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Casacaterina in Chianti

Holiday home in Barberino Tavarnelle with private pool and kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Casa Caterina, set amidst a mature garden filled with lavender and olive trees. Enjoy al fresco dining on the spacious first floor terrace or take a refreshing dip in the private swimming pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casacaterina in Chianti

Casa Caterina is part of a restored farmhouse that has mature garden, planted with lavender bushes and olive trees, and, of course, a private swimming pool (opened from the 15th of may to the 15 of oct). A large garden terrace area provides outdoor eating space, whilst the spacious first floor terrace is a veritable suntrap. The interior has been tastefully decorated with a mixture of modern comfort and traditional pieces of furniture and the living room boasts a large picture window that frames the breathtaking view.

Keywords: Private House

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casacaterina in Chianti Barberino Tavarnelle
Casacaterina in Chianti Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Barberino Val d'Elsa, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Santa Lucia al Borghetto Church - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 37 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 37 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 38 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 40 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 26 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘIl Caratello - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘCaffĂš degli amici - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘOsteria La Gramola - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘCafĂš Bijou - Loungebar - ‬5 min drive
  • â€ȘLa Fattoria - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casacaterina in Chianti have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casacaterina in Chianti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casacaterina in Chianti?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casacaterina in Chianti?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casacaterina in Chianti?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casacaterina in Chianti located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Castello di Barberino Val d'Elsa, Antinori nel Chianti Classico and Abbey of Passignano. Fattoria di Montecchio and Passignano Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Casacaterina in Chianti Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, well maintained and well equipped property in a lovely location. The views and sunsets from the terrace are amazing. There are large ceiling fans in the living room and both bedrooms. The pool was perfect for cooling off in the heat. Filippo was most helpful with our questions. Thank you to Caterina and Marco also.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paulette l.

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

Amazing!

CasaCaterina was perfect! The house was clean, showers were roomy, and the bed comfortable! What a beautiful location! The weather was great, so we were able to use the pool after our daily adventures! Filippo, Caterina and Marco met us when we arrived to show us around. And Filippo kept in contact with us just in case we needed anything! The newly renovated Kitchen was perfect for the light cooking we did! Such a peaceful location! We were blessed to spend part of our travels here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Views and serenity

Pictures of this beautiful property do not do it justice
.everything about Casa Caterina is better in person! Well equipped, spotless and charmingly decorated
.we ate in, we dined in the local village and day tripped to all of Chianti famous villages
perfect location! Should you find this gem available
.book it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel S.

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

Wonderful object in great surrounding

You have everything you need for a perfect holiday in this house! The view from the terrace is simply stunning, the pool always offers refreshment after interesting trips. The owners are very nice and helpful persons, always approachable in case you need something.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C., Austin,Texas ,USA

Amazing stay in Chianti

We stayed in Catherina's house in June 2012. It was an amazing vacation. The place is very clean, peaceful and very beatiful. Kids enjoed the pool at the evening. The house is in a perfect location for vising many places around -Pisa, Siena, Florence, Volterra . Owners are very nice and helpful people. Thank you Catherina and Marco!

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

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

A lovely private getaway

Casa Caterina is even more impressive than the photos. The hosts were lovely, helpful, and quick to respond to any questions/concerns. The pool is clean and refreshing, and the home is perfectly located to make easy day trips all around Tuscany and Florence. The scenery is amazing and we loved just sitting on the deck and enjoying the fresh air/views. We had such a wonderful time during our stay and would recommend this location to couples and families alike. It's a perfect choice for a relaxing holiday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver K.

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

Fantastic property in Chianti

Super located, watching the sunsets from the terrace is fantastic. In the small Barberino Val d'Elsa there are great places to eat and a winery with direct sales. What more could you want? Filippo is available (also in English) with advice and assistance. Gladly again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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Didn’t want to leave!

I can’t say enough good things about this property and the hosts, Filippo (English speaking) and parents Caterina & Marco. The location is perfect, we stayed 2 weeks and visited Florence 6-7 times as well as the surrounding Medieval Villages, countryside and wineries of the Chianti Region. Not only is everything immaculate, they have thoughtfully supplied everything you could need for the stay. We weren’t really looking to have a private swimming pool, but what a great plus, we used it often and enjoyed the shady yard as well. The large patio is amazing with 270° views forever. Yes, you need a car, but it’s minutes to the grocery store and town of Tavarnelle with its several restaurants. Truly a memorable stay, hope to come back!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

Wonderful vacation in a wonderful house

Casacaterina was exactly as pictured in the listing and we could not have been more comfortable. The views from the windows and from the upper terrace were just magical. As advertised, the sunsets were magnificent and many photos bear witness to them! Casacaterina is so well situated for sightseeing in the Chianti region and beyond. We would recommend this villa wholeheartedly. The house was perfect and so well equipped with everything we could need. We were two retired couples who enjoy travelling as well as having the privacy and flexibility afforded by a self-catering villa such as Casacaterina. Thank you Caterina and Marco for everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lena and Louis W.

