Title: Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy Villa in Cortona with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy ![Exterior - Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy (Cortona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33950400/33950320/8e3ae797.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy (Cortona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33950400/33950320/3c64c478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy (Cortona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33950400/33950320/cd357a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy (Cortona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33950400/33950320/7bfcd509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, books, music library, stereo - Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy (Cortona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33950400/33950320/65121f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa Rosa in Cortona, Tuscany offers a tranquil retreat with a private house, garden and deep sparkling pool perfect for al fresco dining and relaxation. Panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside surround you while being just steps from the vibrant Hill Top Town of Cortona. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy VILLA ROSA IN CORTONA, TUSCANY: Experience the Italian dolce vita in beautiful Tuscany by staying at Villa Rosa, a private house nestled in the hills of Cortona with panoramic views of the valley and rolling hills. A truly wonderful location for exploring the Hill Top Town of Cortona (within walking distance) and the wider regions of Tuscany and Umbria. \* A fully furnished luxury private home \* Private Pool \* Olive Grove & garden \* Patios for outdoor dining, BBQ’s, relaxation and poolside. \* Fully air-conditioned \* Excellent internet connection via Starlink \* A short walk from the vibrant town of Cortona. \* No other guests on the property \* Professional cleaning and maintenance \* Relaxed cancellation policy Villa Rosa is a stunning luxury home nestled in the tranquil Tuscan hills, just a few minutes' drive or walk from the vibrant town of Cortona. With a pool and essential Wi-Fi, it is beloved by couples, families and friends. It feels like paradise. With air conditioning, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry and a fully furnished house. Linens are provided, including pool towels. Comfortable indoor and outdoor living spaces with a stunning pool and patios. Quiet, secluded, and with expansive views of the Tuscan countryside. You'll find Villa Rosa to be in the perfect location, a retreat that instills a special calm that makes your vacation fabulous. Reaching us is easy. By car or with the airport valet service, or by train to the local station. Whatever your means of transportation, you'll be delighted to discover the ease of travel, driving directly to the main gate and avoiding the hassle of navigating steep, narrow single-lane roads, hairpin bends, and unpaved roads. Villa Rosa is pure bliss. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### 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 - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - 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 mall ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Cooking classes - Golf - Tennis - 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 1,615 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42010000/42001200/42001140/d732a716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Piccola Locanda Chiusi - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=42001140&PinnedHotelID=42001140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66400/66318/6c8143c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Valdarno Montevarchi - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym 8.8 Excellent 216 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=66318&PinnedHotelID=66318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Start the dishwasher Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Please leave Villa Rosa clean and tidy. Many thanks. If agreed with the Manager, leave keys on hook in double cupboard when leaving and close self locking shutter on exit. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Any breakages or problems using the furnished property must be notified to Villa Rosa via Mobile or email immediately or as soon as practicable. Not a rule! - information only. Please note there is no TV. Guests use own devices to access streaming and online services. Ensure that when you leave the property that it is secure and locked. When at the pool, ensure BBQ patio shutter/door is locked. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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 ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Excellent al fresco connected patio, lawn pool ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking allowed outside only. ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: excellent al fresco connected patio, lawn pool Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.27790%2C11.99759&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fz0y1U7_HEcqZ5tNHiw8SYfvalY=) Cortona, Tuscany #### What's nearby - Villa Bramasole \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Fortress of Girifalco \- 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 - Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Bucaccia - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cortona Bistrot - ‬19 min walk - ‪Gran Caffe Signorelli - ‬3 min drive - ‪Caffe La Saletta - ‬20 min walk - ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy? ### Is Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy? ### What time is check-out at Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy? ### Where is Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia H. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location with gorgeous views over the Chiana hills, and nearby restaurants. We enjoyed discovering Cortona and several hill towns in the ares ##### Patricia H. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike O. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Early Spring Visit Home, gardens and location were perfect for our stay. For two couples, it is ideal. The grounds and views over Tuscany are amazing - enjoying breakfast and reading outside are a charm.Looking forward to a return visit. ##### Mike O. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy W. Jun 27, 2024 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. ##### Betsy W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc L. Jul 27, 2024 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. ##### Marc L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### phil R. Jun 21, 2019 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. ##### phil R. Stayed 10 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim L. Jun 16, 2019 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. ##### Jim L. Stayed 6 nights in May 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. Nov 2, 2016 #### Autumn Glory in Tuscany Beautiful days, golden views, walks, Cortona is a gem. House is exceptional. Just wonderful. Highly recommend. ##### Christine M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris A., Waukesha USA Sep 21, 2023 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! ##### Chris A. