VILLA MARINA, Private Villa in the Tuscan Countryside with Pool (Concierge service available)

We had a fantastic 2 weeks at Villa Marina and would return in a heartbeat! It's in a tranquil spot, but not far ( about 6km) from shops. The villa itself is very well- maintained and beautifully furnished. Special touches like fresh coffee, quality olive oil and locally produced toiletries all make you feel at home. What sets this beautiful villa apart though is the service! Irene and Sara are always on hand to provide advice and tips about where to visit and eat. Irene gave us a tip about aperitivo in a local village. Honestly, it was such a highlight of our stay and we enjoyed being a " local" with no tourists in sight ( apart from us!). She also recommended a restaurant in Siena , where we had the best pasta I'd ever tasted! If you get chance, hire the private chef ( with her lovely Dad) to cook you a meal. It was such a treat and we're still talking about it now. As for the villa, it is spotlessly clean and huge. The air con works a treat. The pool area is beautiful and the sunbeds are very comfortable. If you're considering hiring this Tuscan gem, just do it! You won't be disappointed.

Enjoyed our time at this secluded gem. It was quiet and cozy. The villa was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Enjoyed Sara and Irina. They arranged dinners and roadtrips for us. They know Tuscany and were very helpful.

The property was Clean, well kept and maintained. The caretakers did a great job. The layout was good for a large group/family. Everything was well stocked and provided for. It is obvious great care goes into this property and the location is good to explore Chianti and Florence. We had a great time and all was very nice. The few small things which I would improve if possible are: - the chairs in the dining room with wire frames are really uncomfortable and with a large group or family, one wants to sit and stay longer at the table for meals and drinks and it is not comfortable. -The step down into the kitchen is pretty dangerous and most of us almost fell multiple times we put stools there to block it/remind us. -The road to the house is a bit treacherous. -The garbage bins are very far from the house. Rather than making guests bring garbage all the way over a mile down the road in our cars, since we are paying $500 for a final cleaning, have a waste bin outside and that locks and have the cleaning crew bring the garbage. This was really annoying to deal with while trying to packup and checkout.

We had a great time and the property was overall very well maintained and cared for. It was a great place to explore Florence and Chianti areas. the info they provided was very helpful. There were only a few small things I would improve and they are minor. Overall it is very well cared for and the tram of caretakers are very helpful and accessible.

The manager of this property, Irene, and her support staff, were wonderful. The villa is perfect for a family or several couples. Irene dropped by several times to ensure all was well. When we had a minor malfunction she made sure it was quickly corrected. The outdoor dining area is shaded and perfect for meals. The villa is in a quiet area, but is located so that trips to Florence, Siena, etc. are within reasonable traveling time. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the villa and the hospitality. Highly recommended.