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Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany

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Exterior
Pool
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms340 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany

Casa Pineta is nestled in a grove of pines at the heart of the Chianti Classico wine country, halfway between Florence and Siena.
Our swimming pool and wrap-around terrace are perfect for relaxing outside, while indoors the house sleeps 7 in spacious rooms (3 bedrooms with AC). Internet WiFi available.
Our pool table, ping pong table and newly remodeled kitchen make the house comfortable. The expansive moss lawn is completely enclosed, and the pool is surrounded by tall hedges, offering complete privacy.

In the nearest town of San Donato in Poggio there are great restaurants (including our own!) and a small supermarket.
Daytrips will allow you to discover the most important tuscan cities (Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena, Arezzo etcc).

Take the panoramic country roads and enjoy the views as you pass through charming small villages. The surrounding countryside is the Chianti Classico wine zone, a patchwork landscape of vineyards and olive groves.

It is an ideal spot for food and wine lovers, who can visit any number of world-class and small family-run wineries and excellent restaurants in the area.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3660 sq ft (340 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: An extra fee of € 100 will be charged.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Barberino Tavarnelle, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Casa Sola - Chianti Winery - 6 min drive
  • Isole e Olena Winery - 7 min drive
  • Buondonno Winery - 11 min drive
  • Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 12 min drive
  • Il Molino di Grace Winery - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Poggibonsi-San Gimignano Station - 17 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Capannina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Pineta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafè Bijoù Loungebar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda di Pietracupa - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fattoria di Montecchio, Casa Sola - Chianti Winery, and Chianti Observatory. Casa Emma is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Spacious Villa with Pool in the heart of Chianti, ideal for exploring Tuscany Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location & home away from home
With just a short walk to town (San Donato), you have fantastic restaurants including La Toppa, bar and small supermarket. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed dinner at La Toppa, fantastic food and the pizza restaurant in town was excellent too. It is a short drive to other villages, Siena approximately 30 minutes away. The house is homely and relaxing. We had a fantastic enjoyable relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older but great location
Big house with recently updated bathrooms, great water pressure and showers. Nice period decor and privacy. Secure parking through gated area. Property was musty smelling and needed to be aired out before our arrival. Outdoor area, including furniture needed upkeep. Host was quick to respond to our needs and his family owns an excellent restaurant in town. The location is perfect for exploring Chianti.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Mt. Juliet, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Quiet Property
Wonderful quiet property in San Donato. A lot of space and beautiful furniture. Check in process was easy, La Toppa restaurant is amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc T., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together in Tuscany
This property was exactly as advertised, perfectly equipped for six people. The location was great with easy access to Pisa, San Gimignano, Florence, Siena and Montepulciano. Luigi was a wonderful host, including a memorable evening at his La Toppa restaurant. Definitely a place to consider for a family vacation in Tuscany.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved every minute!
Friendly, beautiful, quiet and the family was most helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay!
This is a large, very comfortable house in a great location. It is in a quiet setting but a mere 5 minute trip to San Donato if you require anything. Luiggi and his family are wonderful hosts supplying information and assistance when asked and their restaurant, La Toppa’ was excellent. They made us feel very comfortable. In town the barista at ‘Bar Pieri’ makes the best coffee we’ve had anywhere and the prepared foods at ‘Macelleria Parti’ were delicious and very handy. I highly recommend La Casa Pineta and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Luiggi.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Aurora Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit Tuscany
A fantastic place to visit Tuscany from. The pool is great and the owners are very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant holiday
Super property-exactly how it was described . Luigi a very friendly and helpful host and La Toppa is a great place to eat. Have to comment on the amount of lovely quality towels available. Just one downside- lots of biting bugs so don’t forget the spray !!! Hugh , Helen, Barry& Elli
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday in Tuscany
A wonderful villa, very clean, spacious and comfortable, the pool was amazing and everything exceeded our expectations. Luigi and Otello were great hosts and we enjoyed a lovely meal at their restaurant. Would definitely recommend this villa and if we ever return to Tuscany there is no doubt - we would return to this villa. Thanks for a brilliant week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hugh Evans

