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Villa Santa Maria
Superb private vacation rental with private pool, WIFI, TV, patio and panoramic view
Property Description
Villa Santa Maria is located in Cortona, Italy and only 28 km (18 mi) from Arezzo in the tourist area "Cortona And Surroundings". Property Villa Santa Maria is a lovely stone building (500 sq m) that includes private pool and WiFi internet. The property can sleep up to 12 guests comfortably in six bedrooms with five bathrooms.
The villa is located just at 500 meters (15 minute walk) from the heart of the historical center of the famous Etruscan town of Cortona.
The rental is composed of 2 adjacent units, both with an independent access from the garden, however they are rented together.
Your Experience
Upon arrival at Villa Santa Maria you’ll find a lovely clean well-maintained property with views of the hills ideal for a peaceful holiday in Tuscany. Regardless of how you spend your days - shopping, sightseeing, visiting museums or just driving in the countryside, when you arrive home you can unwind with your family and friends at the pool for a perfect ending to another day in Tuscany. For your pleasure, on the grounds there is a barbecue grill and patio. If you enjoy cooking for family and friends there is a well-equipped kitchen including coffee machine, microwave, toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to 12 people. If you prefer to dine 'al fresco', there is a fully furnished balcony where you can enjoy the weather while dining outdoors.
Visit the Area
Most people enjoy visiting nearby cities and towns while on vacation, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Arezzo 28 km (18 mi), Montepulciano 31 km (19 mi), Perugia 52 km (32 mi), Montalcino 65 km (41 mi) and Gubbio 70 km (44 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 110 km (68 mi), Viareggio 196 km (122 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 204 km (126 mi), Rome 211 km (131 mi), Milan 396 km (246 mi) and Naples 402 km (250 mi).
Additional Information
Check-In Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Check-Out Time: 08:00 - 10:00
Pool Open: 1 May - 15 September (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 115 km (71 mi), Pisa (psa) 177 km (110 mi), Bologna (blq) 202 km (125 mi), Roma Ciampino (cia) 220 km (137 mi) and Roma Fiumicino (fco) 233 km (144 mi).
Special Services
Cooking Lessons - If you're interested in learning more about Tuscan cooking, ask about the cooking lessons that can be organized at the property. It's a enjoyable way to spend time with friends and family while discovering the techniques needed to master Tuscan cuisine. For more details and the additional cost, please contact us.
Professional Chef - Are you looking for a real treat during your holiday? Why not book a professional chef to prepare and serve you a sumptuous meal using local produce? The chef will arrange the meal based on your preferences and dietary needs. The chef will offer suggestions for the various courses and the wine. Inquire for more details and the extra costs.
Tours - Custom tours can be organized by the owner for your group. For more details about the tours offered, speak to the owner upon arrival or ask prior to booking. The cost will vary depending in the exact tour and number of people.
Baby Sitting - A babysitter can be organized at Villa Santa Maria. If you're traveling with kids and would like some alone time, speak to the owner directly about this option after arriving.
Interior Description
On the second floor of this unit you will find the home of the concierge, whose access is totally independent and separated from the rest of the villa where you will stay.
Ground Floor
Including: 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom.
Kitchen 1: well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, WIFI internet.
Kitchen 2: well equipped kitchen, dining table (people: 4), dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, WIFI internet.
Living room 1: sofa, two armchairs, fireplace, dining table (people: 4), WIFI internet, satellite tv, exit to the garden.
Living room 2: sofa, two armchairs, fireplace, dining table (people: 12), WIFI internet, satellite tv, exit to the garden.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, basin, toilet, bidet, bathtub, shower, hairdryer.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, basin, toilet, bidet, bathtub, hairdryer.
Floor 1
Including: living room, 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.
Living room: sofa, two armchairs, fireplace, WIFI internet.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Bedroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet.
Bedroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, bathtub, shower, hairdryer, WIFI internet.
Additional Areas
Including: garden, parking space.
Garden (4000 m2): swimming pool (private, length: 8m, width: 4m, max. depth: 1.8m, min. depth: 1.2m, outdoor), barbecue, fireplace, al fresco dining, dining table, garden furniture, terrace furniture, 14 sunbeds, enclosed property.
Parking space: inside the property, four car spaces.
Licence or registration number:
CIN: IT 0510 17B5LF WEL DQC / CIR: 051017AAT0084
Location Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
- Airports
- Firenze Peretola (Flr), 115.0 Km
Your Quote
Click on the "Instant Quote" button located at the bottom of the screen and fill out the form with the dates of your stay and the number of travelers to immediately get the final price of the booking.
