Medieval Watchtower near Florence

My boyfriend and I stayed at the tower apartment for two nights in early January 2014. We really enjoyed our stay and were excited to learn about the history of the tower. The apartment is very spacious and the full kitchen (stove, microwave, large refrigerator, espresso machine, etc.) allowed us to cook meals there and further enjoy the experience. The terrace on the roof of the tower provides beatiful views and is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings (provided it isn't raining, as was our experience). I will certainly be visiting again!

We are total eight people staying in the watchtower for four nights. I was first attracted by this unique building, you can feel the historic atmosphere once you entered, it's a very special experience to live there. It's located 15km from center of Florence but it's easy to get there by driving 15mins or by public transport.

Majla and her husband are great host, we met when we arrived and have good communication via phone during our stay. Nevertheless the dinner they made for us, it's fantastic local taste which you can't taste in restaurant, especially the tiramisu, it was the most delicious tiramisu I ever have in my lifetime!!!

the best experience we had in italy was staying in the watchtower.
the hosts are great - they are ready to help with whatever you need, and wont bother you if you just want to enjoy your time here.
we felt at home almost immediately - and what a home it is!
the view from your private rooftop is amazing. we tried to have as many lunches as we could up there.
the apartment has everything you need, and more, filled with lots of small beautiful items.
the town is very quiet with nice walking hikes you can do, and has a few shops to get you by.
florence is 15 minutes away by car.

we left happy and envious of the children that grew up there!

A wonderful stay in this quiet, out-of-the-way location. Highly recommended!

The Medieval watchtower apt was such an amazing place to stay! Beautiful views, a perfect location to explore Tuscany, and some furry bonuses if you like cats! We had dinner the night we arrived at the watchtower and Marco made us the best meal of our entire trip. This is an amazing place to stay, highly recommended!

Majla and her husband were very friendly and helpful hosts and welcomed us with a bottle of Prosecco.
What a great and warm welcome!
Their home is absolutely extraordinary!
The tower is a wonderful place with a great view, even the dome of Florence is visible. It`s a challenge to enter the top of the tower, but it`s fun.
In San Donato you can buy good food (try the grocery).
Highly recommended!

A truly wonderful place to stay and Majla was an excellent host! The pasta making was one of the highlights of our two week honeymoon. Thank you so much - we loved it!

AMAZING!!!!! We had a delightful 4 night stay at the watchtower. Majla and Marco were very hospitable and gracious hosts. The apartment has such character and everything you need. We used it as a base to drive to Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano and Florence. At the end of each day it was like coming back to your own home.

I HIGHLY recommend taking up the offer of dinner prepared by Majla and Marco. We did this on our last night and it was fantastic!

Thanks for a great opportunity and sharing your kindness.

We loved staying in Majla's Watchtower. We also rented her studio at the same time and it provided the perfect amount of space and privacy for our group of four. The views cannot be beat. Majla was a wondeful, accomodating host. Do the cooking class with Majla and Marco - it's fantastic!! Highly recommend.

Majla and her husband were great hosts. They did everything they could to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. They were so friendly and helpfull. The Watchtower is amazing and very cozy. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We are looking forward to comming back another time.

Staying in the Medieval Tower was amazing. Although we had an unexpected situation, Majla & Marco did more than necessary to help us in any way possible. We met a couple while traveling & recommended they stay here while in the Tuscan region. They also LOVED it. The view from the top of the tower is stunning, even in February. We did the cooking class and it was delicious! The tour of the winery was once in a lifetime. The views from there are just what you imagine the hills of Chianti to look like...again, even in winter. We rented a car in Florence & drove (without GPS, only a map) and it was relatively simple. If you're looking for a unique stay with welcoming hosts just down the hall, this is the place.

Majla’s studio is a dream. The breathtaking view to the Alpes and to the Tuscan mountains and villas is itself worth the trip. The apartment is perfectly equipped, with everything you need from the kitchen and bedroom, but with a plus: DVDs and a fireplace for the cold days (we were there in winter). By the way, I recommend Tuscany for any season of the year. The days are shorter in the winter, it is true, but Tuscany is also passionate and suny in the cool breeze.

