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Property Details

Sleeps:
8
Single Bedrooms:
0
Double Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
4
Type:
Villa
Property #:
15576
Nearest Town:
Le Piazze

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Farmhouse Rental Tuscany

Casa del Passero

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About The Experience
Casa del Passero is a quaint farmhouse rental in Tuscany, located in a hamlet of 5 buildings on the top of a hill close to the charming town of Cetona in Southern Tuscany. From this farmhouse in Tuscany you can experience the past from within the old walls, enjoy the views, and take the picturesque walk to the shared pool with 180 degree views of the valley below. Many day trips throughout the region are possible from this farmhouse holiday in Tuscany-- picturesque roads lead to wonderful towns such as Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza and Cetona. You can also plan a spa day to visit the well-known spas of Chianciano Terme and San Casciano dei Bagni.
Location Description

This Tuscany villa rental is located in the southernmost part of the Siena province in Tuscany. Le Piazze is the nearest small town, just 3 km from the house, with a post office, a news stand, butcher, and a small but complete grocery store. Cetona, with wonderful restaurants and a mid-size supermarket, is 9 km away. There is a large supermarket in Chiusi (20 km). One of the best spas in Italy is located in San Casciano dei Bagni, Terme di Fonteverde, just 9 km away.

Rome: 150 km
Florence: 142 km
Siena: 89 km
Cortona: 67 km
Montalcino: 60 km
Montepulciano: 35 km
Chianciano Terme: 25 km
Chiusi: 20 km
San Casciano dei Bagni: 9 km
Cetona: 9 km
Le Piazze: 3 km
Exterior Description
(280 m2)

Casa del Passero is one of the farmhouses in the hamlet, and it has been recently restored and redecorated with new bathrooms and modern comforts, such as Satellite TV. Since the house is located in the hamlet, it does not have a “proper” garden. There are chairs and tables outside on the flagstone and grass patio. The shared pool is located about 500 meters away, up a lovely cypress-lined path. It is furnished with large umbrellas for shade, lounge chairs, and chairs. There is a changing room below the pool where guests can leave their bathing suits. There also is a refrigerator for drinks and a separate bathroom. The pool is occasionally used by the owners. The fact that the pool is located a ways from the house as well as having a locked gate at the beginning of the path make this a good choice for families with small children.

Interior Description

First Floor: The main entrance to the house is on the first floor (not the ground floor), accessed by an external staircase. The entrance opens onto the dining room, which has a large open fireplace and a table that comfortably seats 8 people. The kitchen is a separate room accessed via the dining room. The first bedroom opens onto the dining room and has a queen-size bed (160 x 195 cm) with an ensuite bathroom with shower, sink and WC. There is another large bedroom with twin-beds (each 100 x 195 cm) and a bathroom with bathtub and handheld shower head, sink and WC.

Ground Floor: There is a living room with fireplace and two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed (180 x 195 cm) with an ensuite bathroom with shower, sink and WC; the second bedroom has two twin-beds (each 80 x 195 cm) and a bathroom with shower, sink and WC. Both of the bedrooms on this floor can be made up as either two twin-beds or as queen-size beds.

Features Description

Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool, dishwasher, microwave oven, satellite TV, radio and CD player, washing machine, WIFI internet access, and barbecue.

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

  • Extra Cleaning and Laundry Service: 15 Euros per hour
  • Extra Set of Towels: 15 Euros per person
  • Extra Set of Sheets: 20 Euros per bed
  • Dinners (Prepared at the House): 30 Euros per person; minimum of 3 persons, or 100 Euros required for any dinner. Drinks not included.

Please Note:

  • Housekeeping: Mid-week maid service on Wednesday (2 hours total) included in the price.
  • High chairs and portable baby cribs must be requested in advance.
  • No glass is allowed close to the pool. If a glass breaks into the pool, it will need to be emptied, cleaned, and filled at the clients' expense.
  • Heating is metered; radiators are situated under the windows.

Nearby Attractions: One of the best spas in Italy is located in Terme di San Casciano, Fonteverde. The nearest golf course is 25 km away.