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in a lovely area.
This property is in a great location for visiting some of the gems of Tuscany. Florence, Siena and Vinci can all be reached in less than an hour and we also enjoyed visiting the ‘in Chianti’ towns. The villa is clean, well equipped and there is plenty of room for six adults to stay comfortably. The pool area is lovely and a perfect place to relax after a day sightseeing or wine tasting. San Donato is a lovely little town and only about 10 to 15 minutes safe strole from the villa. There are a number of good bars and restaurants to visit there. We wouldn’t hesitate to visit Babereno Tavarnelle again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nanette L., Truro, Cornwall, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - great location with easy access to A1 so able to visit places such as Florence and Siena. The villa itself was lovely in a peaceful location with a great pool of which we made good use. Luigi responded very quickly to the couple of problems we had. We also enjoyed a great meal at his restaurant in the village so would definitely recommend that. All in all I have no hesitation in recommending this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margo K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical week in Tuscany
The Villa Tavarnelle Val di Pesa was perfect for our group of 3 couples . The location is an ideal spot tucked away in the woods yet 5 minutes from the beautiful village of San Donato de Poggia. Day trips exploring Tuscany and its medieval mountain topped towns were easy to accomplish and The Villa is easy to find from the airport in Florence. For 6 days we explored new spots in Tuscany. The pool is the perfect way to refresh yourselves after a long day of exploration. It is long enough to swim laps. The owner Luigi speaks English well. He was very helpful and showed great concern for all of our needs. The beautiful home is larger than we anticipated. 3 very large bedrooms and 2 very large living rooms gave everyone a spot to relax. We did not cook but the small to medium sized kitchen is well stocked and one could do so. We chose to sit on the patio and enjoy wine, cheeses, delicate prosciutto, fresh fruit and fresh anchovies!!!! when we ate at the villa. There is also a small kitchen on the lower level .We ate 3 times at La Toppa Restaurant ...the family restaurant in town. As a vegetarian I really loved the garlic spaghetti. The rest of the group feasted upon thick steaks, rabbit, wild boar and all types of pastas. (I too tasted all the delicious meats!) We did not make a reservation but we were able to be seated at a lovely outdoor table with great service. Please call ahead to reserve a table as a courtesy to the family The restaurant is very popular. The staff speaks English as well. I would absolutely reccomend Villa Tavarnelle Val de Pesa to anyone and hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Location and house itself were both fantastic. Owners have a restaurant in the city, 1km from the house. Fantastic restaurant as well. Strong 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheri Z., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully quiet villa ideally located for day trips
Property is exactly as pictured, located five minutes from the A1 and a great location for all daily exploring. San Donato is a lovely little village with two fantastic restaurants (including the owner’s), a pizzeria, and both a grocery store and wine /market shop. It was unusually cool for May so we were happy to have the heaters in our bedrooms. Owner provides lots of nice towels and even pool towels. Luigi was a wonderful host and easy to communicate with via text.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Home in Tuscany
Great home in Tuscany. Everything was exactly as advertised and was great for our family's needs. Nice central location for exploring Tuscany.

10/10 Excellent

Russell F., Hershey, PA

A very comfortable place to stay while exploring the Tuscany region.
This house is completely equipped for giving you a home away from home. The House and grounds are representative of a Tuscan villa, and as a bonus there is the wonderful in-ground pool to relax by after each day's adventures. Owner's Otello and Luigi are great hosts, and they are also the proprietors of La Toppa Restaurant in nearby San Donato (a must to have dinner while there!). We highly recommend choosing this wonderful home as your base for exploring Tuscany... you won't want too leave!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Poh Choo T.

Big compound and well equipped for comfortable stay
House is decorated with Victorian ornaments and homely feel that the family could relax, chill on the porch, enjoy the pool (weather permitting), snuggle in the living or playroom. Lots of space for everyone yet designed to do things together. The food served at LA Toppa (minutes away), owned by the house owner was very tasty and we enjoyed our meals there. Especially the Ossobuco. Yummy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Our dream came true!
IF YOU INTEND ON VISITING THIS REGION, THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY!!!! We cannot say enough about the villa and our hosts! The villa was spotless, authentic, comforting and had everything we wanted as our home-base. It's perfectly located 3 minutes from the village and to all major roads. What made our stay and our entire vacation extra special was being able to meet and talk with our host Luigi and his family! Always having time to talk and smile, he gave us great tips on where to go and how to get there. Dining at his restaurant, La Toppa, in the village was something I will never forget in my life- the food, the wine and most of all, the way he and his family treated us (and all customers)! Their sincerity, generosity and ability to create and serve food and wine is a form of art, not a business. We can only hope that we have the chance to return to this villa in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Roger D.

Our holiday at San Donato in Poggio
It has been a fabulous holiday because Luigi, the restaurant staff and the connection of the old town made us feel very much part of the local community and not just tourists. The villa is in a great location to tour and see all the major sites but as important to us has been the realisation of a holiday dream that kept us going through many stressful weeks at work! It will always be very special holiday for us! Regards Roger & Cathy
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Veronica H.

