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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cortona, Tuscany
  • Place, Villa Bramasole
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cortona Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪85 min drive‬

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About the area

Cortona

With a stay at this villa in Cortona, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Villa Bramasole and a 3-minute drive from Santa Margherita Basilica. .This villa is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lake Trasimeno and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Fortress of Girifalco.
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What's nearby

  • Villa Bramasole - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Signorelli Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 15 min drive
  • Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe La Saletta - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cortona Bistrot - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Etrusca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬4 min drive

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 Salt Pool
* Olive Grove & garden
* Patios for outdoor dining, BBQ, relaxation and poolside.
* Fully air-conditioned (optional user pay amenity)
* Ceiling Fans
* Excellent internet connection via Starlink (free)
* A short walk from the vibrant town of Cortona.
* No other guests on the property
* Professional cleaning and maintenance

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 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. Bliss!

Note: fee refers to local taxes.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including cooking classes and an outdoor pool. This villa also features concierge services and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.

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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (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 centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Cooking classes
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient toilets

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.

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

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

Stunning Private House: fantastic pool, beautiful views, A/C, Wi-Fi, and privacy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with gorgeous views over the Chiana hills, and nearby restaurants. We enjoyed discovering Cortona and several hill towns in the ares
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siena C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Betsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Chris A., Waukesha USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P., New York

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

phil R., Wymondham

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Werner O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

So calm, a splendid view, a superb location... A recommender pour tous les amoureux de la Toscane
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019