Gaia 13BDR

Europe / Italy / Tuscany

Villa Gaia is a strikingly beautiful and secluded four-floor villa in the heart of Chianti, only 20 minutes from Siena.

up to 13
Bedrooms
up to 26
Guests
13
Bathrooms
from 7
Min. Nights

Overview

It is a luxurious and extremely sophisticated dwelling. The villa, owned for centuries by an Italian aristocratic family, is encircled by spectacular gardens, offering incredible views of the surrounding countryside. Dating back to the year 1400, it was recently restored with extreme care. The villa is 16,000 square feet and the annex is 4,800 square feet.

Several beautiful sitting areas and formal dining rooms are spread throughout the interiors of the villa.

Outdoors, there are multiple sitting and dining areas. Gardens, patios and recreational facilities are all carefully designed to provide maximum privacy from the house. There is a tennis court, swimming pool (16 x 8 meters) and whirlpool, sauna, changing room and two bathrooms, plus an outdoor (cold-water) shower and barbecue. Riding and golf facilities are nearby.

Villa Gaia is the finest private villa for rent in Tuscany with breathtaking views. it is ideal for large groups. The location is convenient, right between Florence and Siena. Optional services offered at Villa Gaia include guided tours to the most important wine-cellars in Tuscany, golfing, mountain bike tours and orchestral musical entertainment. The villa stocks an excellent selection of Tuscan and Umbrian wines and will purchase specific labels at the client’s request.


Amenities

13 Bedrooms, 13 Bathrooms

Sleeps 26 Guests

  • Wi-Fi
  • Tennis Court
  • Sauna
  • Hair Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Separate Kitchen
  • Fully Equipped
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain View
  • Private Parking
  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Pool Towels
  • Safe Box
  • DVD
  • Stereo
  • TV

Details

Bedroom Details

Bedrooms 1 & 2: Twin rooms
Bedrooms 3 - 10: Queen bedrooms
Bedrooms 11 - 13: Queen suites (1 with Jacuzzi)
All bedrooms have A/C

Bathroom Details

All bathrooms, with large shower or tub, are provided with hair dryers

Pool Details

Private swimming pool and Jacuzzi

Staff and Services

Final cleaning
House manager + 4 house staff members, 6 days per week (1 day off during the week)
Housekeeping schedule: 8:30am to 1:00pm – common areas and bedrooms
Midweek change of bed & bathroom linens (Wed)
Daily Continental breakfast from 8:30am to 9:30am
Pool towels – up to 32 towels per week
Welcome drink on arrival
Wi-Fi internet connection
Concierge service from 9 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm

Location Details

Nearest Airport: Peretola Florence Airport 53 min
Nearest serviced town: Colle val d'Elsa: 14 min
Nearest major city: Siena 34 min

Villa Notes

Electricity and air conditioning up to 2,000 kWh per week, water, and gas for hot water are included
Professional kitchen and laundry appliances operated only by the villa staff
All the extra services must be paid locally, prior to departure, unless otherwise arranged
Check-in: between 4:00 pm–7:00 pm; Check-out: before/by 10:30 am

Rates and Availability

Tax Service Charge Details*
Electricity and air conditioning over 2,000 kWh per week, charged as per meter reading Heating, charged as per meter reading Food allowance: €5,000 (€ 4,000 paid with final balance + € 1,000 in cash due on arrival) Collateral for any extras over €5,000 will be held on guests’ credit card presented at the villa on arrival Food and beverage to be paid locally on a daily basis Important! All the incidentals will be subject to 22% VAT and need to be paid locally. The villa accepts Amex only. The Italian government might require the payment of a Visitor’s Tax (approximately €1.50 – €5.00 per person, per day, depending on the location) and may be applied for the first seven days in the destination. This tax is payable locally, in Euro cash.
Security Deposit Details
€5,000 Pre-collected
Check-In Times
Check in: 4:00 PM - Check out: 10:30 AM

Exclusive Offers

Executive Owners now receive up to $100 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.

Number of Nights

Destination Dollar Amount

1-4 Nights

$50

5+ Nights

$100


You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.


Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.

Presidential Owners now receive up to $175 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.

Number of Nights

Destination Dollar Amount

1-4 Nights

$100

5+ Nights

$175


You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.


Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.

Chairman's Club Owners now receive up to $250 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.

Number of Nights

Destination Dollar Amount

1-4 Nights

$150

5+ Nights

$250


You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.


Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.

Location

Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.