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Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool

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Dine al fresco with a scenic mountain view, surrounded by fine china and elegant table settings.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and cypress trees, with a view of distant hills.
Enter a serene garden setting through this classic metal gate, adorned with a decorative urn atop a stone pillar.
Enjoy meals with a view of the surrounding mountains from this dining area with a glass table and comfortable seating for six.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool

VILLA ROSA IN CORTONA, TUSCANY:
LIVE | EAT | DRINK | TASTE | LEARN | EXPLORE
Experience the Italian dolce vita in stunning Tuscany. A home nestled into the hillside of Cortona with panoramic views.

* A private house with garden, deep sparkling pool and numerous patios for al fresco dining and relaxing.
* Surrounded by Olive Groves
* Free Internet
* A short walk to the vibrant Hill Top Town of Cortona.
* No other guests on the property
* Expertly cleaned and maintained
* Relaxed Cancellation Policy
* 24/7 Support if required

A private house with essential pool and Wi-Fi, Villa Rosa is a beautiful luxury home nestled into the Tuscan hillside within a few minutes’ drive or leisurely walk into vibrant Hill Top Town of Cortona. Couples love it, families love it. It is heaven.

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully furnished house (linen supplied, including pool towels), easy indoor/outdoor living areas with a stunning pool & patio. Tranquil, secluded with expansive views of the Tuscan countryside.

You will find that Villa Rosa is perfectly located and a haven that instils a very special calm that makes for a fabulous holiday.

Getting to us is easy. By car or concierge pickup from the airport or by train to the local station. Which ever way you travel, you are pleased to discover the easy journey as you drive straight to the front gate and are not challenged by the more rustic locations that challenge you with steep, single lane, hairpin turns and gravel roads. Villa Rosa is Bliss.

Property manager

Christine

Languages

English, Italian, Romanian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave Villa Rosa clean and tidy. Many thanks.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Property only partially fenced

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children love the hammocks and pool

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: excellent al fresco connected patio, lawn pool
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 CIN IT051017C2W25LF6X4

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 GBP 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

About the area

Map
Cortona, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Villa Bramasole - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Margherita Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 15 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottega Baracchi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tuscher - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nessun Dorma - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Villa Bramasole, Santa Margherita Basilica and San Domenico Church. Fortress of Girifalco and Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Tuscan Dream: Gorgeous Private Cortona House with Fantastic Views, Garden & Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Wonderful Villa

We had a great and relaxing time at the villa. Nice outdoor space. The location is perfect - a short walk into Cortona and an easy drive to other towns in both Tuscany and Umbria.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Nice week in Cortona

We enjoyed our stay in Villa Rosa. Very nice view and swimming pool. Inside and outside are pleasant places to relax. Communication was good and easy. Cortona is beautiful and an excellent starting point to visit Toscana and Umbria.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

phil R.

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

Perfect villa in a stunning location.

Absolutely stunning location with amazing views. Rural but with a nice bar a 5 minute walk away and beautiful Cortona a 20 minute walk or 10 minute drive. I definitely recommend Villa Rosa and Cortona for a perfect holiday in Tuscany.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Picturesque Villa

Beautiful location in the hills of Cortona. Fully equipped with all kitchen items to cook and instructions for everything you may use in the Villa.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Autumn Glory in Tuscany

Beautiful days, golden views, walks, Cortona is a gem. House is exceptional. Just wonderful. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Chris A., Waukesha USA

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

Just Gorgeous!

Christine’s home is lovely. Her extra touches make it feel just like home. It is even better than we expected. The pool and outdoor area are great. All communication was prompt. Would definitely stay here again. Cortona is a wonderful city. We hated to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Simply amazing

Villa Rosa is nothing short of amazing. The views, the amenities, the pleasure of working with the owner Christine. Everything was immaculate. The kitchen was well supplied (and I love to cook!). We will certainly be back and would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone. We were two couples travelling together and there was plenty of privacy. Cortona is beautiful and everything Christine recommended we do was superb.

10/10 Excellent

ANNE J.

Gorgeous home with unbelievable views of mountains, towns, etc

If you ever have the opportunity to visit the amazing town of Cortona, this is the home you should try and book. All the modern amenities you could possibly want. Olive trees, fig trees, and gorgeous landscaping all around. We stayed for 6 nights and didn't want to leave. We walked to town, ate a great restaurants, shopped the darling stores, and bought fresh fruits, veggies and had meat specially cut so we could cook at the house on the outdoor BBQ. Cortona is a beautiful town, so clean and historical. We had stayed in Florence prior to visiting Cortona. While Florence is an amazing big city, Cortona is a more relaxing area, and many of the residents we talked to said they came to Cortona to visit, and ended up moving there because the town, people, and area are so amazing. I now understand why they moved here. I would love to go back there....and would definitely stay at Villa Rosa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Great stay at "Villa Rosa"

