Villa Elisa - Vacation rental with swimming pool near Cortona, Tuscany - Cortona

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

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Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Cortona, Tuscany

Cortona Cathedral
‪5 min drive‬
Piazza della Repubblica
‪6 min drive‬
Villa Bramasole
‪8 min drive‬
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Villa Elisa - Vacation rental with swimming pool near Cortona, Tuscany

Beautiful villa with private pool situated on a large park at the foot of the hills of Cortona, a lovely town dating back to the Etruscan times. The villa dates back to the 16th century and offers comfortable interiors furnished with some antique pieces. The outside areas are very large and provide a nice park with a spacious solarium area (near the pool) and some charming corners shaded by century-old tress.
The access to the villa is via an unpaved but well-maintained road.
Distances: Camucia with shops of all kinds and railway station 1 km away, Cortona 5 km, Arezzo 25 km away, Siena 45 km, Perugia approx. 45 km away, Florence (airport) approx. 100 km away.
At guests’ disposal: large furnished garden with private swimming-pool (12 x 6 m – min. depth 1,2 m – max. depth 2,4 m), solarium area with sun-beds, sun-umbrellas, tables and gazebo. Parking within the grounds.

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===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
(8 Pers.) 170 m2
Ground floor: entrance on a small living-room, bathroom with shower.
1st floor: living-room with fireplace, kitchen (dishwasher, freezer, microwaves, American coffee maker, toaster) with dining area, double bedroom (air-conditioning), twin-bedded room (air conditioning, the twin beds can be turned into a double bed), bathroom with shower.
From the living-room access on to a double bedroom (air-conditioning) sharing a bathroom with shower with an additional double bedroom (air-conditioning available) which is accessible either via an external staircase or via the first double bedroom.

The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Electricity, Final Cleaning, Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit in cash, Tourist tax, Washing Machine.

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Posarelli Villas

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Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Electricity fee: EUR 0.45 per kilowatt-hour

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Late check-in fee: EUR 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

Property Registration Number IT051017C2OVKWCTTP

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

About the area

Cortona

Cortona is home to this villa. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Santa Maria delle Grazie and Casali Palace.

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Cortona, Tuscany

What's nearby

Cortona Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Signorelli Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Piazza della Repubblica - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Villa Bramasole - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Camucia-Cortona Station - 4 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pasticceria Vannelli Caffè Gelateria - ‬17 min walk
‪Bottega Baracchi - ‬7 min drive
‪Caffe Tuscher - ‬6 min drive
‪Enoteca Enotria - ‬7 min drive
‪Hotel San Luca - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Elisa - Vacation rental with swimming pool near Cortona, Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Elisa - Vacation rental with swimming pool near Cortona, Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Elisa - Vacation rental with swimming pool near Cortona, Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Elisa - Vacation rental with swimming pool near Cortona, Tuscany located?

Situated in Cortona, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Piazza della Repubblica and Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial. Palazzo Comunale and Casali Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km). Camucia-Cortona Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

6.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Ralf L.

29 Aug 2024

Review for stay from 12 August 2024 to 21 August 2024

Positives: An old romantic, winding farmhouse with plenty of space and a great pool in a large area with a fantastic view of Cortona. The hosts are friendly and the outdoor area is regularly maintained. The furnishings are romantic and antique, if a little rickety. The two kitchens are equipped with all the necessary utensils for self-catering. The location is great. Completely secluded, you really are on your own and have your privacy. Nevertheless, you can quickly reach the next town, which has a few supermarkets, and it doesn't take long to get to Cortona either. Negative: The access road is adventurous on a steep, narrow gravel track full of potholes. It becomes critical with oncoming traffic. The pictures in the description are glossed over. The photos of the interiors must have been taken with additional spotlights, because in reality the rooms are all very dark as they only have small windows with trees in front of them. You often need light even during the day. In two of the bedrooms, the air conditioning is so loud that we didn't switch it on. There is no air conditioning in the lounges - only high ceiling fans that do nothing. Unfortunately, the hosts hardly speak any English and when there are problems (e.g. handover of the house, 2 x power cuts, final bill) communication becomes difficult. Dogs are barking in the neighbourhood, even at night. Since there are also additional costs for final cleaning, tourist tax and all the electricity, the price-performance ratio is actually not good. Nevertheless, we felt comfortable and do not regret our stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Attilio A.

