Archival
10/10 Excellent
Allison S.
21 Oct 2017
Amazing time!!
Allison S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Entire home
The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'
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A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'
In the Tuscan countryside a few miles from major cities of art: Florence 25km, Siena 65km, Pisa 60km, Lucca 50km, San Gimigniano 30km, Volterra 45km and 15km Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci).
This apartment has been completely renovated, maintaining all the features of the old Tuscan house with tile floors, wood beamed ceilings, stone fireplace and a large garden surrounding the house, where you can have the utmost relax and enjoy barbecue, Children and volleyball courts.
Because of its geographic position, central in the context of Tuscany, our house is ideal for a stay and a privileged starting point for larger tourist excursions.
This apartment has been completely renovated, maintaining all the features of the old Tuscan house with tile floors, wood beamed ceilings, stone fireplace and a large garden surrounding the house, where you can have the utmost relax and enjoy barbecue, Children and volleyball courts.
Because of its geographic position, central in the context of Tuscany, our house is ideal for a stay and a privileged starting point for larger tourist excursions.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Chef service
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- Stereo
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,076 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Suplemento per la pulizia finale per animali 50€
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
This property accepts cash
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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number IT048014C2CUZKRZ9Q
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Empoli, this holiday home is in a rural area. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arno River and Corsini Park. Il Fiaschetto and La Galleria are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Empoli travel guide
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Empoli
What's nearby
Arno River15 min drive - 8.7 km- House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni13 min drive - 8.0 km
- Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea13 min drive - 8.0 km
- Convent of Santa Maria a Ripa15 min drive - 9.0 km
- Stadio Carlo Castellani15 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
- Empoli Station9 min drive
- Peretola Airport (FLR)37 min drive
Restaurants
- Burger King12 min drive
- Osteria La Panzanella9 min drive
- La Sicilia in Bocca Bar Pasticceria9 min drive
- Ristorante Bianconi12 min drive
- Pasticceria Scarselli9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea. House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' Reviews
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Archival
8/10 Good
Gordon M.
17 July 2014
Great place
We stayed for 1 week last July and still dream about our time in Empoli. The pictures show how perfect it is. It is centrally located and we were able to use this beautiful home as a base for all of our day trips throughout Tuscany. Highlights of our trip were the personal wine tour by knowlegable Vito, followed by an unforgetable meal prepared by Katarina. Our hosts were very helpful and easy to deal with!
Ciao
Kathy and Gord Nanaimo, Canada
Gordon M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dennis J.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecto
I am reluctant to write this review as I am afraid if we want to come back it might be booked. La home of the Elms is a charming farmhouse located at the end of a narrow dirt road nestled between golden wheat fields, olive groves and vineyards. If your desire is to experience Tuscany the location is perfect. Empoli is a short 10 minute drive where you can hop on a train and reach the Santa Maria Novella train station in the heart of Florence in 25 minutes for 10 round trip. Pisa, Livorno, San Gimignano & Siena are all within an hour drive through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Our hosts, Vito and Kate, provided us with excellent recommendations for dining, shopping, wine tasting and sights to see. Their knowledge of the local wine was unmatched. Their hospitality was exceptional during our week long stay. We hated to leave and on our next trip to Italy we will make it a point to stay with them again.
Dennis J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Benedikt B.
2 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully situated little house
We spent two weeks in this small place in the middle of Tuscany. And we enjoyed it very, very much! Vito and Katarina are wonderful hosts. Always helpful and always with very great tips for excursions and places you wouldn't know otherwise. We were also allowed to help ourselves to their garden and always had fresh tomatoes and herbs.
The house is a bit secluded in the middle of the hills. It is nice and quiet and relaxing. We loved it! For those who dare: There are also two bus lines from the main road to Empoli. You just have to look up the times on the internet, as the times given at the bus stop are not really correct. So you can also easily get to Florence, Siena or Pisa from here. Or you can listen to Vito and visit the less touristy places in the area and enjoy these little insider tips!
Thanks
Benedikt B.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katrin L.
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruheoase, perfekt zum relaxen
Rundum perfekt, total liebe Gastgeber, typisches italienisches Häuschen am Ende einer Sackgasse. Man ist ganz für sich und hört den ganzen Tag fast nur Gezirpe und Gezwitscher. Und trotzdem ist man in 15 Min in Empoli, wo es alles zu kaufen gibt und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in max 1 Std Fahrtzeit.
Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub (ok, die Mücken haben ein klein wenig genervt ;) )
Es war ein rundum perfekter zu erreichen
Katrin L.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jorge Q.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Una semana en la Toscana
Estuvimos una semana en la casa y fue genial. La casa es amplia y en medio del campo. Cuidado porque para subir a la habitación hay una escalera de caracol.
Nosotros fuimos la familia (4 personas) y el perro, que se lo pasó genial. Cuidado que el jardín no está vallado. Nosotros no tuvimos problemas.
Los anfitriones geniales, tanto Vito como Katerine muy amables y cercanos. Siempre dispuestos para lo que necesitábamos. Nos ofrecieron aceite que hacen ellos, pimientos y tomates de su huerto.
Un placer la estancia en su casa.
Jorge Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Andreas K.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub mit leichten Problemen
Alles super außer das es kein Trinkwasser aus der Leitung gab, die Waschmaschine und der Geschirrspüler nicht funktioniert haben und die Klimaanlage aus der Beschreibung Aufpreis kostete….. das Haus,Wetter und Gegend waren super. Von ihrer Agentur habe ich bei meinen Anrufen mehr erwartet und überlege mir Rechtsmittel einzulegen da bis heute jegliche Antwort von ihnen fehlt. Das ist sehr enttäuschend!
Andreas K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gabriele W.
21 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Toskana
Unsere Vermieter waren aufgeschlossen, und sehr sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Hauses in der Natur war einmalig
Gabriele W.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles P.
10 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An authentic Tuscan experience
The description of the property is exactly as described, only better! The hospitality provided by the owner was superb. A fully equipped kitchen, recommendations to nearby attractions and restaurants all added to this wonderful experience!
Charles P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
raffaella r.
2 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posizione ottima
Ottima posizione per visitare Pisa Firenze e tanti paesini nei dintorni! Casa molto accogliente e pulita..proprietari molto gentili! Lo consiglio!
raffaella r.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021