[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence Family-friendly villa in Florence with a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137900/33137812/a3523e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137900/33137812/1d394ff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137900/33137812/bec9a72b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137900/33137812/107d979e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137900/33137812/w802h1199x525y1-009b3d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location La Magione degli Alighieri, a restored 16th-century villa on the historic road to Fiesole, offers a serene escape from Florence's bustling city center. Unwind in one of five spacious double bedrooms or relax by the new swimming pool in the beautifully landscaped Italian garden. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 107535 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence The most beautiful properties of Florence are secluded in the hills surrounding the city, benefitting from breathtaking views of its countryside, exquisite italian historical gardens and cooler temperatures. Such is "La Magione degli Alighieri", a place of inspiration for the poet Dante Alighieri and, following his exile, home to the family of Beatrice Portinari, the woman he followed to hell and beyond in his master work, The Divine Comedy. The villa and its gardens are set on the most well known historical road leading from Florence to Fiesole, a ten-minutes drive from the city cathidral, and tucked behind tall stone walls with a remote-controlled gate. World War II left the palazzo and its extensive gardens in ruin; their rescue and restoration by Count Pier Francesco Rimbotti remains one the most notable stories in the city annals. It has remained in the Rimbotti family ever since and constantly updated. The villa has been fully restored in Summer 2016 and just available for rent. The Villa appears in many books on most beautiful villas surrounding Florence. On the ground floor, comfortably elegant sitting rooms decorated with antiques and hand-painted wall murals lie on either side of the entrance hall. Double doors from one of these lead to a panelled dining room, as suitable for six as it is for fourteen. Al fresco meals can be served in the covered verandah room or at a long table in the courtyard. The large modern kitchen is set at the rear of the house. A beautiful curving stone staircase sweeps up to the first and second floors. Here are distributed five spacious double bedrooms, each with a freshly renovated ensuite bathroom and independently adjustable air-conditioning. A corner of the first floor is occupied by a small but bright office which opens to a terrace with loungers for sunbathing. In the terrace there is a hot tub (hydromassage) for 6. The gardens are laid out in the classic Italian style: paths lined with clipped hedges and masses of pink hydrangeas are shaded by towering umbrella pines and punctuated by stately cypress trees. A pretty gazebo with couches lies just beyond the first courtyard. GROUND FLOOR Two sitting rooms, verandah room, dining room (with a table that can be expanded to seat fourteen), breakfast room (with bar seating for six). Modern kitchen with top-of- the-line appliances. Laundry room and staff quarters with a separate entrance. FIRST FLOOR Four large double bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and adjustable air- conditioning. Office opening to a large terrace with a sitting area overlooking the gardens SECOND FLOOR Large double bedroom (convertible to twin) with an ensuite bathroom and adjustable air- conditioning. Small sitting room. GARDEN \- One hectare garden with "Italian Style Garden" and large covered Gazebo. \- New swimming pool in the garden. The laundry room and the staff quarters (independent) are at the ground floor of the villa. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 7,535 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30670000/30663800/30663732/3335bc97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Renovated Cental Penthouse w/ Amazing Views! 5 Terraces & 5min to Town Historic Centre of Florence - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 124 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=30663732&PinnedHotelID=30663732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103080000/103076500/103076475/15789977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Villa overlooking Florence Toscana - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=103076475&PinnedHotelID=103076475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33956800/33956712/f1536fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa with concierge service and heated pool at 20 minute from Florence center impruneta - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 104 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=33956712&PinnedHotelID=33956712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34139100/34139023/1d675416.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exclusive 7BR-8BA Villa with pool, a few mins from town, yet in the countryside Impruneta - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=34139023&PinnedHotelID=34139023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78570000/78560800/78560702/eadfaaaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy Panoramic Views Of Florence From Your Rooftop Terrace Santa Croce - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=78560702&PinnedHotelID=78560702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104184800/104184791/3ba790d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DA VINCI MAISON! