Casa Vacanze La Porta

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : the location is good, very close to Vinci. the staff is also great, the property has a great view.. the small houses finely decorated.
  : the room (or the house) had an unbearable smell from the toilet.. even though the window is open, it was all over the place. as we stayed in March, the weather was cold and the heating was not enough. the kitchen was lovely but I wouldnt say it was functional. there was no plug for the kettle and the ones on the walls were not fitting. we had to plug out the small heating and plug in the kettle etc. this is also OK but the smell can make you throw out..

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We stayed 10 days in the apartment Cosimo il Veccio in April. It is very spacious for two but also equipped for 3 (maybe 4). The apartments interior is of very high quality, tastefully arranged, everything was very clean and working (no dripping taps, etc.) The landlady took care of us, it is however advantageous if you have a few Italian words at hand. The view is just stunning and the pool area is very nicely put. There is no traffic noise. The apartment is not the warmest, it's not directly under the roof and the sun shines in only in the afternoon. Which is a bit disadvantageous early in the year but maybe just right in the summer heat. The main room of the apartment is heated by a floor heating system which worked well. The private outside area is just in front of the door. The apartment is ideally situated for hiking and visiting Florence, Pisa, Siena by train from Empoli.
  : The main house was originally not build to have 3 apartments, as a consequence one very clearly hears noise (steps, voices) from the other people staying in the upstairs and (to lesser extent) in the next door apartment. Probably the opposite is also true. The veranda is not entirely private, it is one large room separated from the area for Lorenzo il Magnifico by a folding screen. The outside area is not on the grass but only in front of the apartment. In all, these things let us reduce the comfort rating by one step, it is up to you to decide how important this is to you.

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : - very detailed authentic place. everywhere You look everyrhing is made of authentic furniture, paintings, you feel really comfortable and in Da Vinci origins - quiet place with many places to taste local wines, olives, cheese. - parking on site, pool, fully equipped kitchen, small surprises to taste, small details like historic doors, saloons etc.
  : - cold rooms because of offseason- no wood for fireplace fire available

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Location was perfect. Up on a hill overlooking the beautiful Tuscany landscape. The owner was very friendly and easygoing.Very authentic building.
  : It was way too cold in the building and the bed did not have a proper blanket.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : We liked the location, it must be amazing in the summer, because now it was too cold to use the swimming pool. The house has a nice view and the apartment was very spacious and furnished with antique furniture.
  : It is just my opinion, but it was too cold for my taste. If there wasnt an extra blanket in the dresser, I wouldnt be able to sleep.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The welcome from Filomena and Madelief was wonderful. There is a beautiful shared space where you can find herbs and spices, but also really good wine. If you have any questions during your stay, they are readily available and willing to help you.The house itself was nice and clean and had all the necessary amenities. The location is very convenient. You can take a train from Empoli to get to Firenze in under 30 minutes, and the surrounding area of Vinci is beautiful to drive through.All in all: would highly recommend staying here!
  : It took a little bit longer for the hot water to come in, but this improved during our stay. Therefore, it could have been due to the fact that the water had to be transported uphill.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Excellent top of the hills views. Well equipped kitchen and access to a common area where we could find things to either buy or use for free. Also dog friendly.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : unbelievable views and if you are looking for a private getaway this is the perfect place. the host was very kind with driving us to a place too far to walk
  : was very isolated and if you dont have a car it is a very difficult situation. The supermarket isnt close and is a very steep walk

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Fantastic views and sunset! Lovely swimming pool and very comfortable bed.
  : We were sent a message to say that check in starts at 4pm. On Booking.com it says check in is from 1400 which is when we would have liked to arrive. I should have questioned this beforehand but we delayed our arrival until after 3pm and we found that our room was actually ready for us.