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Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille

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Dining
Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille

The apartament is completely renovated with a special care to detail in a meeting between traditional style and modern comfort.Is located in the middle of an area,that for its natural historic and artistic features was declared a Site of Community Interest.The farm in which the apartament is located is within a rural village where you can find total tranquillity and genuine hospitality .The farm produce biological oil wine and vegetables

Languages

English, Italian, Polish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Spelunking 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
This property accepts cash
On-site 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
Safety features at this property include 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 IT052034B5U78PGMYY

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

Property is also known as

Farmhouse 'podere San Giusto' di Sovicille House
Farmhouse 'podere San Giusto' di House
Farmhouse 'podere San Giusto' di
Farmhouse 'pore Giusto' di
Farmhouse 'podere San Giusto' di Sovicille
Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille Sovicille

About the area

Map
Sovicille, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Siena Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Piazza del Campo - 14 min drive
  • Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena - 14 min drive
  • Santa Maria alle Scotte Polyclinic - 16 min drive
  • University of Siena - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Badesse Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Compagnia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪So Tutto Briao - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L'Orto e Un Quarto - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Costalpino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Montalbuccio - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Val di Merse and 3 mi (4.8 km) from San Leonardo al Lago. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and Battistero di San Giovanni are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Farmhouse 'Podere San Giusto' di Sovicille Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Beautiful place
Lovely place! The hosts that live on the property are wonderful and have lots of advice. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

Fantastic
It was a very relaxing atmosphare - just like coming home
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Stonington, CT

Perfect spot near Sienna
Wonderful farmhouse setting with charming hosts. Comfortable beds, perfect bathrooms. Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanley J.

Farm house close to Siena
Great home base for exploring the Tuscan countryside and towns. Our host was most gracious and helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M., Atlanta, GA

Our short stay exceeded our expectations.
We checked in to a beautiful, clean house. We had an issue the very first evening, but the way it was handled exceeded our expectations. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

10 stars - lovely home in the Siena countryside
We had a wonderful stay at Urszula & Fabio’s place. They met us at checkin and made us feel very welcome. Excellent accommodations and outstanding hospitality - it felt like home away from home. Very comfortable bedrooms and well stocked kitchen. Location was ideal for Tuscany - easy access to Siena, Florence and other small towns. Hosts provided excellent recommendations for town to visit, local restaurants and other attractions. Pool was very refreshing too! We loved our time here and feel like Ursula and Fabio treated us like family - we will miss them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

A girl friend get-a-way in tranquility!!!
Beautiful marriage of historic Tuscan Farmhouse and Euro Chic. The owners, Urzsula and Fabio have become adoptive parents.... what charm and warm-hearts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Tucson, AZ USA

In the country, but close to everything
What a nice place to stay. You are in the country, but only a few minutes from Siena, and an easy drive to many of the other great things to do in Tuscany. We used this convenient location as our home base for day trips to many locations around Tuscany. The owners are really nice people, and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. They offered many nice suggestions, and even led us to couple of excellent local restaurants and introduced us to the owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay L., Halifax, Canada

Sovicile
The property was beautiful and the apartment was very cozy and the bedrooms were large and well layed out. It was great that each of the two couples had their own washroom. We were able to cook meals very easily, the kitchen was well equipped. The outdoor terrace was lovely and the pool(although not really useable when we were there) was very nice. Our hosts were very gracious and always happy to help and/or suggest great places for us to see. Fabio also gave us the best suggested driving routes for where we were going. We loved this spot as it was a car ride to many beautiful places we wanted to see. We would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Amazing vacation
We chose this beautiful property based on the pictures and reviews, and we were pleasantly surprised to find everything even more spectacular than we anticipated. Our hosts could not have been more gracious, the house is beautiful, an amazing mix of ancient and modern. Architecturally, this home has been designed with cate and quality details at every turn. The pool was wonderful, we enjoyed it every day. I’m trying to reorganize my life so that I can live in Sovicille for a year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Comfortable and fully equipped. Most relaxing.
Great location to visit Siena and many interesting parts of Tuscany. We saw lots of Siena, including the Palio, plus Lucca, Pienza, San Gimignano, San Quirico, Greve in Chianti and Montalcino. Other days spent relaxing by the pool, which was delightfully quiet and refreshing. Owners, Fabio and Ursula, were generous and attentive, providing home-grown produce - tomatoes, olive oil and Chianti - as well as good advice re. places to visit. We had a wonderful family holiday with our teenage daughters.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

