Absolutely wonderful, historic place surrounded by olive groves and beautiful views of Tuscany. The owners made our stay so comfortable and shared a lot of the history of the old mill, which made it even more special for us. Easy to get to many great sites to visit via car.
This property was all that we were looking for in our stay, close to a town Arezzo, and also in the countryside with lovely views, lovely walks nearby on property through the olive trees. The property was very well kitted out in the kitchen with all one needed to cook up a meal for your family. The outside patio was lovely for spending time with the nice weather we had for our stay . Zinaida was such a lovely host we so enjoyed our chats when she was around and the information she provided was much appreciated on places of interest, restaurants and events taking place locally. I would highly recommend visiting this property for anyone who enjoys the simple country Tascan lifestyle.
If you have a vision of what a typical Tuscan farmhouse might look like, then this is it! In fact, itâs an old mill, not a farmhouse. We were two couples and stayed for three weeks in May in this wonderful place. For us, the highlight was sitting on the large patio, listening to all the birds, hearing the church bells every half hour (but not at night!), listening to the babbling brook and looking out over the olive groves and across the Val di Chiana. The patio provided ample shade if the sun was too hot or during an occasional shower. It took a while to get used to the upside-down arrangement with the bedrooms and bathrooms on the lower level. The main staircase is fairly steep and a little uneven but there is a handrail on one side to provide support. The outside staircases provide an easier option to go between floors. The bathroom for the âmillâ bedroom is quite small but there is no danger of falling in the shower â itâs too narrow!
I said the highlight was the patio but, in fact, the highlight was wonderful Nadia, the host. I canât imagine a more charming host â helpful and responsive when needed but very concerned about not intruding. Nadia, her husband Roberto and son were often working around the olive farm tending to tasks that had been delayed by the cool wet spring. Although you can take a walk through the olive groves or up the steep road past the church, it is not possible to walk into a nearby village which means you need to use the car to pick u
Staying at this villa for 6 nights was so much fun and very relaxing. Nadia had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay just magical. We cannot wait to visit again.
We loved our stay at this villa. It more than fulfilled our dream to stay in an authentic Tuscan home. Nadia was a warm and gracious host who gave us recommendations upon arrival and responded quickly to any questions or issues that arose. As it is a working olive farm, the family was often around working on the vast property during the day. It was never an issue as they gave us plenty of privacy and we were mostly away during the day visiting the beautiful towns in Tuscany. The views from the house were lovely, especially from the kitchen windows. The house and kitchen were fully equipped and we ate breakfast in as well as cooking a couple dinners. The house worked great for 2 couples, but had 2 other sleeping areas if you had a family or other group. We would return here and highly recommend this amazing property.
This is a charming, quirky property, so layout is unusual. We enjoyed using the big kitchen and dining on the terrace upstairs with views. As for bedrooms downstairs there is plenty of space with three bedrooms (and the master has a tiny fourth bedroom in an attic space). The bedroom with ensuite only has a thin door connected to another bedroom, so is less private, while the more private master bedroom (the one with the attic space) has no ensuite. But all was prettily done up and very comfy.
Check in was easy - our host was so welcoming and helpful. The grounds of the property are huge and she came and went some days to care for the grounds but made sure we had privacy.
We were there in the middle of a heatwave (nobody's fault) so could not make the most of exploring the olive groves, enjoying the hammock, and using the terrace in the hotter part of the afternoon. But in less extreme weather this is an ideal and very inviting place.
Renting through VRBO was easy. The owner was easy to communicate with for extra information. She was very helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to speak with.
Mulinmaria was chosen because I wanted to experience a Tuscan home in the country side. It turned out to be a perfect choice. It is surrounded by acres of olive trees with a creek running beside it. You could hear church bells and even a Rooster crowing in the morning. Mulinmaria's location is ideal for day trips to Cortona, Greve, Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Arezzo. The outdoor terrace was very inviting, we wish the weather had been warmer to utilize it more. The host, Nadia is a lovely, kind lady who was very helpful and accommodating. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable was available. We have been vacationing in Italy for one month and the last place to call home for a week was Mulinmaria. It's wonderful to bring home happy memories of our time in Italy and the experience of our time in this lovely Tuscan home.
The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. It's close to Assisi, Perugia, Firenze, Siena, Montepulciano, and of course Arezzo. It is very rural despite being a ten minute drive to all the shops we needed. All we could hear were the wind, crickets, and the churchbells from the church whose steeple we could see at the crest of the hill (and peace and quiet is very important to us). The house was bigger than we needed, with a very large and well appointed kitchen. The grounds were lovely. We especially loved sitting out on the covered patio, all day and evening. Nadia was very kind and considerate to us. Since it is so rural, we would definitely recommend a strong insect repellent! We found one that worked at the nearby Esselunga. Grazie mille, Nadia!
4 of us had a very relaxing time at the mill. It has everything you need and is very comfortable. It's a good location to visit charming towns in Tuscany.
This property is impossible to praise as highly as it deserves
This villa is stunning in every way. The period details in every room, doorway, ceiling, floor, doors, etc. are absolutely spectacular. The outdoor patios are very welcoming spaces. The sunset views are awe inspiring.
The home is very roomy and comfortable. All modern amenities are at your disposal.
The host, Nadia, is the most lovely woman. She is so welcoming. So helpful. She is there if you need help deciding what sights to see or recommendations for restaurants, etc. But, she gives her guests their privacy.