Majla and Marco are really attentious, communicative and lovely.

I only have compliments to this studio and to Majla and Marco. Definitely would recommend it and will certainly come back!

We stayed in both the Studio for two days and the Watch Tower for 4 days. Majla is a great host and made sure we had what we needed whenever we had questions or needed something. The Studio is easy to access and has a kitchen to cook in. The views from the terrace outside the studio (and the windows inside) are breath taking. We were there at the end of December, which is cold, but we were lucky to have a couple of sunny days. The house is about a 5 minute walk from the bus station where you can catch the bus to Florence - drops off right at S,M,N, train station, so it is very convenient. The ride to Florence is about 40 minutes. There are also some small shops by the bus stop to buy groceries to cook for those who don't have cars (like us). Majla was very helpful in getting us set up with the bus schedule, and she has a book in the apartment that answers most of the key questions that travelers will have.

Our one-week stay at Majla & Marco's place was relaxing and wonderful. The studio was clean, spacious and well-equipped. Majla and Marco were friendly and informative hosts. And we highly recommend their cooking class.

We had an amazing time, everything was perfect!!! Know I even know how to make homemade pasta and was part of a beautiful proposal!!! Thank you for everything!!!

Se você quer a tranquilidade da Toscana este é o (website hidden) e minha esposa ficamos no apartamento por 3 dias e tivemos uma excelente estadia. A Majla e o Marco são ótimos, muito receptivos e atenciosos. O apartamento é muito grande, acomoda muito bem até 5 pessoas. A cozinha é pequena, mas possui banheiro, quarto e sala bem amplos. O apartamento é mais bonito que nas fotos. Fomos recebidos com uma garrafa de vinho de boas vindas e lareira no quarto. Para quem se hospedar é recomendado que alugue um carro, pois é distante de Firenze, e dá pra conhecer as redondezas da Toscanas e sair pra comer, pois não há restaurantes por perto. Há um mercadinho, mas não dá pra se ter uma refeição completa. Mas se quiser ficar no apartamento também é muito interessante, possui uma área grande, que dá pra passar um dia bem tranquilo. Tivemos uma excelente estadia, ótimos lugar pra descansar, recomendamos este lugar se você quer ficar um pouco longe de agitação.

un lugar muy lindo! pasamos 5 noches y todo estaba (website hidden) un lugar que no te dan ganas de salir de ahi! la casa tenia todo lo necesario para unas vaciones (website hidden) tal cual se ve en las fotos y las indicaciones para llegar estan muy correctas. recomendamos mucho este lugar! besos Pepe y Maju de Uruguay!!!

Our stay in Bagno di Ripoli was realy nice, a great spot to visit Florence, but even more so to explore Tuscany. The studio is very cozy and spacious, and the views are amazing.

Majla and her husband were very welcoming. I highly recommend the pasta making course!!

We had a unique experience to stay in the private home of majle and marc few nights. We loved every item they collected and carefully designed. We got a lot of ideas we establish our own home when we get back. To Florence we took the bus with detailed explanations of Majle. We loved the village and start the morning with fresh coffee and cakes in the cafe near the house and then refreshing tramping in the forest enchanted just around the corner. Highly recommend.

Our stay in the the Majla and Marco's studio at the villa was perfect. The villa is a wonderful escape from the heat of the city, and the views are amazing. Majla was very helpful and accommodating, and the apartment itself has a lovely rustic charm. Checking out the hikes outlined in the guest book is recommended, and the directions on how to reach Florence were thorough and easy to understand.

Finding this amazing watchtower to stay in was the best part of our Tuscany holiday. We had many wonderful happy hour drinks on the roof of the tower over looking the rolling hills and valleys. Majla and Marco were amazing. So friendly and inviting. I felt like I had always known them. You must do a cooking class with Majla as well. So much fun making pasta while drinking a nice glass of vino and then to sit down and enjoy your creations. We can't wait to go back. Next time needs to be longer than 4 days though. So close to Florence and to explore the neighboring villages. Just wonderful.