Lovely, relaxing villa near San Donato
The villa is situated in a quiet location outside the small village of San Donato. Pool is an excellent size. Villa was very clean and well maintained. The only drawback is the lack of air conditioning- it might be nice in future to have fans available as it's very hot at night. Overalll, we had a great stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Spacious villa in a great location
Liked the impressive location in a quiet forest, the large grounds and large pool. Plenty of room with 3 double bedrooms and 2 sitting rooms. 15 minute stroll to the town with a good choice of restaurants. Didn't like the lack of air conditioning and no kettle.

10/10 Excellent

Marla F.

Wonderful, relaxing place.
This place was a wonderful respite after a busy tour of Sicily. Very relaxing in a beautiful settting. Luigi and Otello, his father, could not have been more welcoming. We spent our days visiting small towns around San Donato and eating 4 times at La Toppa (the restaurant they own). I loved every minute of it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Deena L.

Italian charm, clean, spacious villa; beautiful, private setting (no view); not for foodies who cook
Villa is beautiful and in a lovely, private setting. Furniture is typical rental mish-mash; mattresses are firm. WIFI was functional only two of the seven days. If you plan to cook a lot like we did, the kitchen was barely adequate. Coffee maker was old and there isn't a lot of counter space. No pantry to stuff your groceries. In the heat of the summer, with no screens, no A/C and only one portable fan, expect lots of biting bugs because you have to open up the doors and windows to cool down the house to sleep. (The villa is surrounded by trees, so one should expect bugs; scorpions, cicadas- there are ants galore outside.) Also I found it annoying to charge separately (in cash) for electricity - just include it in the weekly rate. Expect a dirt /gravel road near the villa. You have to empty the garbage at community cans down the dirt/gravel road. Pool was great - not heated - but in the heat of summer, no heat needed. At minimum in a rental I would expect at least some garbage bags, dish soap (there was a some dish soap when we arrived), hand soap and a clean scrubber, which there weren't. We left a bunch of garbage bags in the villa for future renters. There was not a garbage can in the kitchen. Nice to have a clothes washer (detergent not provided.) It would be a nice extra touch if the owners provided info about the surrounding area, info about the town, things to do nearby, nearby markets, etc. Owners come to clean the pool and water flowers during the stay...nice people.

10/10 Excellent

Charles H., Scotland

A very spacious villa
Casa Pineta is a very spacious old villa in large private grounds and very quiet. It has two sitting rooms and lots of outside seating on the deck and by the pool. The bedrooms are large with comfortable beds, and there are two large bathrooms. As the photographs show the kitchen area is restricted with little worktop space, there is no microwave and it would be difficult to find space for one. The pool and surrounding area is very attractive. WiFi is good when working but can be a little temperamental. What makes this rental very special is the attention given by Luigi. He works hard to ensure that your stay is a good one and attends quickly if you have any problem. Be sure and visit the excellent trattoria La Toppa where you will again find Luigi attending to your every need along with all key members of the Francini family. The food is excellent, family-style cooking prepared under the watchful eye of Mama, but the family ensure that your experience extends well beyond the food. Otello, Luigi's father, is a very special person.Trust Luigi to select a good bottle of reasonably-priced wine but the house wine is also very good. This house is particularly suitable for family groups with so much space inside and in the grounds. Susan & Neil ( Scotland )
Stayed 10 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K., Hessigkofen

Liked: Cleanliness
wunderschöne Ferientage in der Toskana
Wir waren rundum sehr glücklich in der Casa al bosco in San Donato in Poggio. Das Mobiliar passt super zur Atmosphäre des Hauses, man hat alles was man braucht. Der Billardtisch ist etwas ins Alter gekommen, aber machte doch immer Spass zu spielen.Der Kaffee in der Moca war manchmal etwas schwierig zu positionieren auf dem Gasherd wegen Abrutschgefahr, aber mit jedem Tag wurden wir besser :-) Der Ort ist super gelegen an der Einfahrt der Autostrasse Siena-Firenze, so konnten wir Morgens Orte besuchen(Siena, San Gimignano, Firenze ,Lucca, Pisa,....) oder waren wandern(sehr gute Wanderrouten), am Nachmittag war Pool und lesen angesagt. Abends kochen oder ins Restaurant von Luigi gehen. Zu empfehlen:alles!!!! Aber speziell die Zwiebelsuppe, die Pasta mit Ente und die gerüffelten Ravioli waren unser Favorit..... Danke Luigi wir werden wiederkommen
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023