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$186 / night
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Garden House – Home 5255045 Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 70 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

"Garden house" ......a flowering oasis inside the medieval walls ..

The owners Mario and Donella would like to offer you an unforgettable holiday in San Gimignano.

The accommodation

This unique and luxurious apartment is situated on the ground floor of a medieval building in the historic center and has its origins between 1100 and 1200. In the past it was part of the district of the old Convent of San Domenico, who later became old prison of San Gimignano.

The main feature that makes unique and special this apartment is the presence, in the historic center, of a large private garden, equipped with everything you need to be able to eat and relax, always green and blooming thanks to the care of the owners.

Guest access

The apartment, romantic and beautifully furnished, can host 2 people. We can provide you a cot for a baby. It is particularly suitable for a romantic getaway for couples.

It includes a large living room with full equipe kitchen, lounge area with sofa, bedroom with air conditioning, reading room and a luxury bathroom with large walk-in shower.

Included in the price you will find: heating,AIR CONDITIONIG, bed linen, satellite TV and WI-FI.

""New in 2017"": air conditioning in the bedroom!!

As a welcome gift we will offer guests a bottle of wine typical of Tuscan.

You can arrive in front of the apartment for loading and unloading luggage.

It will be offered a free parking space just outside the city walls.

Please note that during the period from 1 March to 31 October, our guests will be required to pay the city tax of Euro 1,50 per adult per day, to a maximum of 5 nights.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Arrive in San Gimignano by public transport is easy. You are arriving by train or by bus to the nearby station of Poggibonsi and from there every hour a bus to San Gimignano. From the town of San Gimignano it is possible to travel by bus to the nearest and most important cities of Tuscany, such as Siena, Florence, Volterra, Colle Val d'Elsa, Certaldo and Cecina Mare. And 'possible to buy tickets at the nearby tourist office in Piazza Duomo. All times for public transport will be available at the Garden House.

Interaction with guest

To welcome you on arrival Mario and his daughter Cristina will be happy to accompany you to the apartment and give you all the information you need and every suggestion possible to spend an unforgettable holiday in San Gimignano.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

In the house you can accommodate a child up to 'aged over 24 months.

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About the owner

Mario E Cristina B.

Tourist License
N°10554DEL08/07/2014

Calendar last updated:
12 May 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
Italy
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French, Italian

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Reviews

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“Amazing!”

Reviewed 4 Sep 2020

Casa del Giardino is an amazing place, the atmosphere is great and the owners make you feel at home. The garden looks better than in pictures and you’re right in the center of the town. Highly r… More

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Response from the owner Grazie per la tua recensione. Siamo stati molto felici di ospitarti nel nostro appartamento. Mario & Cristina

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“Eccellente!”

Reviewed 22 Aug 2020

Cristina e la sorella Claudia ci hanno accolti come amici di lunga data, aspettandoci a Poggibonsi nel luogo prestabilito, per evitarci il disagio di entrare in ZTL a San Gimignano in un’affolla… More

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Response from the owner Grazie mille per la tua recensione così dettagliata e veramente ben descritta. Un cordiale saluto. Cristina, Claudia e Mario

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“Beautiful apartment in a quiet garden”

Reviewed 18 Oct 2019

We enjoyed the best holiday ever in this beautiful apartment in the Medieval town of San Gimignano. The apartment was very clean and comfortable, with a new bathroom and well equipped kitchen. The ga… More

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Response from the owner Grazie per la tua recensione, il tuo commento molto ben dettagliato ci rende estremamente felici. Mario e Cristina

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“Great property”

Reviewed 8 Oct 2019

We spent 3 weeks in this very comfortable apartment close to everything in San Gimignano yet quiet in our lovely garden. It’s a good base to visit so many other small towns, wineries etc. Our ho… More

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Response from the owner Grazie per la tua recensione! Il tuo bellissimo commento è molto importante per il nostro futuro.Grazie ancora!!! Mario e Cristina

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“Beautiful!!!!”

Reviewed 19 Sep 2019

Casa Del Giardino is a wonderful place to stay in San Gimignano. Christina and Mario we’re both so accommodating, and so nice to talk to. Their apartment had everything we needed both inside a… More

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Response from the owner Grazie!! Per la tua recensione, la tua descrizione è quanto di meglio ci si possa aspettare da un nostro gentile ospite. Mario e Cristina

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“Gorgeous property~!”

Reviewed 21 Nov 2018

We loved our stay at San Gimignano. It was amazing! Casa del Giardino was a beautifully laid out villa. It had a beautiful patio which was accessible from the kitchen and also the bedroom. The decorat… More

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Response from the owner grazie per la vostra calorosa recensione. Vi siamo grati per aver apprezzato il nostro lavoro. Mario e Cristina

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“Excellent!”

Reviewed 24 Aug 2018

Conveniently situated within the town's walls so easy to walk to restaurants/shops etc. Private car-parking space outside the town walls (separate from the public car parks which fill up quick) s… More

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Response from the owner Grazie per la tua recensione, è stato un piacere averti con noi Mario e Cristina

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“wonderful”

Reviewed 3 Jul 2018

My husband and I stayed here for part of our honeymoon in Italy. We were greeted by Cristina and her father outside of the city walls. We decided to leave our car outside of the city as it was a bit… More

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Response from the owner Tutti i dettagli espressi nella tua recensione, ci rendono estremamente felici.Grazie!!! Mario e Cristina

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“Molto Bella!”

Reviewed 24 Apr 2018

Casa del Giardino is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever stayed. It is a peaceful oasis. The apartment is located far enough away from the throng and close enough to everything you coul… More

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Response from the owner Cara Karen. Quello che hai scritto è quanto di meglio un Host possa desiderare. Grazie mille!!! Mario e Cristina

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“Honeymoon delight”

Reviewed 1 Apr 2018

We spent three wonderful days here. Cristina and Mario met us promptly and escorted us to our free parking. Mario took our bags and met us at the door of our home away from home after Cristina walked … More

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Response from the owner Grazie per la vostra recensione, è stato un piacere avervi con noi, sarebbe molto gradito un vostro ritorno.Mario e Cristina

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Mario e Cristina (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Mario e Cristina (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Mario e Cristina (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Mario e Cristina the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Mario e Cristina (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Mario e Cristina (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Mario e Cristina (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Mario e Cristina (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Mario e Cristina (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Mario e Cristina (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Mario e Cristina (the owner) a message.

If Mario e Cristina (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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