[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona Family-friendly vacation home in Cortona with a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36087800/36087708/f20c01bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36087800/36087708/f0a93f70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36087800/36087708/af452f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36087800/36087708/08992ace.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36087800/36087708/4d845753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in Cortona's residential Il Poggio, Casa Vinalia offers a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the open-plan living and kitchen area, private courtyard for outdoor dining, and incredible views over the Chiana Valley from both large bedrooms. Explore nearby historic wineries of Montepulciano or walk down to Cortona's town centre with its small shops, restaurants and museums. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Washer ## 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. ### Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona My husband and I moved to Italy for a couple of years almost eleven years ago after I came for a four-month winemaking internship which turned into a fulltime job. It has always been our dream to own a piece of Cortona where we were married, and in 2016 we managed to realise that dream and make it through the crazy job of renovating in a foreign country. As we work a lot through the summer and autumn/fall months we stay at a house on the winery so we decided to share our space when we don't need it to fellow travelers. We have always appreciated a house that feels a little like home when we travel with more than the basics in the kitchen...we hope you enjoy our home. Update: We have since moved back to Australia with our young family and check ins are managed by our friend Louise. We are always in contact before, during and after your stay and available to answer questions. Our small home is in a shared building with one other family although it has a private entrance and a large private courtyard for outdoor dining. In the small outbuilding you will find a laundry and a fireplace to do some barbeque cooking. Inside we have created an open-plan living and kitchen area for a relaxing holiday feel which opens out to the outdoor area. The kitchen has a large stand-alone Delonghi oven with 5 burner stove, dishwasher, big fridge and microwave/grill. The two large bedrooms have incredible views over the Chiana Valley, the master bedroom with its own private bathroom with a toilet and shower (also with a view from the shower!) and the second bedroom has a smaller bathroom in the hall with a toilet and shower. Guests will have access to a fully stocked wine fridge (prices to be found inside the house) and we are more than happy to organise a winetasting or wine dinner (as we work in the wine industry) for an extra cost. We currently do not have air-conditioning but will be adding it in the near future although our house stays very cool being cut into the hillside. Casa Vinalia is in the high part of Cortona called 'Il Poggio' (the hilltop) which is residential, quiet and offers some of the most photogenic spots in Cortona. It is a short walk down the hill to the centre of town where you will find small shops, restaurants, museums and bars providing everything you may possibly need for your stay. The walk back up the hill is fairly steep but it is also possible to access of house by car and park fairly close by (50-200m depending on availability of parking spaces) if necessary. Within a short driving distance there is plenty to discover from the historic wineries of Montepulciano (there are some around Cortona too), to breathtaking historic towns such as Pienza, Arezzo, Castiglion Fiorentino, Castiglione del Lago and Lago Trasimeno, Spello and Asisi. After Pienza you can visit the whole of the Val d'Orcia all the way to Montalcino and the thermal springs at the base of Mount Amiata. The list goes on...from the spring through until the autumn/fall you will find plently of local food festivals where you can discover all the local delicacies. For anyone associated with the University of Georgia the house is only a 4 minute walk away from the campus. Within a short driving distance there is plenty to discover from the historic wineries of Montepulciano (there are some around Cortona too), to breathtaking historic towns such as Pienza, Arezzo, Castiglion Fiorentino, Castiglione del Lago and Lago Trasimeno, Spello and Asisi. After Pienza you can visit the whole of the Val d'Orcia all the way to Montalcino and the thermal springs at the base of Mount Amiata. The list goes the spring through until the autumn/fall you will find plently of local food festivals where you can discover all the local delicacies. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37767000/37766907/45ec4aa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City / Village Apartment in Cortona with 2 bedrooms sleeps 6 Cortona Old Town - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=37766907&PinnedHotelID=37766907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32144100/32144065/5eb0e9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Il Roseto - Special prices for 2024-25! ! 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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 ### 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 ### Property is also known as Casa Vinalia Inside the Etruscan Walls of Cortona Cortona ## About the area Cortona Old Town, a neighborhood in Cortona, is home to this vacation home. Casali Palace and Palazzo Comunale are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tennis Club Castiglionese and Fattoria Le Capezzine. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding, and ecotours. [Visit our Cortona travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cortona.dx601360) [View more Vacation homes in Cortona](https://www.expedia.ca/Cortona-Private-Vacation-Homes.d601360-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C43.27618%2C11.98765&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qTe72LE3__Eo6dFKTSRkWFm9-sA=) Cortona, Toscana ### What's nearby - Piazza della Repubblica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Cortona Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Santa Margherita Basilica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Villa Bramasole - 15 min walk - 1.3 km ### Getting around - Camucia-Cortona Station - 16 min drive - Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Osteria Le Rughe Di Cortona - ‬4 min walk - ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬3 min walk - ‪Caffé del Torreone - ‬13 min walk - ‪Bar Caffè Signorelli - ‬3 min walk - ‪La Bucaccia - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona located? > Located in Cortona Old Town, this family-friendly Cortona vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Piazza della Repubblica, Signorelli Theatre, and Museum of the Etruscan Academy. Palazzo Comunale and Casali Palace are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Vinalia inside the Etruscan walls of Cortona 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane P. May 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in Every Way We rented this house for a month. We loved it here and felt very comfortable calling it home for so long. Fully renovated with modern appliances just as pictured. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook a meal, which we did 1/2 the time. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms big. Washer / dryer was a plus. Walking up and down the hills kept us in great shape to eat all the pasta we wanted! From here, we traveled by train to Florence, Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo. Owner was quick to respond if we have a question and local contact was very helpful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a home away from home. ##### Jane P. Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sm G. Oct 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All you need on the hill It was perfect. Very clean and had everything you need. The sheets and towels smelled really clean too! It was nice to have our own little neighborhood. We even used the outdoor eating area since we had perfect weather. ##### Sm G. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Venita P. Nov 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ashley and David were great host Beautiful area appartement has everything needed Overall excellent ##### Venita P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom G. Aug 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beatuful appartment at the top of the old town This property has paid attention to every detail, from the gourmet kitchen to the big screen TV to the USB plugs at the bedside. It was spotlessly clean and extremely well appointed. We were there in a heat wave and still did not miss AC due to the cooling breezes this location enjoys. Ashleigh made us feel at home and was attentive to all our questions and needs. We very much enjoyed the peace, views and access to cycling and walking the location (at the top of town) offered but it might be a challenge to those with mobility problem. Thank you Ashleigh for a wonderful holiday! ##### Tom G. 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