We loved our stay at “Villa Rosa”. The owner was very informative and provided all the detail and recommendations we would ever need. Alex the property manager was there to greet us to show us around and later provided further answers. The Villa is very comfortable with all the amenities you could possibly need. Great Wi-fi too. We enjoyed particularly the pool area which is very private and secluded with great views over the rolling hills. My husband is a keen wildlife enthusiast, so he was pleasantly surprised if not overjoyed with the abundance of butterflies in the garden. The location is very convenient for travelling to the nearby Tuscan hill towns like Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza to name a few. We also visited Montone across the border to Umbria. The Villa itself is located just outside of Cortona which is a lovely Tuscan town and has many great restaurants to choose from. You must try the Tomahawk Steaks and the Cortona Syrah. Delicious. Fair to say, we had a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

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

Perfect

I can't imagine a better place to stay in Tuscany. The location is beautiful, surrounded by extensive landscaping and with a drop-dead view overlooking the countryside. The villa itself is well-kept and tastefully appointed. Christine, the owner, has thoughtfully equipped the house and property with everything conceivable that guests could want or need, right down to a generous supply of seasoned firewood for the fireplace, much appreciated on chilly Spring days. For serious chefs, the kitchen has high-end utensils and cookware--not the usual hodge-podge of gear found in most rentals. Although the pool was a little chilly during our stay in early May, it would be ideal for the warmer months and has comfortable, attractive outdoor seating and dining areas. Christine and her site manager, Ale, could not have been more helpful. Booking and subsequent communications were seamless. I was particularly impressed with the 18 page instruction booklet/area guide that Christine provided ahead of the visit. It included not only detailed information about the villa, but also recommendations on restaurants, activities and points of interest. In summary, we can't wait to return. Thanks Christine!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Slice of heaven in Tuscany

We truly enjoyed our stay at Villa Rosa. The location was perfect and the grounds and the Villa itself were lovely. The views spectacular. It was fun to walk up and visit Lucca in the morning for coffee and croissants. This is a must for all guests. Are’ was the perfect on site manager and attentive to our needs. We would definitely stay at Villa Cortona again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Paradise in Tuscany

Villa Rosa is a very special little gem. It is exactly like the gorgeous pictures. The house was perfect and well equipped, if you should decide to eat at home. The garden and views are magnificent. We will remember this vacation fondly for a long time. Derry and Tom
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Beautiful Villa

Had a wonderful time at Villa Rosa. A spectacular view, modern, updated facilities along with an excellent location make this a perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Gorgeous villa with views to match

Christine's villa is perfectly appointed and gorgeous - and her surrounding garden and pool are perfection. We stayed here in August with our three young children and did a fair amount of touring around Tuscany - but our favorite part of each day was returning to Villa Rosa and sitting with a glass of wine by the pool while our children were swimming. The view is breathtaking. I also loved that we could walk to town from Villa Rosa as Cortona is my favorite Tuscan hill town. Christine also kindly provides a number of recommendations for things to do, where to go, where to eat, and goes out of her way to ensure that you are having a lovely vacation. I highly recommend Villa Rosa and am grateful to Christine for opening her home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

Peaceful, idyllic piece of Tuscan heaven

As a couple looking for a tranquil, secluded place where we could both laze about, swim and read or get out and explore the local architecture, history and food, this place ticked all the boxes. Gazing at the stunning views across the hills and valley from the bedroom, the terrace, the pool as part of an early morning swim or from the gentle swing of the 'Fat Boy' hammock never failed to move us and will be a memory that we'll always keep. The house is perched high on the hillside which gives it such fantastic views right over to Lake Trasimeno and plenty of little paths that pass through the olive groves and other trees surrounding the property. The steep slopes and pool depth probably make it challenging for families with small children. Everywhere was very clean, the kitchen is really well equipped, stocked and easy to use which we took full advantage of eating at the big table on the terrace several evenings. The air-conditioning consists of one stand alone unit in the main bedroom which wasn't working properly (housekeeper Graziella was aware), and was the only minor issue in the hot nights. However, the ceiling fans worked well and the level of thought given to cover all other eventualities (rain, sun & insects etc.) was evident. Whilst there is so much to see in the region (lots of suggestions and information were available beforehand and at the villa), the main difficulty is choosing whether and where to go, as spending time at the house was such a joy. We only had a week, didn't want to leave and definitely left a piece of our hearts in that place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick I.

Incredible Villa

The location was perfect. Quiet with beautiful views of the country with Cortona just down the road. The villa has everything you need for a relaxing stay. Wouldn't change anything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

A Stunning Tuscan Experience

Our arrival at Villa Rosa was much anticipated and we were not disappointed. The house was even better than described as it is well maintained, comfortable, clean and has all the furnishings to make it homely. The indoor/outdoor living is superb and we managed to swim every day in the unheated pool even though it was the end of May. The views from the house are amazing. We explored the area and the highlights were a wine tour and lunch at the Avignonesi and dinner at Corte di Papi - both an easy drive away - we took a taxi for not much €. Cortona itself is just amazing - so much to see and do and we had great food - both in restaurants & bars and also from the local shops. We will be back to finish our exploring and we would recommend this property for those of you wanting a Tuscan experience to remember.