Saison 2018, letzte verfügbare Wochen !!! PRIVATE Toskana Villa mit POOL 14/20 PERSONEN

If you're reading this, it's probably because you are planning a trip to the area and are looking for a place to stay. Here's the deal, this place is perfect. The pictures are great but i promise, they don't do it justice... that goes double for the views. They are absolutely jaw dropping. Both the villa and the casa on the property are beautiful, immaculate, comfortable, and spacious. The bedrooms are huge and in case you missed it, every single one has an en suite bathroom attached. If you have a large family or group traveling with you would be hard pressed to find a better location. The outdoor space is amazing with plenty of space to explore and two pristine pools to enjoy. Very private and secure with electric gates at either end of the grounds and farmhouse style fencing or hedging all around. If you've read this far then I'll go ahead and say one more thing, i love this place because it's where I got married last month and it was an absolute dream. The proprietor, called Jacopo Baiocco, is an absolute gentleman and he couldn't have been more accommodating. He even recommended the wedding planner that we ultimately used (her name is Daniela Barzanti, and she is brilliant) and between the two of them went above and beyond what we ever dreamed. Okay, one last thing... Citta della Pieve is the stuff of dreams. I can promise you two things after being there: first, you will love it, and second, you will not want to come back. I hope this review helps you make your decision... Happy travels.

Our stay at Villa Baiocco was a very memorable experience. From our arranged transfer from Chiusi train station to the Villa (approx. 15-minute scenic drive), our host Jacopo was ready to greet us at the villa and casa and give us a tour of the property. Everything at Villa Baiocco is well-organized and convenient (such as wine to pruchase on site, laundry facilities, full kitchen, etc.) and the location is stunning. We chose to go with the Welcome Dinner at the Villa on our arrival night which was a good decision. We had great weather at the end of March with sunny skies and temperatures near 20 degrees C. The accommodation was clean with large bedrooms (all with bath and/or shower) and everything was in top working order. Our group was 17 people from Canada and the UK so we choose to rent the villa and casa located next to the villa on the same property. Jacopo was very helpful thoughout our stay, booking dinner reservations at Bruno's restaurant (very good place!) in nearby Citta della Pieve (a 1km walk from the villa). I was also interested in playing tennis on the clay in Italy and Jacopo arranged this for me as well at a tennis club in the town of Chiusi. From the villa, we took day trips to Orvieto and Montepulciano but a lot of our time we spent in the nearby town as Citta della Pieve as it was so scenic and a great place to relax with a glass of wine. We particulary liked Bar Pippa in the town and visited there for lunch and drinks before dining at Bruno's. For photographers, the Citta della Pieve is fantastic with it's narrow winding streets and scenic photo opportunities on nearly every corner. Jacopo was also available to book any day tours and arrange transportation for us if our group was interested. It was the perfect venue to celebrate a 50th birthday and we have long lasting memories. I highly recommend a stay in this beautiful part of Italy at Jacopo’s Villa.

Our group of 10 family members had a fabulous week at Villa Baiocco. We looked forward to this trip for over a year, and it exceeded our expectations. The villa was very comfortable for our large group. The meals prepared by the staff (Welcome dinner and Tuscan dinner) were absolutely fantastic! We also participated in the cooking class, which was a lot of fun. After being served the pasta that we made, we were shocked to find that there was yet another course to be served! The villa is a 15 minute walk from Citta della Pieve, which is an absolutely beautiful medieval town. We rented a car for a few days (easily arranged with Hertz in nearby Chiusi) and did day trips to Florence, Sienna, Assisi and Lucca/Pisa. We also took advantage of the day trips offered by the villa. The tour of Montepulciano wine/olive oil/Pecorino cheese was the highlight of the week. We used the transfer to the Rome airport arranged by Jacopo, and it made the trip to the airport very easy. Just can't say enough about this beautiful place in a stunning part of Italy. All the rave reviews are to be believed!

My wife, kids, and my wife's Italian-American family stayed in this VRBO in April 2018, for one week. We found the property on the VRBO website, and were impressed with the high number of positive reviews.

There are a number of great things about this property. For one, the owner, Jacopo, is a perfect host. We communicated with him with countless questions before our arrival, and he always got back to us within 24 hours. Upon arrival, Jacopo was very pleasant and again always available to help, but not at all overbearing (he lives about 15 minutes away, he told me).

The location of the villa is ideal. The town of Citta Della Pieve is quaint and small but has a number of good restaurants and a grocery store, and is walking distance from the villa. The villa is on the outskirts of Citta Della Pieve, and is very private. It's about a 15 minute drive to Chiusi, where the closest train station and car rental agency are. In the week we stayed in this villa, we drove from Rome in under 2 hours; to Florence in 1.5 hours; to Pisa and Lucca in 2.5 hours; and to Siena in about 1 hour. The driving in Rome was somewhat challenging, but easy around Umbria and Tuscany (we used iphone navigation).

The villa itself is gorgeous and authentic. It was spotless when we arrived. It was chilly in April, and one of our favorite memories is gathering around the fireplace in the main room (Jacopo supplied a large amount of firewood for free). We were easily able to accommodate 10 adults and 2 children in this villa.

I appreciated the fact that Jacopo was very up front about costs. There is a limited supply of items for sale in the villa - wine, water, beer, extra toilet paper, as well as some branded sweatshirts and other swag. We did not use any gas for heating while there, but there is a potential charge for that. We had Jacopo's team prepare several meals (daily breakfast, as well as a cooking class, a welcome dinner, and the Tuscan dinner) - all were delicious and an excellent value.

Jacopo arranged for our group a wine/cheese/olive oil tour, which everyone loved; he also set up an airport transfer, which worked out perfectly.

The only downsides I can think of for this villa are that several of us felt the pillows were too thin, and the mattresses thin/soft. Really this was an ideal vacation home for our family, and we would return in a heartbeat. Several in our group were nervous about renting a home in Italy, and Jacopo made it go flawlessly!

The trip started out a bit rough as half of our group had their flights canceled. Being that we were at less than 30 days, we couldn't cancel the guest house or 8th bedroom. Admittedly, that put a damper on things. But Jacopo went above and beyond in making our stay the best in could be, including giving us a credit for an extra night for those who flew in a flew days late. The food was excellent, the town nearby was charming, and the house was warm and comfortable. The best part was the host though, as Jacopo really went above and beyond to arrange taxi rides, tours, and cooking lessons for our group. Thanks Jacopo!