A rustic, yet modern oasis
My family and I stayed here for three nights while touring the Tuscan countryside. We were looking for something rustic, almost old world, but with modern amenities. We found it here. The kitchen has elements of a kitchen from decades or centuries ago, but modern appliances on which to prepare food. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very modern, luxurious and the perfect contradiction to the kitchen area. We were able to experience life in the country but with modern amenities. The property is located about 20 minutes outside of Siena which made it a perfect launch spot to visit surrounding areas and cities. We loved our stay and Daniella was a perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Wonderful stay, beautiful setting
We had a wonderful stay here. The house was lovely, kitchen had the essentials we needed, and the room and bathroom were recently updated and great! We would sleep with the shutters opened and awaken to the lovely view and sounds of birds chirping. The hosts are so kind and generous. Fabio even had us join him in his vineyard to harvest grapes and showed us how to make wine! The setting is very quiet in a quaint setting. Easy access to Siena, only a short 15-20 minute drive. Thank you Urszla and Fabio for allowing us to stay! We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful stay. Urszula And Fabio were lovely hosts, with Fabio bringing bringing us figs, tomatoes, the best mozzarella and his own produced wine. Also mustn't forget the pomodoro sauce that we watched being made with Fabio's special pomodoro machine. The property was really nice and well equipped also the pool was a very good and a decent size, much needed during the heatwave we found ourselves in. The location is good with Siena a short drive away and good access to the Tuscan countryside all around. There some nice restaurants nearby also. For stocking up there is a co-op not too far away which Fabio took us to after we dumped our bags on arrival. Thank you Ursula and Fabio for making our stay such a great one. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Friendly welcome, beautiful countryside
We enjoyed our week at San Giusto and were sad to leave. Fabio and Urszula were excellent hosts. This felt like an authentic farm stay, but with a pool all to ourselves. We enjoyed Fabio's wine and vegetables from the garden. Siena is fantastic and ideally placed for a train trip to Florence. You can park in the station car park for 2 euros all day. Use the same car park for any trip to Siena. Fabio gave us excellent tips for other places to go, including an evening concert at the local church. We hired bikes from Duo Route just outside nearby Rosia. There are lots of nearby tracks to bike, walk or run. Thank you to Fabio and Urszula.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Risa N.

What a treat!
Wow! You are located in an area of Tuscany with many of the walled cities within a short driving distance. Outside your door their is a pomegranate tree and we were presented with a delicious bottle of wine that was made on the premises by our host Fabio. The countryside is absolutely beautiful. Your hosts, Fabio and Urszela are very gracious. Fabio gave us many ideas for your day trips and he even accompanied us on our trip to Sienna and showed us sites that we would not have thought to see on our own. It was a very memorable trip. Hopefully we will be able to return some day and we would love to stay with them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Fabulous Fabio!
What a privilege to have stayed in Fabio's and Urszula's 300 year old farmhouse, olive garden and vineyard. From the first moment to the last they made us feel welcome and treated us like family. The apartment was clean, spacious and charming. Their home is a labor of love; ten acres of countless fruit trees, gardens, orchards, artifacts, and flowers. Nestled in the quiet commune of San Giusto the farm is perfectly situated to explore the magnificence of Tuscany. This was our only Home Away experience where the owners were onsite and I found their knowledge and guidance a godsend. Thank you for steering our ship. Grazie amici!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Seattle

quiet and gorgeous property
Stayed her for one week with another couple we were travelling with. Plenty of room for 2 couples-each had separate baths and bedrooms. Perfect. It was a bit too cool to use the pool but we loved where there was privacy and the pool area was stunning. Fabio was our host as well as Urzula and they were both helpful and around to help us with our accommodations. The kitchen was easy too cook in and we even hired a chef to teach us Italian cooking. We were close to Siena and travelled by car during the day to see the sights. If you don't want to rent a larger villa that has other guests in the apartments, choose this place for privacy. The grounds were filled with herbs, vegetables, flowers, grapes,, trees... The inside is updated for modern conveniences too. Loved it !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P., Orono, Minnesota