Availability
Reservation Policies
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Arrival between 16:00 and 18:00
Departure between 08:00 and 10:00
Pool open from 1 May to 15 September
Included in the rental price:
Bed linen and towels (weekly changed)
Electricity
Internet Wifi
Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Bed Linen and Towels (additional set): 15.00€ per person per change
Extra Cleaning: 20.00€ per hour
Weekly cleaning (mandatory): 180.00€ per week
Final Cleaning (mandatory): 390.00€
Refundable Security Deposit (cash) (mandatory): 700.00€
Heating: 5.00€ per cubic meter
Tourist tax (mandatory): 2.50€ per person per day
On request - Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Extra Bed: 150.00€ per person
Babycot: 65.00€ per week
Pool towels: 5.00€ per person per week
Late Arrival: 100.00€
The initial deposit required to confirm a reservation to be paid at the time of booking (unless there are special conditions in place) is 25% of the total rent amount.
The balance is due 45 days before arrival.
For last-minute bookings (within 45 days of arrival) the full amount must be paid at the time of the booking.
In case of cancellation of the booking, even if it is substituted by another one, the following penalties apply:
- the initial deposit (25% of total rent) if the cancellation is made between booking time up to 46 days before arrival date;
- 100% of total rental price if the cancellation is made from 45 days to arrival date or in case of no show.
The balance is due 45 days before arrival.
For last-minute bookings (within 45 days of arrival) the full amount must be paid at the time of the booking.
In case of cancellation of the booking, even if it is substituted by another one, the following penalties apply:
- the initial deposit (25% of total rent) if the cancellation is made between booking time up to 46 days before arrival date;
- 100% of total rental price if the cancellation is made from 45 days to arrival date or in case of no show.
Guest Reviews for Villa Santa Maria
Great location with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Villa ideal for our group of 8 over 60s (7 night stay). Short walk to Cortona, last part uphill but quite manageable - Cortona is full of slopes anyway, and all well worth it.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Super !
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
If you're looking for the Tuscan villa of a lifetime experience, you need to book Villa Santa Maria. The inside of the villa is everything you could imagine a villa in Tuscany to be. Beams, stone work, high ceilings, multiple fireplaces and well appointed bathrooms. The grounds and the setting are beyond spectacular. Well maintained olive groves, hillsides of rosemary bushes, gorgeous side garden, an immaculate pool, and a patio overlooking the Tuscan countryside with Lake Trasimeno in the distance. The sunsets from the patio are beyond words. The owner and the caretaker could not be nicer or more accommodating. You are a 10 minute walk to enter the walls of Cortona and no more than an hour and fifteen minutes to get to any of the Tuscan cities or hill towns you'd want to visit. My only regret is that I didn't book it for a month. It was a spectacular experience.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Beautiful house in the countryside only 10 min. walk from the town of Cortona, beautiful views and very peaceful setting, ideal for a family reunion and all generations. We had a great time !
Tatjana from GermanyWould you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Gorgeous home in a wonderful location - just a 10 minute walk through the olive grove and up the hill to the walled village of Cortona. The home is very comfortable with lovely antiques and many original features. We especially loved the large fireplace in the main house. The views, especially at sunset, are spectacular. The pool is gorgeous and would be a great benefit if visiting in summer months. It's a very serene and tranquil location but also very close to many wonderful Tuscan villages and cities to explore.
The host is kind and friendly, offering to assist as needed. We were surprised to learn the host resides in the house as well in a private apartment. It wasn't an issue as we were all quite separate and private, but just something I'd prefer to know in advance. The other surprise was that the refundable deposit is required in cash/Euros. We knew it was due upon arrival but since we paid by credit card, we thought we'd be charged the deposit by card too. Again, not a problem but just good information to know in advance.
Our only suggestion for the owner is to try to improve the wifi signal. While "unplugging" is wonderful, we did need to connect with our work but found it difficult due to lack of signal.
We highly recommend this property and would select it again without hesitation.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Absolutely beautiful view from garden with Cortona located at walking distance which makes eating out, easy and convenient.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
A wonderful location just a short walk from the beautiful town of Cortona.
Stunning vistas, beautiful pool, immaculate gardens and spacious home for our family reunion. The owner was very thoughtful with canapés on our first night and welcome cake and olive oil on arrival.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