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siena C. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Favourite Villa Ever in Cortona We absolutely loved our week in this gorgeous Tuscan Villa. It’s in a great location as we can easily walk into Cortona most days for lunch,dinner or aperitivo. The Villa is beautiful and has everything we need. It’s private, quiet, clean and the scenery around it is stunning. It was super hot in Tuscany and we used the pool everyday (our 10 year old grandson pretty much just stayed there). The description of the Villa is accurate as advertised. We were in Cortona 20 years ago and promised ourselves we will return soon to Villa Rosa - the perfect holiday home away from home. A special thanks to Christine who is an amazing communicator from the time we made the booking to the day we leave. Thank you for recommending Dejan to pick up our family from Rome airport, he helped us numerous times including during the national train strike - totally reliable. Oh and don’t forget to have dinners at Silvia’s restaurant Locanda Agli Amici which is just few minutes up the road. Superb food & views - so good we went back twice. ##### Siena C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### lawrence C. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We were a bit spoilt by our first holiday rental in lucca before we arrived so living up to that was a challenge. However we found the house comfortable (esp the beds). The house is a 30 minute walk into Cortona but the walk is not for the faint hearted esp on the way back. You need to be fit! The location means that evenings are cool so sitting outdoors in the evening is not what you normally expect in summer evenings in Italy but the weather was not as hot as we have experienced before in Italy. There were a few issues for us. The septic tank means the bathroom smells. The rubbish isn’t collected so you have to take it yourself to the receptacles, and the Wi-Fi was very poor.However, I am being picky TBH and if we had gone to this house before the first we stayed in, I would have loved it more. I would recommend this house ##### lawrence C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda T. Jun 16, 2016 #### 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. ##### Amanda T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. Aug 31, 2017 #### 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! ##### Karen C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANNE J. Oct 10, 2018 #### 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ##### ANNE J. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. Sep 24, 2023 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! ##### Steve S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edwin W. May 17, 2023 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! ##### Edwin W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. Sep 19, 2022 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. ##### Susan R. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Werner O. Aug 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Haus in herrlicher Umgebung Wir haben uns sehr erholt. Das Haus und das Grundstück lässt keine Wünsche offen. Die Lage ist hervorragend mit kurzen Wegen in die toskanischen und umbrischen Städte. Das Städtchen Cortona ist unser großer Faavorit ##### Werner O. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia B. Jul 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un posto paradisiaco Un posticino fantastico, la villa Rosa è bellissima, in piccolo bijou! La veduta è bellissima. Siamo stati più che bene!!! Grazie Christine! ##### Claudia B. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. Sep 13, 2019 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 ##### Thomas M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernard C. Aug 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic So calm, a splendid view, a superb location... A recommender pour tous les amoureux de la Toscane ##### Bernard C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa P. Jul 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous escape in Tuscany My family of four (2 adults, 2 teens) loved staying at Villa Rosa! First the views are so impressively beautiful. The grounds are very well maintained with a fig tree, lemon trees, olive trees, and lavender. There are flat areas and terraced areas and it was extremely private and serene. The pool was very refreshing with endless views. The house was the perfect size for our family and we dined outside a few nights under the wisteria trellis. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with salts, oils, spices, and all the utensils and cooking gear you may need as well as a great coffee/espresso maker. The items in the house were very well organized so you could find almost anything you can think of from flashlights to lighters. We loved Christine’s collection of books on her numerous bookshelves and my kids both finished two books in the 5 days we were there. This was a beautiful escape near the town of Cortona, where we spent many nights walking along the public garden into town. It can be a steep walk in the heat wave we had so sometimes we drove to the tennis courts and walked from there. Oh and without any advertisement, Villa Rosa is situated right next to the famed Villa Bramasole from “Under the Tuscan Sun”. It’s literally right next door, but you’d never know it. I might not have booked if I knew that because I’d be fearful of tourists, but despite being there in late June, there was no fanfare and it sat quietly and beautifully alone. It is a lovely sight with beautiful gardens too! ##### Teresa P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele M. Sep 20, 2018 #### Wishing to be there again... I cannot tell you how often I close my eyes and wish I was back 'Under the Tuscan Sun' in Cortona. Listening to the footfalls of people walking up the road; there is a perfect circuit from Villa Rosa for those who want a brisk workout or a meander. Watching the aeroplane trails high above in a perfect sky. Eating local food on the terrace, purchased from the Co-op in Camuchia. Checking out boar trails and markings on the road to town where they have dug in the olive groves. Eating gelato from Snoopys. The parking warden giving us the thumbs up for parking correctly. I highly recommend Villa Rosa. It was spotless, very well appointed, obviously much loved and maintained. ##### Michele M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. Oct 10, 2017 #### 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! ##### Chris G. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil A. Aug 2, 2017 #### 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. ##### Phil A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick I. Oct 28, 2016 #### 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. 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