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

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Relax with a view of Florence - Master Suite

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Firenze, Tuscany

Historic Centre of Florence
‪3 min walk‬
Uffizi Gallery
‪17 min walk‬
Ponte Vecchio
‪17 min walk‬
Florence (FLR-Peretola)
‪46 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

*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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Detail of Property's private (infinity) Swimming Pool overlooking Florence's main monuments such as the Duomo (main Cathedral), i.e. the city's landmark building

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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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 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 Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence 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 cycling and mountain biking in the area.

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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

Historic Centre of Florence - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Piazzale Michelangelo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Uffizi Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Ponte Vecchio - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 7 min drive - 4.8 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
‪Gelateria Vivaldi - ‬11 min walk
‪Formaggioteca Terroir - ‬11 min walk
‪Enoteca Fuori Porta - ‬4 min walk
‪Rivarno Café - ‬13 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 Historic Centre of Florence and Piazzale Michelangelo. Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 1 mile (2 km). Unità Tram Stop is 28 minutes by foot.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

11 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful neighborhood, gorgeous home

We loved our stay!! It was great to hike into the hills, away from the dense crowds. The view is pretty spectacular and the house is really elegant and well appointed.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

15 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

30 Sept 2024

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

Outstanding

*****

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson R.

23 Sept 2024

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

Allison W.

23 July 2024

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

Glenn N.

23 June 2024

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

Letitia G.

21 June 2024

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

Lisa F.

18 June 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

5 May 2024

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

Martin L.

18 Feb 2024

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

Das perfekte Haus....

... für eine spannende Woche in Florenz. In San Niccolo, auf der "anderen" Seite des Arno gelegen, auf einem Hügel unterhalb von San Miniato, ruhig und dennoch ist die Innenstadt mit einem kleinen Spaziergang zu erreichen, der durch San Niccolo mit seinen Cafés und Läden führt. Ein schönes, mit viel Umsicht hochwertig und vollständig ausgestattetes Haus, das keinerlei Wünsche offenläßt und die durch Beschreibung und Fotos geweckten Erwartungen übertrifft. Karin Honsberg hat uns herzlich empfangen und war immer für alle Fragen und Probleme (hilfe, wir haben uns ausgesperrt...) erreichbar. Ganz herzlichen Dank :-)

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

19 Dec 2023

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

Mina W.

10 Nov 2023

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

Sherry F.

8 Oct 2023

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

Katie S., Winston-Salem

14 Sept 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Barbara S., Orange County

6 Sept 2023

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

Eugene G.

29 Aug 2023

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

Joseph M.

29 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Villa

Beautiful Villa with amazing views. Very spacious. Private elevator within the property. Very comfortable for an extended stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

23 June 2023

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

Julia P.

2 June 2023

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

David R., St Albert

16 May 2023

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

Exceeded all expectations

Karin was wonderful to deal with - she went above and beyond to respond to our questions and needs. This spectacular renovated villa is a short walk out of town. A beautiful area and a quiet resting spot after exploring busy Florence for the day. The 3 bedrooms we used were very comfortable, each had large bathrooms, and kitchen was well stocked. The patio area was such a nice spot to grab a glass of wine at the end of the day. Nothing negative to say at all. I highly recommend! Thanks Karin.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

17 Apr 2023

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

This was a dream

All I can say is incredible. The view, the rental, working with Karin, couldn’t of been better. We are coming back for a longer stay next time. What a wonderful experience for all.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

30 Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Maura K.

11 Jan 2023

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

8/10 Good

Les P.

22 Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

27 Sept 2022

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

Perfect!

We spent almost two weeks at this beautiful property. We wanted a different experience than being in the middle of the city center and this villa did not disappoint. The location was incredible, up on the hillside above Florence where we watched beautiful sunsets every single night from our own terrace. The floor plan of the house is ideal for friends and family alike - each bedroom offering their own individual bathroom made it private, yet very comfortable and functional. The living area and good sized outside terrace offered plenty of space for all. The amenities of the property are exceptional - no convenience was left undone. From beautiful finishes, outdoor lighting in the evenings to automated shades throughout - all were lovely and well executed. The walk down the path was easy enough, even with a toddler in a stroller. There are great restaurants right at the bottom the hill in the San Niccolo neighborhood and we found it very easy to catch taxis back up the hill from the many taxi stands located around the city center. The Villa is also just a 10 minute, flat walk to Piazzale Michelangelo, a lively spot that overlooks all of Florence. Karin was a most gracious and available host. Not one text went unanswered for more than a few minutes and she consistently helped with all of our needs and questions -( including arranging an unexpected 4:30am transfer from the Villa to the airport for an early flight.) We would definitely love to stay at this beautiful property again!

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karin Honsberg

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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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Master

Nanny Room

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Guest Bath, Nanny Room

Master Suite Bathroom

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