Features and Amenities

  • Independent Villa
  • Pool Towels
  • Swimming Pool
  • TV - Local Channels Only
  • Internet - Wireless
  • Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing Machine
  • High Chair
  • Pets Considered
  • Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
  • Cook Service Available - Extra Cost
  • Housekeeping - Included
  • Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Property Seasons & Rates (USD)

Date Range Three Weeks Two Weeks Weekly     Min
Stay
May-11-2013
Jun-15-2013
$9,101 $6,068 $3,371 1 wk
Jun-15-2013
Aug-31-2013
$10,239
$8,191
$6,826
$5,461
$3,793
$3,034
1 wk
Aug-31-2013
Oct-05-2013
$9,101
$7,281
$6,068
$4,854
$3,371
$2,697
1 wk
Oct-05-2013
Dec-21-2013
$7,964
$6,371
$5,309
$4,247
$2,950
$2,360
1 wk
Dec-21-2013
Jan-04-2014
$9,101
$7,281
$6,068
$4,854
$3,371
$2,697
1 wk
Jan-04-2014
Apr-12-2014
$7,964
$6,371
$5,309
$4,247
$2,950
$2,360
1 wk
Apr-12-2014
Apr-26-2014
$9,101
$7,281
$6,068
$4,854
$3,371
$2,697
1 wk
Apr-26-2014
May-10-2014
$7,964
$6,371
$5,309
$4,247
$2,950
$2,360
1 wk
May-10-2014
Jun-14-2014
$9,101
$7,281
$6,068
$4,854
$3,371
$2,697
1 wk
Jun-14-2014
Aug-30-2014
$10,239
$8,191
$6,826
$5,461
$3,793
$3,034
1 wk
Aug-30-2014
Oct-04-2014
$9,101
$7,281
$6,068
$4,854
$3,371
$2,697
1 wk
Oct-04-2014
Dec-20-2014
$7,964
$6,371
$5,309
$4,247
$2,950
$2,360
1 wk
Dec-20-2014
Jan-03-2015
$9,101
$7,281
$6,068
$4,854
$3,371
$2,697
1 wk

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Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

  • Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Conditions *

Security Deposit

  • Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR

Additional Expenses

  • Heating: According to consumption
  • Telephone: According to consumption

Other Notes

  • Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather
  • Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times): Payable upon arrival
  • Departure Time: 9:00 am
  • UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

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  • 4.5 Star Rating Overall
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Based on 2 Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall:
From the moment we walked into Casa del Passero, this quaint farmhouse with its fantastic views held us captive. The surrounding towns with the friendly people, the miles of vineyards and sunflowers, the food, wine, and hospitality just amazed us. Although the language barrier was at times a challenge, we managed to always get the infomation we needed and left with a smile or laugh. The house was well equipped with everything we needed for an enjoyable week. We loved everything about Casa del Passero.
Enjoyed Most:
The views, the views, the views! The house and its setup were great. The pool was amazing as was all the beautiful landscaping and flowers. We even used the outside pizza oven and made the most delicious smoked chicken dish filled with local ingrediants from the small Coop in town. What a treat! The outside furniture was great, the pool was beautiful and crystal clear and the kitchen well stocked for cooking.
Enjoyed Least:
There was really nothing about the property that we liked the least, only that we were not used to the harder beds and low level lighting.
Surrounding Area:
Everything! The views were especially gorgeous. Books, magazines, and television do not do Italy justice! Driving was an interesting experience. The roads were very hilly and windy. Those 90 degree hairpin turns were a challenge, especially with a manual transmission!
Nearby Events or Locales:
Piazza was the nearest town and was not within walking distance. We did have a rental, so we made many trips into town to buy groceries, gas, visit a few wineries and just walk around. The Thursday morning fresh market was wonderful and offered all that we needed for fresh ingrediants for cooking or eating. During our first couple of nights at the house, the local town was having some type of celebration with music, cooking, dancing etc. Unfortunately, we were so tired from our trip in that we did not have a chance to go into town to enjoy. We did however, enjoy the music they played as it filtered up through the hilltop and into our house.
Tips or Restaurants:
Rentvillas provided us with a comprehensive list of what to bring and we followed the advice. There were no mosquitos during our visit, so it was not necessary to have the plug in devices. A flashlight came in very handy as my husband and I took a walk to the pool during the evening and since there is no illumination along the path, a flashlight was needed. It was a beautiful walk amongst the lightning bugs and crickets. We did not have a chance to eat at any of the local restaurants as we enjoy cooking and mainly ate at the house.
Directions:
Directions to the property on our rental agreement were great. We also had GPS that guided us.
Check In Out:
The arrival process was a challenge, but our check out process went very smoothly. We needed to leave earlier than 9 AM on Saturday, so Pietra met up with us on Friday evening to check out the property and return our deposit.

Pat, July, 2011

Overall:
We enjoyed it very much.
Enjoyed Most:
The piece and quiet.
Enjoyed Least:
The pool was too far away to be enjoyable.
Surrounding Area:
It was Tuscany, the beauty.
Tips or Restaurants:
The kitchen had more than we thought it would. They also provided hair dryers. The two restaurants in the town of Piazze were great.
Check In Out:
We had a very early check out and they came in the night before and were very nice to accommodate us.

Janet, September, 2010