Title: House with character - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House with character ## Photo gallery for House with character ![Exterior - House with character (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34035200/34035197/7f6c4a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - House with character (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34035200/34035197/6d7d27a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - House with character (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34035200/34035197/dd40a862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - House with character (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34035200/34035197/1ef956a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - House with character (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34035200/34035197/0bf6e009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at House with character. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 4560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - 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. ### House with character Very peaceful old farm-house in the green of our countryside close to the main centers of Tuscany (Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano etc..).The flat is comfortable all over the year. This holiday home is part of a seventeen century villa immersed in nature, surrounded by the many beauties of the Chianti region. It is close to Florence and Siena (approx. half an hour drive). This apartment, where the owners lived for a long time, tells of country life. The big old-fashioned fireplace make it cosy and welcoming. The living-room covered by a vaulted ceiling leads onto a small private garden with table and chairs, which is ideal for having breakfast and lunch in the shade of the pergola. The bedroom covered by a vaulted ceiling is very romantic. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Bicycles - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 Property Registration Number IT048038C2XNQAPWQI ### 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 information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as House With Character Private vacation home House With Character San Casciano in Val di Pesa ## About the area Located in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, this vacation home is in a rural area. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery 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 Chianti Observatory and Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding, and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our San Casciano in Val di Pesa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Casciano-In-Val-Di-Pesa.dx6047590) [View more Vacation homes in San Casciano in Val di Pesa](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Casciano-In-Val-Di-Pesa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6047590-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%7C43.63074%2C11.22916&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Huv4kAiGrcwDS2v6W01CvGj7IIU=) San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Tuscany ### What's nearby - ![A woman on a spiral stairway, part of the modern architecture at Antinori Winery Nel Chianti Classico, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Tuscany, Italy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270044/b012c8ba-fe88-4c40-bf4a-cfb2024bed1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Antinori nel Chianti Classico 12 min drive \- 12.8 km - Monastary of Sorelle Clarisse 8 min drive \- 7.5 km - Torre Del Chianti 8 min drive \- 7.5 km - San Casciano Museum 8 min drive \- 7.5 km - Florence American Cemetery and Memorial 11 min drive \- 12.2 km ### Getting around - Florence Rovezzano Station 24 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Bar Pasticceria Beltrami 6 min drive - Pontenuovo 12 min drive - Cantinetta Del Nonno 6 min drive - Villa Le Corti 5 min drive - Gelateria Artigiana I Pini 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House with character pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at House with character? ### What time is check-out at House with character? ### Where is House with character located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House with character Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### William H. Oct 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Host not truthful about the property Three times in his posting of the property he indicated the property had a washer and dryer and after asking him about it 3 times he yelled at me and told me I had to go into town. It was indicated there were beautiful views from the where the only view was of a storage shed. It was indicated that it was a very short walk into town when it was at least a 25 minute walk to anything in town. It should have been indicated in the posting that you must have a car if your going to stay there. There is no taxi service in town. I was planning on staying one month but left after 13 days. It was just too remote and isolated. And of course he wouldn’t give me any refund for the 18 days I wasn’t there . The host’s father was a very nice man and would take me to the Coop for groceries and helped me get back to Florence. ##### William H. Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### François B. Jul 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour ! Le gîte est superbe, parfaitement situé à l'écart des grandes routes mais sur l’axe Florence-Sienne à 15 minutes de Florence. Au milieu des oliviers et des vignes, le gîte se trouve dans un magnifique bâtiment. Haut plafond, grande cheminée, décoré avec goût, terrasse et terrain.... Les propriétaires sont accueillants. Tout est réuni pour passer un excellent séjour. ##### François B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie R. M. Jun 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Tuscany views! We stayed for two months and enjoyed every minute of it! Nice little farm villa attached to beautiful large home. The area is just beautiful and very quiet. A very short walk into town for a morning coffee, gelato, groceries, etc. The family is wonderful and provided everything we needed and more! We will miss this home away from home! Thank you for helping make our holiday everything we hoped it would be! ##### Margie R. M. Stayed 58 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sébastien K. May 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cadre idyllique et gérants super acceuillants Ce serait faire la fine bouche que de ne pas donner la note maximale à cette propriété ainsi qu'aux gérants. Le cadre (collines typiques de la toscane au mileiu des vignes et des oliviers) et la bâtisse sont magnifiques. Ma femme était enchantée par le caractère et charme du logement. Le lieu est idéalement située pour les visites de Florence, Sienne, San Gimignano, etc.. mais il faudra une voiture. Les gérants ont été chaleureux et ont répondu à toutes nos petites demandes et nous avons même eu droit à un cours magistral (dans un francais parfait) sur l'huile d'olive, le Chianti Classicoet même l'histoire de la Toscane par Mr. Rovida père que je salue :-) . ##### Sébastien K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette G. Sep 15, 2018 #### Cosy apartment with character in a beautiful setting We loved the character of the place and the tranquil location. The owners are thoughtful and friendly. Shops for essentials are only a short walk away and Mercatale is within easy reach of so many of Tuscany’s attractions. The Chianti region is stunning. ##### Janette G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denice F. Jul 27, 2018 #### 100% Authentic Tuscan Experience Charming accommodation on a truly breathtaking, picturesque vineyard/olive grove. The beautiful rolling green hills that surround are second to none in all of Tuscany. More ideal with a car, but do-able (w/some time/travel limitations due to limited public trans). Central Tuscan location ideal for visiting all of Tuscany, including Florence. Stefano and his family were warm, welcoming, and attentive. My daughter and I could not have asked for more during our month long stay there. We would welcome another opportunity to stay again, as it very much felt like a home-away-from-home. ##### Denice F. Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Franck M. Aug 26, 2017 #### Calme dans un endroit magnifique Très bien situé entre Sienne et Florence, nous avons pu profiter de cette belle région qu'est la Toscane. ##### Franck M. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin A. Apr 26, 2016 #### Wonderful place with peaceful surroundings A wonderful and peaceful location. Beautifully placed among the olive fields, but only a 5 min walk from the city of Mercatale, where you have nice cafés and a supermarket. Although you feel like you are far away from everything, you are right in the heart of Tuscany and Chianti. Firenze, San Gimignano and Siena are all within an half an hour drive away. The family is truly heartwarming and friendly - the best of hosts. You can buy their local wine - made from the grapes on the fields next to the house, as well as the olive oil - made solely from the olive trees around your house. The only downside we experienced was that the wifi was a little weak in the middle of the house. You had to be by the doors and windows to catch it. I can highly recommend this place. We stayed in Gemma and loved it. ##### Martin A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwénola C. Feb 9, 2014 #### Bon Séjour à San Casciano Endroit calme et reposant. Logement frais et adapté pour les chaleurs : un peu vieillot mais confort suffisant pour des vacances d'été. Bon rapport qualité / prix. Attention cependant aux colocataires qui piquent ! Bon accueil du fils du propriétaire : les produits de la ferme sont excellents et de qualité (vin et huile d'Olive). Nous recommandons le lieu et ses environs. ##### Gwénola C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-Laure D. Jan 13, 2012 #### Maison très agréable, idé... Maison très agréable, idéalement située au milieu des grandes villes et petits villages de Toscane, au milieu des vignes. Le propriétaire est très sympathique, parle français couramment et vous parlera volontiers de sa région. Il nous a dailleurs gentiement prêté deux vélos, et sa propre huile d'olive est à tomber par terre. Des commerces sont à moins d'un kilomètre, la maison est équipée pour cuisiner. Un souvenir de vacances mémorables! ##### Marie-Laure D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 6, 2011 #### "Merveilleux séjour , mer... "Merveilleux séjour , merveilleux cadre et acceuil, trés bonne adresse" This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne G. May 30, 2011 #### "Sehr schöne liebevoll ei... "Sehr schöne liebevoll eingerichtete und gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen, obwohl wir aufgrund ser Flugzeit erst spät in der Wohnung angekommen sind. Besonders genossen haben wir die schöne Terasse mit Garten und Eidechsenbesuch beim Frühstück. Die "wichtigen Ziele" in der Toskana: Florenz, San Gimignano, Siena, Arezzo sind von der Ferienwohnung aus mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Den Supermarkt erreicht man zu Fuß in 10 min." ##### Anne G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### benoît L. Apr 24, 2011 #### "Merveilleuse Toscane ...... "Merveilleuse Toscane ... Acceuil sans faille, environnement paisible et calme. De nombreux conseils et discussions de qualité ... Pas loin de Florence (25min) et de tous les sites de Toscane .... LA maison de Vacances idéale !!! MERCI !! Nous reviendrons !!! " ##### benoît L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 2, 2006 #### NOS HA ENCANTADO DISFRUTA... NOS HA ENCANTADO DISFRUTAR DE 1 SEMANA EN , MARAVILLOSAS VISTAS, SE ESCUCHA HASTA EL SILENCIO EN PLENA NATURALEZA TOSCANA. MUY BIEN COMUNICADO CON TODAS LAS AUTOVIAS Y AUTOPISTAS. AMBIENTE FAMILAR Y TODA CLASE DE FACILIDADES. MUCHAS GRACIAS A STEFANO Y A TODA SU FAMILIA.