One of the best stays of our lives!
From the minute we drove up the driveway to the farmhouse to the moment we had to drive away we were taken aback by the beauty of the location and the kindness of the people who own this home. We stayed in this home with our 21 year old college student daughter who was on a break from her study abroad in Rome. We were met by Fabio who turned out to be one of the kindest men we have ever met. He took us into Sienna and showed us around, made us two meals (without asking), wrote down suggestions of towns to visit, brought us umbrellas one morning before we left for our excursions, etc.... His daughter, Daniela was extremely helpful as well. The farmhouse was lovely. It had everything we needed. We absolutely loved the charm and warmth. If we could, we would go back every year. The pictures do not do it justice, it's absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for opening up your home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Chicago Area

Quintessential Tuscan Charm
We loved our stay at the Farmhouse. The location was a close drive to Siena, and easy drive to get to. The farmhouse is charming in rustic style, but with some modern, well appointed features particularly in the bathrooms and kitchen. We enjoyed a dip in the pool also. We were only there 2 nights, but would be glad to return and stay for a much longer time. But the best thing was our hosts, Flavio and Urzsala. We arrived very late at night, without having had any dinner. After helping unload our car, Flavio drove with my husband and son to find us some food to bring back (found a local pizza place). Next morning he brought us a wonderful selection of fruits and baked items for breakfast. The following evening, he made dinner reservations for us at a lovely restaurant and then drove with us (in a separate car) so he could introduce us to the owners of the restaurant. They shared stories, showed us their cats and garden, and all in all were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H., San Francisco, CA

Let me share our little secret
When you travel far from home you want to see something completely different, to have an experience so unique that it truly feels like a vacation. That’s how we felt while staying at this apartment about an hour outside Rome. To arrive you must drive past large fields of sunflowers and ancient Tuscan villas built from limestone over one thousand years ago. The apartment is a beautiful mix of modern with hints of antiquity of a bygone era. Large bedroom windows with full length screens allow you to open the windows wide at night allowing the cool breeze to waft in and cool you down without the noise and artificial feeling of air conditioning. We had perfectly comfortable nights rest with a sky full of stars to fall asleep under. In the backyard there is a private pool surrounded by Sangiovese vines and a simple lean to for shade. Comfortable lounge chairs and pads make this a remarkably serene and spectacular amenity in the heat of the summer day. A perfect way to cool down before a siesta or a place to come after dinner to enjoy the smells and sounds of Tuscany. The hosts are an amazing pair who are really living their dream out loud. Fabio and Ursala are constantly working on their farm whether tending to their organic vegetable garden, pruning their vineyard or offering gentle advice on where to eat or see while in San Guisti. You will find no better or more hospitable hosts anywhere in Italy, that I am sure. The property is their life work (and dream) of these two people and we were privileged that they allowed us to share some time at their little Tuscan paradise. Their dedication to being off the grid with a full solar system, organically farmed property is a wonderful testament of how to live simply but more richly than most others. We hope to return one day, maybe during harvest when we can see the bounty from all their hard work. Should you decide to stay here. you will have an experience like no other. Enjoy our little secret.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Staci F.

