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Just a stone's throw away from Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace, you’ll find this villa, surrounded by a small garden and beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside. There’s a shaded terrace, private pool and sundeck here to enjoy the Italian sun. Inside, there are plenty of character features and a mix of antique and modern furnishings, as well as more vistas from the bedroom windows over the landscape. When you feel like exploring, the Casa Natale di Leonardo museum is within walking distance, while the medieval town of Vinci is a short drive away.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay in Anchiano, a short walk from the Casa Natale di Leonardo
Watch the Tuscan sunset from the alfresco dining terrace
Cool off from the Italian sun in the private pool
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Home truths
This detached home is set over two levels.
The swimming pool is only available for use between May and October.
There's free parking for one car here.
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Private pool
Garden
Patio / terrace
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Daily cleaning
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
Your host can arrange a variety of services and experiences for an additional fee, including private chefs, extra cleanings, personal drivers and airport transfers, guided tours, children's cooking classes, and walking and cycling excursions.
There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities (like heating and air conditioning), city tax and security deposits – some of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Tuscany
Perhaps the first region to come to mind when you think of holidays in Italy, there’s no denying Tuscany’s beauty. The term “Rolling hills” could have been coined here, where grapes ripen on vines in the folds of the valleys and ancient towns crown hilltops. Florence, with its fairytale ancient buildings, dramatic Ponte Vecchio over the river Arno, and Rennaisance collections in the Uffizi Gallery, has always been a big...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore da Vinci's ingenious creations at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Discover the brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and models at this informative museum. From flying machines to anatomical studies, immerse yourself in the mind of a genius. Don't miss the breathtaking views from the castle tower.
Explore Casa Leonardo on the Green Road
Embark on a beautiful uphill route through Tuscan nature to reach Leonardo's birthplace. This park offers relaxing glimpses of olive groves.
Get around
Airport
Amerigo Vespucci
1 hr 9 min
Pisa International
1 hr 2 min
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
2 hr 4 min
Train station
Empoli
34 min
Bus stop
Salvino
27 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
9 min
Cafe
29 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Bilancino Beach
1 hr 23 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Emily
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Emily and her team strive to give their guests the perfect Tuscan holiday. From their portfolio of incredible homes and villas to the tailor-made experiences they've curated, this professional team is all about Italian hospitality.
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