Nadia and her husband, Roberto, bought the property many years ago. Originally a grain mill from the early 1800s. They renovated it into a family home and raised their two children there. You can see how much this home means to her and her family. Especially, when she glows while sharing their story. Although her children are grown and she and her husband live elsewhere in Arezzo, they all still think of Mulinmaria as 'home'. It warms my heart to think that they still celebrate holidays at the villa...all gathering in the place they call home.
The property is well maintained...olive trees, flowers, plants. It really is a wonderland.
You can easily see the pride taken in maintaining this villa.
Ciao!
Excellent place to stay in a beautiful part of Tuscany
We stayed here for all of April and found the old mill an excellent base from which to explore Arezzo, Cortona and several other historic towns in the area. The location was also great for us as we enjoy hiking and there are plenty of quiet peaceful trails through the olive groves and woods right from the back door and certainly in April there were no tourists or other hikers. The beginning of April was still a little chilly and we would have appreciated the owners heating the house up a little more in preparation for our arrival, but we soon got that sorted.
The GPS location on VRBO appears to be incorrect and we found the directions less than clear, however when we called eventually Nadia told us that the mill was marked on Google Maps and given that we found it successfully.
Very attractive old property, perfect location, Nadia and Roberto were helpful and considerate hosts - definitely a place to be recommended!
Best experience ever! If all we did in Tuscany was stay at the Mulin Maria, life would have been good. But Nadia made it even more wonderful. She spent a day teaching us how to make ravioli, then she and her husband shared dinner with us. Pair that with church bells, the sweet sounds of the nearby stream, and the surrounding rolling hills full of olive trees, and it was the perfect experience. Highly recommend.
MulinMaria is a quaint converted mill just off the main highway between Arezzo and Cortona. It is a good base to visit Tuscany with good access to Florence , Arezzo, Siena, the Chianti region and Val dâOrcia.
The property is best suited for up to two families totaling 7 persons as there are two double beds and three singles.
It is a great value and the hostess Nadia could not have been kinder.
We had a wonderful stay of 5 nights at Mulinmaria. The property is beautifully unique with a great history. We especially loved the large terrace where we spent our mornings with coffee and days/evenings with wine overlooking the magnificent views of the olive trees and Tuscan countryside. It was perfect.
As nice as Mulinmaria is perhaps the best part was Zinaida. She is an absolutely charming and lovely person.
I highly recommend anyone wanting to stay in a peaceful old Tuscan home to consider this property.
Wir mussten im September kurzfristig wegen Corona von Frankreich in die Toskana umbuchen und waren mit der Wahl sehr zufrieden. Die Italiener nehmen die Corona-SchutzmaĂnahmen sehr ernst, so dass das Risiko sich hier anzustecken nicht höher war als in Deutschland.
Das Haus ist wunderschön gelegen mitten in Olivenhainen, etwa 200 m von einer kleinen StraĂe entfernt. Es ist wunderbar ruhig hier. Von der HauptstraĂe hört man nichts, ab und zu kommt eine leichtes Rauschen der ZĂŒge aus dem Tal.
Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll restauriert worden und eingerichtet. Besonders die KĂŒche ist ein Ort, an dem man gerne verweilt. Die Terrasse ist sehr groĂzĂŒgig angelegt. Der schönste Platz ist jedoch auf der HĂ€ngematte vorne, neben dem Haus zwischen zwei BĂ€umen und im Schatten einer Zypresse.
Das Haus ist auch fĂŒr elektrosensible geeignet. Das WLAN im Haus kann man abstellen und ĂŒber ein LAN Kabel ins Internet gehen. Der nĂ€chste Sendemast ist mehr als 2 km entfernt.
Ab und zu kommt Zinaida, die Vermieterin vorbei, schaut nach dem Rechten und kĂŒmmert sich um den MĂŒll. Es ist angenehm sich mit ihr zu unterhalten, sie weiĂ viel ĂŒber das Haus und die Gegend zu erzĂ€hlen.
Nach Arezzo fĂ€hrt man 20 min, nach Florenz eine gute Stunde. Etwas unangenehm sind ZTL-Zonen in den InnenstĂ€tten. Diese sind sehr groĂ (besonders in Florenz) und man wird ĂŒber eine Kamera erfasst, ohne dass man es merkt. Es drohen einem hohe BuĂgelder, wenn man diese ohne Genehmigung befĂ€hrt. Also lieber auf die regulĂ€ren ParkplĂ€tze fahren und etwas laufen.
Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt und kommen gerne wieder.
We loved staying in this old house in tranquil Tuscany setting. Nadia was a lovely and friendly host. The house had lots of space and the outside terrace was great for the hot weather. I would recommend Mulinmaria completely
This property is exactly as pictured online and so warm and charming. We really enjoyed everything about our stay in Mulinmaria. Nadia and her husband Roberto and their son are wonderful hosts and so welcoming. We got the opportunity to spend time with them cooking and learning about the history of their home and where they were brought up in Italy. Nadia also shared history about the area of Tuscany and Arezzo. The house is surrounded by olive trees on a hill away from town, so it is quiet and peaceful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this home and the hosts. It was perfect for our family vacation with 4 adults and 2 kids we had plenty of room. Thank you Nadia for a memorable stay in your lovely home.