Frank and Urzula made our stay feel as if we were family!!
We cannot express how greatful we are to have met Frank and Urzula. This was the last leg of our 20th Anniversary trip to Italy, after visiting four countries. The home was as beautiful as the scenery, but it pails in comparison to the kindness of Frank and Urzula. They spent a great deal of time getting to know us, learning of our travels thus far and asking how we had hoped to spend the remainder of our trip. They showed us around their property and shared fresh grapes, tomatoes and peaches with us. We saw the antique oak wine barrel in their wine cellar that is more than 100 years old. When they learned that this was an anniversary trip, they had roses waiting on the gorgeous farm table of our apartment and a bottle of Franks homemade wine as our gift. When I said that I was hoping for a quiet restaurant where we could enjoy fresh pasta and Florentine steak - Frank knew of the perfect place. Frank made the reservation and had us follow him to the restaurant for personal introductions to the staff. The next day, we ventured out to find a spot to enjoy coffee and pastry and came across a farmers market where we purchased fresh sliced meet and cheese. We returned to the house to cut up fresh tomatoes from Urzula's garden and goodies we had purchased, to enjoy along with Frank's olive oil and yet another bottle of wine. This is exactly how we had always envisioned our time in Italy! When Frank learned that my husband had been in the US Army, he took him for a ride to a special place nearby that has historical relevance - A bridge the US Army had staged their tanks to penetrate the battle. Prior to our departure, we made sure to purchase additional wine and olive oil as this was something unique to Frank and Urzula's home. As we were driving away on our final day, my husband and I both felt as if we were leaving a piece of our family behind. Looking in our rear view window, our hearts were full, as we felt we were meant to meet Frank and Urzula, at this time and on this trip. We WILL without a doubt, return to Sovicille net year, specifically to the home the Frank and Urzula. Only next time, our family will be with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Hospitality Above & Beyond
My husband and I spent a month with Fabio & Urszula and didn't want to leave! We can't possibly do their hospitality justice in this review, but will try our best. The night we arrived it was around 9pm and we were not prepared to cook dinner for the evening. Fabio and Urszula saved us and cooked us pasta! (As well as some delicious wine Fabio produces their and sells in the area). Far beyond their duties as hosts. But this was only the beginning. From showing up at the door with roasted chestnuts, apples from the tree, fresh bread from the bakery, wine, olive oil and just their smiling faces often, we grew to enjoy their company greatly. They keep the apartment very clean and even changed our bedding and towels for us very often. The space is lovely and we enjoyed it greatly. We cooked in often, just because we enjoyed being there. The area is great for going for walks. We even walked to a great winery down the road called Poggiarello a couple times during our stay for tastings and even a 4 course meal one night. Fabio spent time with us, taking us around the countryside and into Siena. We were fortunate enough to be there for the Palio, and Fabio took us into Siena for the entire day! From start to finish he knew exactly where we should be to experience each part of the event. It was simply unforgettable. He had fabulous meals in the countryside per Fabio's recommendations as well as in Siena. Fabio remembers WWII and took us to a couple of very meaningful sites in the area. We greatly enjoyed this. He also took us to see his friend's heard of pigs! We ventured to two of the area's hot springs and many of the hill towns and wineries. Besides spending a lot of time in Siena and around Sovicille, we especially enjoyed the Monalcino Area. Recommend checking out some of the Brunello wineries as well as Castello Di Ama for good Chianti Classico and a fabulous lunch. We took the train to Florence several times as it was very cheap and easy. You will of course want a car to fully enjoy the area as we did. Fabio's olive oil is perhaps the best we've ever tasted, and we are in the food industry specifically dealing with olive oil. We got to go see the process of the olives being pressed as we were there during the olive harvest. As you can see, there is much to do using Podere San Giusto as your base. We are so grateful for the time we had. We truly consider our time with Fabio and Urszula an immense blessing. You will not find better hosts in Italy.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Wonderful stay
Our family loved our stay. Fabio & his family were very understanding when our flight delayed 3 hrs & we arrived in late evening. Beautiful setting in a hamlet with a beautiful view. Had great recommendations for restaurants & what towns to visit. I don't normally write reviews but this stay was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet U.

Entspannung PUR
Wir haben zu viert einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Urlaub verbracht. Die Unterkunft war wie beschrieben und die Betten sehr komfortabel. Den großzügigen Pool erreichte man durch einen kurzen Gang durch den Garten und die große Veranda lud zum Verweilen ein. Die Vermieter waren sehr hilfsbereit und nett, zeigten uns Orte und Restaurants, welche wir besuchen sollten. Auch von ihrem fantastischen Wein und Olivenöl durften wir probieren. Wir hatten einen wirklich entspannten Urlaub bei Urzula und Fabio
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024