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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 IT048017C27TVCFNEM ### 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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Le Cure, a neighborhood in Florence, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Traveling with kids? Consider Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, or check out an event or a game at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, horse riding, and ecotours in the area. [Visit our Florence travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence.dx1222) [View more Villas in Florence](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence-Villas.d1222-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.79405%2C11.28042&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T9Jh_oxZwCmxlDDTMfRp9ajZkpY=) Firenze, Toscana ### What's nearby - Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 7 min drive - 4.0 km - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 7 min drive - 4.3 km - Piazza del Duomo - 7 min drive - 4.3 km - Uffizi Gallery - 9 min drive - 5.4 km - Ponte Vecchio - 9 min drive - 5.4 km ### Getting around - Florence-Le Cure Station - 3 min drive - Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 6 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mago Balducci - ‬3 min drive - ‪Caffè Lorenzo Pasticceria - ‬18 min walk - ‪Le Lune Ristorante Via San Domenico 33 - ‬3 min drive - ‪Casa della Pizza Verace dal 1988 - ‬18 min walk - ‪Bar Il Giardino - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence located? > This family-friendly Florence villa is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Path of the Gods, Teatro Romano, and Piazza Donatello. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florence-Le Cure Station is 22 minutes by foot and San Marco Vecchio Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Dante's Manor, 5 Bdr Villa, Pool, Garden, Jacuzzi, AC, 5 min Florence Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim p. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Wonderful property and service ##### kim p. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clay D. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Unbelievable property & the butler Peiris was so accommodating & kind. Don’t hesitate to book this absolute gem !! ##### Clay D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ILYA P. May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Florence We stayed at this place with the group of friends in April. The villa is gorgeous. Planty of space. It is in a very prestige area of Florence, very quite, but still a 10-15 ride back to all the attractions. Tons of space outdoor. Pool, a bunch of other amenities. Special thanks to Peiris for taking care of us during the stay. Monica was a pleasure to work with on all the planning. She organized a catering for us (which was awesome) at the night of arrival. Truly a very memorable experience for the whole group ##### ILYA P. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa Great Villa and wonderful grounds. Helpful staff and easy check in and check out. Great location and less than and hour drive to all the best wineries in Tuscany.Will be back. ##### Mark P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger S. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfecto Fabulous property that is so comfortable! ##### Roger S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven G. Jun 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Manor Home ideally located. Beautiful, historic, well cared for home and property. Rental Manager and Property Manager were very helpful. Highly recommend this property. ##### Steven G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard F. Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great location It is a lovely property with wonderful grounds in a stunning yet convenient location for Florence and beyond. We were travelling to watch our son race at Mugello circuit each day and that was straightforward (he won the World Championship!!) ##### Richard F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick C. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florence Getaway House is all that you see and more. Pieris and Monica were incredibly helpful with arranging trips and dinners including the in villa cooking classes. A beautiful way to experience Florence and the surrounding area. ##### Rick C. Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele B. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enchanting villa in Florence The property is astounding. Gorgeous, large garden with a lovely pool. The house is just beautiful and perfect with 5 bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. It worked really, really well for our family. Nearby on-site houseman was super helpful and made things very easy for us. It was a 15-minute walk to bus stop to Florence city center. We just loved it. ##### Michele B. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael a., Orange County CA Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florence 2023 Incredible property. Pictures do not reflect true size and beauty of the large villa and property. On site staff is wonderful and very helpful with taxi and dinner reservations. Not to mention a great American breakfast occasionally. Can’t wait to go back with our 8 friends. ##### michael a. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann P. Nov 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect! Dante's Manor hosted us for an incredible stay! What a wonderful villa in perfect location. Cristiana and team could not have been more helpful and flexible with all of our arrangements in advance, throughout our stay and beyond. This included assistance in seeking urgent medical attention for one guest; we received tremendously warm care. Thank you for everything and we look forward to returning! ##### Ann P. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### peggy f. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful historic home We were a group of 4 couples who spent 4 nights in this beautiful home. Periris the grounds keeps was exceptionally helpful as was the property manager, Monica. Grounds are lovely. Property is 15 min. from Florence and a great spot for day trips to Sienna and the hill towns. We could not have found a more perfect spot! ##### peggy f. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary W. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! — ##### Gary W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Jul 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Time at Historic Dante’s Manor We enjoyed our stay with our family of 8. We would highly recommend this beautiful villa. Monica was very helpful with making arrangements. We really appreciated the service that Peiris provided throughout our stay including cleaning the rooms each day. The Villa is beautiful and the property has well maintained gardens. There was a terrace and hot tub on the second floor and the pool was a great break from the heat. The Villa is close to Florence and we had several dinners in the city as well as closer to the Villa. Overall a great stay. ##### David S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### beth L. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation Villa We stayed here in July with 2 families and the house was incredible in every way. The whole house is just beautiful. The grounds overlook Florence. The pool was a welcome respite from the heat. It was just a short taxi ride into the center of Florence. Peiris took such good care of us - cooking delicious breakfast every morning, getting us cabs, even driving us on occasion as we were having trouble getting cabs for our large group. He was so so kind and helpful. Monica was also very helpful leading up to our visit helping us coordinate food and dinner upon our arrival as well as transport. This is the perfect property for a large group with all the luxury you could ask for! HIGHLY recommend!! ##### beth L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura d., Seattle Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Christmas in Florence We traveled with 9 family members for 9 days over christmas to New Years Day. We were totally delighted with the home which is perfectly located and is better than depicted in the photos. The common rooms are beautiful including a gracious dining table large enough for our large family to enjoy some formal holiday dinners under a beautiful Venetian chandelier. The kitchen is well equipped which allowed us to cook a multi course Christmas dinner together , (only suggestions would be better chef knives) The 5 ensuite bedrooms allowed every member of our party to enjoy beautiful, well appointed rooms with comfortable beds and extraordinary views of the Florentine hills. Monica, the house manager, was extremely helpful and hospitable: shopping for our arrival, arranging our in house chefs for our dinner on Christmas Eve, arranging for transportation for our two excursions to Siena and to Capezzana., offering great restaurant suggestions and making reservations for us at restaurants that are popular with the local people,(which honestly would not have been possible without her help for 9 people!) and generally making our stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible. She is a gem! I would not hesitate to recommend this extraordinary property to friends. I hope we can come back someday! ##### laura d. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda G. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great Property, Some Communication Issues The house is beautiful, spacious and well situated. In addition, Peiris, the housekeeper, was warm, professional and helpful. However, there were issues with communication from the bus mgr. Weddings: During our stay, there were 2-3 weddings every week. On those days, there was noise in the evenings, sometimes past 1am. The noise in the living area and some of the bedrooms was OK. However some bedrooms faced the wedding side &those rooms had issues.This was not disclosed prior to booking & felt like something that should have been in the VRBO write up. Surprise Agreement:3.5 weeks into our stay, the bus mgr forwarded an additional rental agreement. It was a modified longer term contract with inaccurate information and parts that weren’t applicable to us. The big surprise was a requirement to pay for electricity which was not part of our original understanding &, as we found out, could be thousands of $’s. We told her that it wasn’t reasonable & the mgr eventually relented on the request to pay for the electricity. We ultimately left without signing but not before wasting time attempting to mark up the document. Bad Tour: The bus mgr arranged a Cinque Terre boat tour that didn’t go to Cinque Terre but instead just toured the nearby commercial harbor. Instead of the original boat for 7 in the photo, we were in 2 dinghies not fit for purpose & promised things didn’t happen (drinks & eng speakers on both boats, boats staying together, light lunch, etc.) Disappointing experience ##### Linda G. Stayed 34 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerard Aug 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The Villa is perfect for a large family holiday with easy access to Florence.Peiris the house keeper is great addition and facilitated everything we required. ##### Gerard Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. Sep 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfull Villa in a great setting. Very high end and luxurious property. Expansive and well appointed. A highlight is Peris who is the on site full time butler. He was outstanding, friendly, helpful, very professional, attending to our groups every need. ##### Mike C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeff T. Aug 