We are seasoned VRBO travelers, having used this site for family vacation bookings for over 12 years. Always had a wonderful experience with the properties and the owners. This trip, and getting to meet Dennis and Gilly, made it the most memorable trip we have had. The property is simply...
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My partner and I were looking for somewhere quiet and scenic in Tuscany to stay but close enough to Tuscan towns to provide us with restaurants and entertainment. Our search took us to Borghetto Calcinia where we stayed in The Apartment and we were not disappointed. The accommodation was beautifully…
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What we immediately noticed about Calcinaia was the space. The house really is surrounded by fields and trees and there are no near neighbours. The grounds are open, the pool is huge and there is none of that closed-in, let’s jam in as many as possible feeling that we’ve had in previous villas...
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As a family we travel far and wide but this was our first visit to Italy. Dennis started our holiday off by sending us fantastic instructions on how to find Calcinaia which as we had discovered was a gift as sat nav is not the most reliable in Italy. We hired a family saloon car as we had no plans…
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After having spent five very busy days in the centre of boiling Florence, we could not have dreamt of a more relaxing place to arrive. The apartment was not only spotless but also very comfortable and waking up in the morning to have coffee overlooking the serene lake we could see from our doorstep...
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Thanks so much for getting the opportunity to spend a week in your Tuscany paradise and to get to know you. We have enjoyed every minute including your great hospitality. We will strive to be back as soon as possible.
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Our family just returned from a marvelous week at Borgo Calcinaia, which we fell in love with immediately. The farmhouse, with its authentic and charming exterior, was beautifully decorated inside. It had plenty of space for our family to spend time together, while the four bedroom and bath suites...
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We've used VRBO quite a bit and with generally good luck, but there's always the apprehension of "is this place really going to be as it appears?" In this case it is, and more.
The location, the size and quality of the home, the graciousness of Dennis and Gilly – all were fantastic. It’s a perfect...
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The wide terrace, with its lemon trees, fragrant bushes and long views over gentle Tuscan hills, is possibly the best bit of Borghetto Calcinaia, but it’s just one of many things that make this such a perfect spot for either a large family holiday or a romantic break for two. Standing alone on its... Read More…

What outstanding hosts you are and what a beautiful home you share. From the moment we drove to the stunning view to the minute we departed the gates, we had an incredible time.

Thank you for the "welcome basket", for restaurant referrals, fresh picked cherries, eggs and for being the most friendly...
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I searched the internet for several months looking for a villa in Italy to celebrate our 30th anniversary with our children before I settled on Calcinaia. What an incredibly fortunate choice I made! First, Calcinaia is incredibly beautiful. It is a restored 300 year old farm house that sits on one of the most impressive vistas we saw in Tuscany. Dennis & Gilly have redone the inside and have made it extremely… Read More…

From my initial inquiry emails this villa stood out from the rest.  Dennis was quick to respond, informative and warm.  While having traveled to Italy before, this was my first time renting a villa and I took my time searching through many options in the Tuscan region. Without question we picked the very best option. Besides the villa that is more beautiful than the pictures show, Dennis and Gilly's hospitality and small touches really set the experience apart. They had a welcome basket for... Read More…