7 Sept 2024

Review for stay from 21 August 2024 to 25 August 2024

Bella location. Villa, giardino e piscina solo per noi! Tranquillità assoluta. La sua posizione ti permette di raggiungere in breve tempo Cortona, Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi, ecc. Rapporto qualità/prezzo buono. Consigliata.

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10/10 Excellent

Francesco G.

24 Aug 2020

Review for stay from 08 August 2020 to 15 August 2020

Tutto bellissimo! Posto incantevole,una cura dei particolari che difficilmente si trova in giro. Dalla piscina inoltre si può godere della vista della bellissima Cortona,uno spettacolo. Consigliatissima!

8/10 Good

Corinne P., NAPLES

21 Oct 2019

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

Disliked: Communication

Camucia

It was difficult to communicate because there was no one on the premises who spoke English.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

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8/10 Good

Corinne P.

14 Oct 2019

Review for stay from 21 September 2019 to 05 October 2019

Good

6/10 Okay

Frank J.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Mystery villa

We got off to a bad start as it took me an hour to find the house. The name of the villa is not shown on any signpost or gatepost. We called at the villa next door and the had never heard of Villa Elisa. We asked various locals who were walking in the area but received only blank looks. We did not realise that it was part of Villa Salcotto - fortunately my son turned up and his google map led us to our destination. We received a very warm welcome from the owner and a guided tour of the property and grounds. The grounds and pool were very impressive. The accommodation was tested to the limit as the temperature during our stay was mid thirties to forty and we were plagued by mosquitoes. Our only complaint would be the lack of air-conditioning in most rooms. A problem with the dishwasher caused an upset as the owner did not want us to contact the agency - although there was a sign up in kitchen telling us to do so and our lack of Italian combined with her lack of English could not have resolved the problem. We had a wonderful week at Villa Elisa and little things such as bus timetables to Cortona, names of local taxi firms, recommended local restaurants would have been very useful. It is about a 20 minute walk to Camucia which has a number of very good restaurants and bars. The views of Cortona from the pool are spectacular as are the woodpeckers and hoopoe in the grounds. As light upgrading of air-conditioning and mosquito repellents would have given us the perfect holiday

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8/10 Good

Frank J.

20 Aug 2019

Review for stay from 20 July 2019 to 27 July 2019

Lack of air conditioning made sleeping in some bedrooms unbearable. Very hot weather during our stay - kitchen no AC. Dishwasher very unreliable. There are no signs for Villa Elisa - even the people next door had no idea where it was. There should be far more local information available as the owner speaks no English. Bus timetables , taxi firms, bike hire, etc. We had a wonderful time at Villa Elisa but the basic requirements for a 5 star rating are not being met.

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10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.

7 Aug 2019

Review for stay from 29 June 2019 to 06 July 2019

Amazing place and view! Great location and very peaceful

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Juli 2019

Grote woning,wat aan vernieuwing toe.prachtig zwembad in een fantastische omgeving. Elektrische apparaten en elektrische voorzieningen kunnen beter eens vernieuwd worden.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pia A.

17 July 2019

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

Alte Villa mit großem Grundstück und sehr schönem pool

Das Grundstück ist riesig und es gibt viele Sitzmöglichkeiten direkt am Haus, im weitläufigen Garten und am Pool. Das Haus ist eine alte Villa mit tollen alten möbeln und genügend Platz für alle, auch genügend Bäder und Raum zum Rückzug. Die Lage unterhalb von Cortona ist perfekt und Cortona ein schönes altes Städtchen zum bummeln und essen gehen. Auch der Lago di trasimeno ist schnell zu erreichen mit perfektem Strand auch für kleine Kinder.

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6/10 Okay

Rachel K.

14 July 2019

Review for stay from 06 July 2019 to 13 July 2019

Beautiful villa in stunning rural setting walkable to amenities and a short drive / bus from Cortona. Gorgeous pool area. Cooking facilities very basic with ancient appliances. Bathrooms dated but clean. Fantastic characterful property in lovely setting but facilities dated.