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place to get away from the noise & crowds of tourists in Florence Rental process was very easy & great communication with villa manager Chritiana ##### jeff T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia J., Seattle, USA May 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa We had a great stay at La Magione degli Alighieri. As a first time used of VRBO and home share services, I was initially very nervous. However, Cristiana allayed any concerns early on. She was very responsive in helping to answer questions and make arrangements (groceries, catered dinner, transportation for wine tasting) prior to our arrival. Our house manager was also excellent and made sure we were comfortable. I was looking for a property with character and proximity to Florence, and this property really delivered. The villa comes loaded with history, wonderful wall paintings, and a beautiful garden full of roses and lemon trees. While we had easy access to Florence (a 30min bus ride after a 10min walk to the bus stop), when you were at the villa you felt like you were away from the hustle and bustle. Every bedroom has amazing views of Fiesole and the hillside. If I were to make any complaints, it is that the house was very cold when we were there (early May). This may be a plus if you are visiting in the summer, but if you are visiting in the spring come prepared. We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this property to friends and family. ##### Sonia J. Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. May 25, 2019 #### Wonderful Villa in hills above Florence This was an exceptional villa sitting on the hills above Florence. Beautifully appointed, spacious, lovely property surrounded by beautiful gardens. Wonderful service from the property manager and house manager. Very special Villa. ##### Mary M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry S. Jul 11, 2018 #### Fantastic home! We loved it! there was 8 of us that stayed in this beautiful villa just outside of Florence. We had a wonderful man,Pedius,who looked after all our needs. He was outstanding! The house was charming; clean and spacious. The gardens and pool are lovely. We had a cooking class at he house and there was plenty of room to participate in the activity as well as enjoy the meal in the beautiful dining room. Christiana, the house manager, was wonderful. She met us at the Villa when we arrived. She was kind enough to shop for some groceries before we arrived. She also called and checked on us to see if we needed anything. The villa is approximately a 10 minute walk to a small town which has 2 restaurants and a sundries shop. You can catch the bus right there to take you into Florence. My only complaint would be that the beds and pillows were too hard for me and my family. That being said....we had the best time and can’t wait to return!, ##### Sherry S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernard D. Jan 4, 2018 #### A dream time in Florence We arrived one late evening in this splendid house, in Florence, with my wife and my children. The house manager was there to receive us in a very friendly and efficient way. As the house is quite large, her instructions were very helpful. Dante's house is a totally independent aisle of an historical Florence Villa. It has it's own, italian style garden and parking space. We found the house even better than what we expected from the description on internet. Everything was working as it should be. The house has been recently completely renovated, the 5 rooms are all large and comfortable with a lovely view over Florence hills and ancient villas. In every room the air- conditioning is independent. All rooms have bathrooms ensuite. The bathrooms are beautiful with shower and/or tubes with hydromassage. The furniture are not Ikea style, they are elegant family furnitures and paintings. Plenty of wardrobes are available as well as storage spaces. Bedding and towels are of excellent quality. Thanks to the very comfortable mattresses we could completely relax after hours of visiting and shopping in Florence. The kitchen is fully equipped and very spacious, there is everything you need for up to 14 guests at table. At our arrival all beds were made and floors were perfectly waxed and polished. Something you really appreciate when you arrive late at night! Even if town center is not far (Duomo is approximately at 20 minutes drive) we were happy to have a rented car. We parked it very easily at the central train station parking and from there you can walk everywhere you need for cultural visits and shopping. You have certainly understood that we all loved this place, we found it absolutely worth it's prize and we will certainly go back, let's hope next year! ##### Bernard D. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K., Magnolia, TX May 8, 2017 #### Much Nicer than Pic's - Perfect for 10! Wasn't sure what we were getting when I booked (only one review at the time), but it sounded perfect for our family celebration. There were 10 of us and we wanted to be convenient to downtown Florence, yet having lots of room. I emailed Cristiana (property manager) before we booked and she said I could call. The call gave me comfort that the villa was what we were looking for. We booked it for 7 nights. The place turned out to be spectacular! Beautifully maintained and decorated. Gated for security with immaculate grounds (has to be several acres). Had linens changed and clean towels throughout the week, along with cleaning service daily. Found a great little pizza place you could walk to. Great house wine and a fun and friendly staff. We actually went 3 times (after exhausting daily touristy stuff)!!! Loved it and I would't hesitate to book again when we return to Florence. ##### David K. 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