality. The location is perfect-- quiet with great views of Cortona, yet close enough to be in the center of Cortona in under 10 minutes. Even the village of Camucia had restaurants, a church, and the cooking school that we visited. As a base for exploring Tuscany and Umbria it is also well situated. We day-tripped to Pisa, Lucca, Florence (by train, also nearby), and Arrezzo and Assisi. There are dozens of other towns in Tuscany also close by as well. What really made our time standout however was the hospitality of our hosts. Rina and her daughters could not have been more welcoming or generous. The breakfast that we ordered was "the best breakfast that we ever had" according to our three daughters. The pool was very relaxing. The fruits and vegetables especially the tomatoes and basil, were molto delicioso. The house was very comfortable for our family of five. We truly hope to return to Casa Martina in the future. For now, we look at our pictures and remember our wonderful time in Camucia at Il Cipresso.

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

10/10 Excellent

mary g.

18 Nov 2014

Beautiful stay in the heart of sunflowers

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

10/10 Excellent

Thierry G.

19 Aug 2014

Parfait

Très belle location! Nous avons été accueillis par de charmants propriétaires: Lucia s'exprime en français. Nous avons pu déguster des pizzas et des beignets de fleurs de courgettes : délicieux! Pratiquement chaque jour, nous trouvions sur la table un panier de tomates accompagnées de branches de basilic, de la salade, des courgettes... production familiale. L'endroit est superbe, au fond d'une rue, entouré de tournesols et d'oliviers. Au loin, on entend passer le train. Cela ne nous a pas du tout dérangés car le bruit est très faible. Le gîte est fonctionnel, 2 couples peuvent y loger en conservant leur intimité. La piscine est superbe, comme sur les photos. A conseiller!!!! Famille Guérin Liège Belgique

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

10/10 Excellent

Loren F.

11 Sept 2013

Brilliant location, relaxed surroundings

We stayed in Casa Lucia. The farmhouse could actually accommodate 6 comfortably in three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus there is a sleeper couch for an additional 2 (so 8 in total). What we enjoyed most is the fantastic location - Cortona very close by (2 kms or so), and all other places such as Montepulciano, Orvieto, Perugia, within easy reach by car or train AND the fresh fresh just picked farm produce provided by the hosts. The tastiest tomatoes I have had...Oh and eating prunes fresh off the tree after dinner. The pool was fantastic as well. and we spent each afternoon cooling off from the heat of the day! The washing machine was handy, and we really really also enjoyed the outside barbeque (braai) on which we cooked our large T bone steaks! Nice outside dining area as well. The hosts also provided delicious pizza's made for us in the yard oven on our last night! Delicious. Gracious hosts and their daughters helped us tremendously with our translations from Italian to English. This is a working farm, so be prepared to wake up to the sound of the rooster, but why sleep when Tuscany and Umbria awaits? I would like to return in the near future and would not hesitate to stay here again.