8/10 Good

Simon B., Montreal, Canada

11 Sept 2018

Grand old property in the valley below Cortona

The property is a grand old farm with loads of both indoor and outdoor space and charm, a fabulous pool looking up on Cortona and with all the conveniences, however it seems a bit past it’s prime and in serious need of some updating in the house- especially the beds which were quite old and uncomfortable. There were several kitchens but the main one was in serious need of updating. The dishwasher for example was old and held together with tape. We were even charged 6 € per wash to use an old clothes washer. In all our many, many vrbo rentals we have never been charged to use the washer. There was also a 750€ deposit in cash and a 250€ cleaning fee, both of which along with the 6 € washer fee we only found out about after booking and paying Posarelli, which is disapointing. As I said we have rented many, many times and never had such high extra charges. The gardens are lovely and it is very private. One section with 3+ bedrooms has air conditioned bedrooms which is greatly appreciated in summer, but a second seperate section is not air conditioned.we were 6 adults (3couples) so we only used the air conditioned section yet we were chharged for the entire place even though we locked up and never used one entire section. The house is crammed full of antiques and objects ( perhaps partly explaining the 750€ Deposit,) but it made it seem very cluttered. The owner did take 50€ off the cleaning fee but it was still outrageously high. Beautifull, but in need of updating and too expensive for what it offered.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

31 Mar 2018

Review for stay from 05 August 2017 to 05 August 2017

Es war wunderbar. Ein wahrhaft märchenhafter Platz. So, wie man sich einen Urlaub in der Toskana auf dem Lande vorstellt. Vielen Dank Elisa.

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10/10 Excellent

8 Feb 2018

Review for stay from 23 September 2017 to 23 September 2017

The view on Cortona from the pool will leave you breathless! Lots a wildlife (deers) and birds and such a peaceful athmosphere, it's really a piece of paradise in Tuscany. Elisa is a fantastic and warm person, caring, helping, always available with good tips. We will definitely come back!

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

15 Oct 2012

Review for stay from 07 July 2012 to 14 July 2012

We had a wonderful Tuscan family holiday at villa elisa. we felt like we were really immeted in tuscan life with 3 generations of our family dining on long tables in the beautiful gardens each evening. The view from the pool of historic Cortona is magnificent. The local food and wine is delicious and the Italians warm and welcoming.

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10/10 Excellent

Paolo D.

25 Oct 2011

Review for stay from 25 June 2011 to 02 July 2011

wonderful experience for the whole family. The grounds are beautiful, with plenty of room, and the atmosphere is second to none. Very well kept throughout. The landlady is a very pleasant person and the whole booking and checking out very well organized. I highly recommend it

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

6 June 2011

Review for stay from 14 May 2011 to 21 May 2011

we found Villa Elisa very accomendating for our family of 9, It was a great location and easy access to the train in Camucia and to Cortona.There were a few small issues, ie american coffee pot was not so good,a few times the hot water would come and go,and the past thru bedroom was difficult.but the gardens, pool and outdoor eating was awesome!!!,we loved drinking our morning coffee outside. one night we fixed an italian style dinner and ate on the big outdoor table. The owner did not speak any english so it was a bit of a challenge when we checked in,however in looking back thats what made our vacation so wonderful. new and different surroundings, kind people, great food and wine. We would definitely recommend this property to others. Cindy L, Atanta, Georgia

About the host

Hosted by Posarelli Villas

Why they chose this property

Large and comfortable house with plenty of outdoor areas, ideal for a relaxing holiday with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

The property is close to the beautiful town of Cortona, and guests can easily travel all around Tuscany having Villa Elisa as a starting point.

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Cortona

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8/10 Good

Ralf L.

Review for stay from 12 August 2024 to 21 August 2024

Ralf L.

10/10 Excellent

Attilio A.

Review for stay from 21 August 2024 to 25 August 2024

Attilio A.

10/10 Excellent

Francesco G.

Review for stay from 08 August 2020 to 15 August 2020

Francesco G.

8/10 Good

Corinne P., NAPLES

Camucia

Corinne P.

8/10 Good

Corinne P.

Review for stay from 21 September 2019 to 05 October 2019

Corinne P.

6/10 Okay

Frank J.

Mystery villa

Frank J.

8/10 Good

Frank J.

Review for stay from 20 July 2019 to 27 July 2019

Frank J.

10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.