Home Away from Home

Our stay at Casa Catarina was very enjoyable. The house was everything we hoped for and the amenities were excellent. We would recommend it to anyone who wants to explore Tuscany. The central location makes it easy to get to Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and the many small towns around the area. Food shopping at the co-op store in Tavernelle was easy and convenient and having full kitchen facilities made it easy to cook for ourselves when we wangted to do so. Fillipo and his parents were excellent hosts and the house was clean when we arrived and very comfortable to stay in. We enjoyed our meals on the balcony overlooking the valley with vinyards and olive groves. The sunset each evening was magnificent.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Cindy and Greg

Thank you Filippo, Caterina, and Marco! What a beautiful, comfortable, amazing place to spend a week in Tuscany. The view is breathtaking, the villa large, clean, well appointed and so well cared for. Being centrally located we explored many of the surrounding towns and visited local vineyards. We loved the lower patio and pool for those hot days and enjoyed the upper terrace each morning for coffee and each evening for the spectacular sunsets. Watching the sunsets with a glass of local wine and watching the hot air balloons with our morning coffee were highlights. Word cannot explain the beauty of the view from the terrace. You are wonderful hosts and we cannot wait to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Busineau

Can't Wait to Go Back

You never really know what you will get when you rent online, but Casa Caterina far exceeded our expectations! The home is spacious, quiet, spotless, and very comfortable, as we had hoped. But we never expected the spectacular view of the Chianti hills that greeted us as we rounded the corner to the home. We were greeted by Caterina and Marco, and were given all kinds of help by Fillipo, both before and during our stay. Tavernelle is great, central location, with easy access to the main roads. We had also considered staying in Greve in Chianti, which also looks central on the map. However, it was a very long, very windy ride up very steep hills to Greve...we would not have liked to do it every day. Tuscany is a beautiful place and we can't wait to go back. Jon and Linda

10/10 Excellent

Carmella H.

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

Memories for a lifetime

The spectacular panoramic view and sunsets of Tuscany are forever etched in my memory thanks to Casacaterina. The views were breathtaking! And to wake up to Sunday church bells in the distance was wonderful. Filippo was very helpful and communicative throughout. And were were greeted by the graciousness of Caterina and Marco. The home was cozy and quite spacious with high ceilings and tiled floors but you will find yourself spending most of your time on the large patio taking in the views of the countryside and watching the stars at night. The kitchen and baths were well equipped. And most of our home-cooked meals included all of the wonderful herbs growing in the garden. The location was perfect for getting to day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, San Gimignano and Florence. The nearby town had a well-stocked grocery store. And I wish I could remember the name of the pizzeria just a couple of miles away because there I had the best pizza of my entire 2-week stay in Italy! Grazie mille, Filippo, Caterina, and Marco. Carmella and Kathy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Couldn't Have Been Better!

My husband and I spent a glorious week at Casa Caterina in June 2015 to celebrate my 70th birthday. From the initial contact with Filippo, Caterina and Marco via VRBO right through our post-departure communications, our hosts could not have been warmer or more helpful in every way (the written information they provided was very complete). And the property
what a spectacular location! From the hilltop vantage point, we looked out onto beautiful vineyards and olive tree groves and other hill towns. We ate breakfast every morning on the balcony, where we sometimes saw hot air balloons overhead. And the evening sunsets were often breathtaking. The comfort of the home was outstanding. It was spacious and well-equipped, and very clean and well maintained. The photos on the site are completely accurate. Having our own swimming pool to return to after a day of sightseeing was heavenly. The location near the well-stocked COOP grocery store in Tavarnelle made shopping for food and drink easy. Probably the best thing about the house is that it is situated between Florence and Siena, making excursions to those two major cities very easy (and a must!). We also visited on easy day trips from Casa Caterina Pisa, Lucca, Barbarino val d’Elsa, Monteriggioni, Volterra, Colle de val d’Elsa, San Gimignano, Monefioralle, Greve, Panzano, Pieve de San Leolino, Castellina, Radda, and Certaldo, all with their own charm and character. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to enjoy the enchantment of Tuscany up close and personal.

10/10 Excellent

Klaus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unser Aufenthalt war super, alles sehr sauber, sehr nette Kummunikation, wir worden persönlich mit einer guten flasche Rotwein willkommen geheißen, der Pool war warm, sauber und sehr schön; das Haus selber ist perfekt mit allen ausgestattet (keine Klima aber Ventilatoren) und die KĂŒche ist neu und perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Séverine M.

