TUSCANY ITALY PERFECT CASA SAN VITO VILLA Casa San Vito villa is located in the beautiful Chianti countryside between Florence and Siena. The villa has expansive views of surrounding olive orchards and vineyards. The large living room with fireplace and country-style eat-in kitchen provides a great environment for down time with family and friends. Bonuses include a washing machine and satellite TV with a few English language news channels. From this comfortable home base, you can take short drives to see the famous towers of San Gimignano, the sites of beautiful Siena, or the baths of Montecatini. This particular region of Chianti is a wine aficionados paradise! The nearest towns are San Casciano and Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa. Click the video link to take an aerial tour of Casa San Vito's stunning vineyards, olive orchards and views! Siena and Greve in Chianti are an easy drive. You can even make a day trip to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa as it is only a one and a half hour drive away as is the graceful town of Lucca. On the first floor set into cool stone walls is the original barn, now a loggia, or covered terrace, which is essentially like an outdoor living room in the summer. The patio area is furnished with a table & chairs for dining outdoors. Go up the front stairs and you are greeted by a good-sized entryway as you cross the threshold. Coming off the entryway is the living room to your left and the eat-in kitchen to your right. This Chianti villa has terracotta floors and beautiful wooden ceiling beams that rise above. The living room has a large working fireplace with comfortable seating, and a window the overlooks the property. The kitchen is furnished with a large table for comfortable, casual meals and lively conversation. There are three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a dual king bed and an adjoining bath. The window looks out over the vine-covered hills. It has good closet space, and a little desk. The adjacent master bathroom has a full shower, toilet, bidet, and sink. The view from this particular window is one of the best as you gaze over the olive grove out to Chianti's rolling hills! The spacious second bedroom is a bit larger then the master bedroom and has a romantic antique queen-size bed, a large armoire and a window looking east. The beautiful headboard has been passed down in the family generation after generation. The third bedroom has two twin beds and an antique armoire. A rollaway single bed can be provided for a seventh guest. There is a laundry room off the hallway with a washing machine. It leads to the large bathroom that has a full size tub with bathtub, a toilet, sink, and bidet. The bathroom sink is set into a spacious cabinet, with plenty of countertop space. The house is located on the same property with another rental house, Casa Rossa VRBO #36918, which can be rented in conjunction with Casa San Vito for large groups. The houses are approximately 30 meters apart. About a 10 minute drive away are the tiny villages of San Cristina in Salivolpe and Romita where you can get basic provisions or go for a morning espresso at the local cafe. The nearest major city is San Casciano in Val di Pesa, located between the Greve and Pesa valleys. The town is surrounded in part by an ancient wall dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries. Every Monday morning is market day in San Casciano where you can shop for the freshest produce, meats, fish, and flowers. Be sure to sample the wonderful array of local extra virgin olive oils and honey too. San Casciano has a large supermarket, and numerous small shops if you prefer, such as a butcher, fruit and vegetable shops, post office, bank, gas station. There are numerous good restaurants, pizzerie, a public swimming pool and public tennis courts as well. The village of Cerbaia, about six miles from San Casciano, has the distinction of having one of Italy's most celebrated, and expensive, restaurants, La Tenda Rossa. It is one of the handful of restaurants in all of Italy to receive a remarkable two stars from in the revered Michelin Red Guide! Just beyond Cerbaia is Montespertoli, famous for its red wines. You won't forget for a minute that you're in the heart of Chianti. Keep going in the direction from San Casciano towards Florence and you'll find a great cafe in the tiny village of Santa Andrea in Percussina. This village is famous for being the home of the writer-politician Niccolo Macchiavelli. Please see the link below for more photos & information, map showing the location, guest comments. Arrivals occur any day of the week. A car is essential for this location. See what the experts say about us! Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Italy Experience Maker award, Travel & Leisure Magazine Italy All-Star award, Better Business Bureau A+ perfect rating, SlowTravel Preferred, Vacation Rental Managers Association professional. Keywords: Tuscany Chianti Villa Things To Note €300 damage deposit & local hospitality tax paid in cash on arrival. Damage deposit refunded at check out less damage, if any. Check in is from 5pm to 8pm by appointment. With advance arrangement late check in 8pm-10pm €50 or 10pm-midnight €100 paid on arrival. Electricity & gas included except heat which €25/day, paid in cash. Heat available during winter months. Children 0-17 are allowed