Vista Infinita  

Description from the manager

The best feature of this Cortona villa is, without a doubt, the endless, unobstructed view over the valley below-- literally one of the best panoramas we have ever seen. And the villa itself isn't too shabby, either! With a private swimming pool, comfy living area, and close proximity to Cortona, which is where the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" starring Diane Lane takes place as well as the book it's based off of by Frances Mayes, this villa for rent provides everything you need for a relaxing family vacation. Pick up groceries and barbecue dinner with an amazing view at this Tuscany villa, or meander into town and try one of the many deliciou...s restaurants. Either way, you won't be disappointed!

[3,000 m2] Although only a short distance from the city of Cortona, this villa enjoys absolute privacy and quiet. It is located on the side of a steep hill, offering endless views of the valley floor below from both the villa and the private swimming pool [8m x 4m]. The villa is accessed from one of the main roads of Cortona, which turns off onto a gravel drive. The drive leads past the owner's villa [your only neighbor] and then up a steep incline to the villa itself. Just past the villa, steps lead up to the swimming pool which enjoys the same panoramic views. The garden and pool areas are equipped with a table and umbrella for outdoor dining, sun lounges by the pool, and a barbecue.

[185 m2]

Ground Floor: Entering into the living room of this villa, you will find a comfortable sofa and chairs along with a fireplace and satellite TV. There is also a dining area with a table for 10 and a kitchen, equipped with an oven, cook-top, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, American coffee maker, and Italian coffee maker. This floor also has a guest bathroom with a sink and toilet.

First Floor: A staircase leads up to a second, informal living area with a sofa bed [suitable for one] and another television. There are a total of three bedrooms. The first bedroom has a 180 cm king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The second bedroom has a 180 cm king-size bed, while the third bedroom has two single beds [can be combined to form a 170 cm queen-size bed upon request]. The second and third bedrooms share a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

This property is located just outside of the city of Cortona, about 800 meters from town. It is possible to walk down a steep drive from the villa and into town; for a shorter drive you can park your car at the end of the drive and easily walk in. Built high on a hill, Cortona, made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun, is absolutely beautiful from below... and once you get to the top, there are simply marvelous vistas over the entire valley. A couple of main streets feed into a charming piazza, and at the edge of the historic center there is a lovely public garden with fantastic views. Cortona is, however, a town for walkers. Streets run either uphill or down, and there are plenty of historic sights dotting the hillside just begging to be explored on foot. A train station [Terontola Cortona] about 3 km away makes taking day trips to other major cities simple and convenient.

Florence [airport]: 140 km

Siena: 72 km

Assisi: 69 km

Perugia: 49 km

Arezzo: 30 km

Camucia [Train station]: 3 km

Cortona: 800 meters

Available Amenities: Private swimming pool, satellite TV, fireplace, oven, cook-top, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, American coffee maker, Italian coffee maker, washing machine, telephone, baby bed, high chair, bug screens on all windows, barbecue.

Utilities included in the price: Heating, electricity, gas.

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

* Telephone: According to use

* Maid service: 20 Euros/hour

Nearby Attractions: Cortona [Etruscan walls, Etruscan museum, San Domenico, Diocean museum with two panels by Fra Angelico, Santa Maria delle Grazie, restaurants, shops], Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo.

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

Overall Rating

• Sara
  

  Sara's review of Vista Infinita

  Left on 07/07/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  Vista Infinita was just perfect! Nicoletta and Beppi (the owners and next door neighbors) were so helpful. It was great to be able to walk into Cortona, although it is not a very easy walk. The view is spectacular and we loved just sitting on the lawn and admiring it.
  
  The view and the town of Cortona. It is a very special place.
  
  We never got tired of Cortona. There are so many great restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Everytime we left to explore other places in Tuscany, we came racing back to Cortona and appreciated it even more!

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• Stephen
  

  Stephen's review of Vista Infinita

  Left on 09/17/2011 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  Much better than expected.
  
  View, cleanliness, owners.
  
  The climb to the villa was not lighted and the last few hundred meters are narrow.
  
  Cortona is wonderful; it's within walking distance.

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• Chris
  

  Chris's review of Vista Infinita

  Left on 07/03/2010 for a stay in June 2010
  
  

  Vista Infinita was a perfect spot for our family. Easy walking distance to the town of Cortona 10 minutes, a great pool, and an incredible view of the valley and lake below.
  
  Proximity to Cortona. Wonderful pool. Beautiful grounds.
  
  Beds could be more comfortable. Extra linens would be nice.
  
  Cortona is a wonderful town to walk to with great restaurants, friendly people, and hidden gems at every turn.

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• Silas
  

  Silas's review of Vista Infinita

  Left on 06/30/2008 for a stay in June 2008
  
  

  We had a great time! The villa was beautiful with a nice flat lawn for bocce playing which we brought with us and an outside grill to cook on. The rooms were comfortable. We enjoyed a variety of experiences including a cooking lesson at our place - excellent!.
  
  We loved having a great panoramic view of the valley below. In addition, having access to a swimming pool was great, especially since we had some warm June days.
  
  The kitchen was fairly small. We had a cooking lesson at our villa, which worked only because there is a eating area right by the kitchen that we used for the prep work.
  
  We liked being able to walk easily into town - 10 min. Cortona was a great little place with fun little shops and delicious restaurants. We also found many towns, Assisi and Arezzo, and vineyards to explore nearby.

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• Barbara
  

  Barbara's review of Vista Infinita

  Left on 05/31/2008 for a stay in May 2008
  
  

  It was fabulous. This is our 3rd Rentvillas villa and they have never let us down.
  
  The view is stunning. The house is close to Cortona - a 5 minute walk, yet you feel removed from the town itself.
  
  The property was lovely.
  
  Cortona is beautiful with loads of art and beautiful old houses up the steep brick roads. Florence is just an hour drive away and very easy to reach.

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• John
  

  John's review of Vista Infinita

  Left on 10/31/2007 for a stay in October 2007
  
  

  Can't believe I have not done this sooner. It is such a different experience sharing a house with friends where cooking together and casual hanging out add a dimension not available in other types of travel including hotels or cruises. I was very happy with Rentvillas. I arrived and knew exactly what to expect and felt well prepared to get the most out of the experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
  
  It was exactly as stated. A beautiful 300 year old stone farmhouse only a 10 minute walk up a hillside gravel road from the town's main street and bus stop. It was clean, well equipped, and loaded with charm. There were plenty of spaces to gather or scatter as our group of 5 adults discovered.
  
  We forgot flashlights which would have been helpful for walking up the road on dark evenings. As we had chosen the location specifically to avoid driving and car rental, we were prepared to walk. Some might find the hike up to the house a little daunting if they have mobility issues or lots of luggage. For those people. a rental car would take care of those issues.
  
  Friendly people everywhere we went. Great options for restaurants as well as stores to buy food for cooking in. Excellent location for taking bus to surrounding towns. Any one who has investigated the Italian Hill Country can imagine the charming reality of actually being there. We were glad to be there in mid-October past prime tourist season, but still pleasant weather.

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