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

Un merveilleux emplacement pour la découverte de la Toscane

Cette villa offre d’excellentes prestations. Elle est spacieuse pour 4 personnes, avec deux salles de douche et deux toilettes. De grandes garde-robes sont disponibles avec de nombreux ceintres. La terrasse est merveilleuse avec une vue magnifique sur les collines environnantes et San Gimignano. Elle est trĂšs agrĂ©able le matin et fin de journĂ©e quand le vent se lĂšve. Elle est trĂšs bien Ă©quipĂ©e et on voit que les propriĂ©taires ont le souci du dĂ©tail (produits d’entretien disponibles sur place, anti-moustique, lits faits Ă  l’arrivĂ©e, serviettes disponibles, etc.) C’est un bon point de depart des visites pour la RĂ©gion (Florence est Ă  30 minutes en voitures, Sienne Ă  40 minutes, etc.). Cette maison est louĂ©e depuis 2012 et les propriĂ©taires fournissent une documentation intĂ©ressante et pratique pour amĂ©liorer le sĂ©jour sur place, des livres en anglais et en italien. La communication avec le propriĂ©taire Ă©tait trĂšs rapide et efficace. Attention aux distraits (pas de lave-vaisselle ni de climatisation). En juillet, les tempĂ©ratures sont Ă©levĂ©s et il faut maintenir le frais comme on peut, c’est notre seul bĂ©mol, nous qui venons du Nord!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvira S.

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

Sehr schönes und gepflegtes Haus und sehr herzliche Gastgeber!

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt bei tollem Wetter und liebevoll eingerichtetem Haus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jochen F.

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Sehr schöner Aufenthalt inmitten der Toskana

Das Haus war genau wie beschrieben. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war immer unkompliziert und direkt. Er war sehr hilfsbereit, hat unsere Fragen beantwortet und Tipps gegeben. Im Haus war alles vorhanden, was wir benötigt haben. Der Ausblick von der Dachterrasse ist wunderschön und nette Restaurants sind leicht erreichbar. Auto ist unabdingbar.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert D.

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Topverblijf

Het was een heel aangenaam verblijf. Alles was tot in de puntjes verzorgd. Heel proper huis met supermooie tuin en zwembad. Een echte aanrader. De eigenaars zijn supervriendelijk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jytte A.

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

Fantastisk beliggendehed med ubeskrivelig udsigt.

ImÞdekommende og altid hjÊlpsom vÊrt. Filippo var altid klar med evt spÞrgsmÄl og nem at kommunikere med . Rent og alt hvad du har brug for i huset . Centralt beliggende til udforskning af Toscana . Fantastisk udsigt ,- flotteste solopgang og solnedgang fra terrassen . SvÊrt at forlade
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

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Sehr schön

Hat alles gepasst
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie Schou N., Danmark

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Rigtig dejligt fredeligt feriested for fire

Casacaterina er et virkelig dejligt sted at holde ferie. Huset ligger i helt rolige omgivelser og med den smukkeste udsigt over Toscanas fine landskab. Fra tagterrassen fÄr man hver aften den smukkeste solnedgang. Huset ligger tÊt pÄ flere smÄ hyggelige byer, og der er kun 5 minutters kÞrsel til det lokale rigtig lÊkre supermarked. Vi besÞgte byerne Barberino, Siena og Cetaldo. Filippo tog rigtig godt imod os og har vÊret nem at komme i kontakt med over WhatsApp, hvis vi havde spÞrgsmÄl. Huset var dejlig rent og pÊnt, og der var alt, hvad man skulle bruge. Poolen var ogsÄ ren og pÊn. Vi var to vennepar afsted, og det passede huset godt til. Der er to sovevÊrelser, hvor der kan sove to pÄ hvert. Og et badevÊrelse til hvert vÊrelse. Dog skal man igennem det ene vÊrelse for at komme ind til resten af huset. Men det gjorde ikke noget for os. Jeg kan varmt anbefale dette sted, det er et helt fantastisk sted at holde ferie, hvis man vil slappe af ved egen pool, og samtidig have mulighed for nemt at besÞge smÄ hyggelige byer uden for mange turister.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darran C.

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

Excellent villa.

Excellent rural and quiet location with stunning long distant views and beautiful sunsets. The villa was perfect for a family of four (two adults and two teens) and had everything that we needed - terrace, pool and garden - and more. We found it a great location for visiting lovely Tuscan towns of San Gimignano, Volterra, Colle di val d`elsa, Monteriggioni, Pisa, Siena and, of course Florence (we took the train from Poggibonsi) - all of which we would recommend. Marco, Caterina and Filippo were great hosts and Filippo`s good English language skills made the whole booking and arriving process very easy for us, If you want a villa in Chianti between Siena and Florence we would highly recommend Casa Caterina.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Lee, NH USA

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

Beautiful house in a prime Tuscan location.

My wife and I could not have wished for a better place in Tuscany. Caterina and Filippo were very attentive and made us feel welcome. The view from the house is priceless. The house is one of the best organized with a cook’s kitchen and every other amenity possible. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Florence P.

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Juillet 2019

Nous avons passé de trÚs bonnes vacances. Maison trÚs agréable et propre, emplacement superbe au sein de la Toscane. Propriétaire attentionné.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019