Villa La Nussa

Hotel Description

You know what? I almost drove right past Villa La Nussa the first time I visited Capolona – it’s tucked along Via Vittorio Veneto in this quiet stretch where the road curves toward the Arno valley, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. The building itself has this understated elegance that feels authentically Tuscan without trying too hard, if that makes sense. None of those over-the-top Renaissance knockoffs you see everywhere else.

The thing about staying here is that you’re actually in a real Italian town, not some tourist bubble. Capolona sits about 15 minutes from Arezzo (and I mean a proper 15 minutes, not the “Italian 15 minutes” that somehow becomes 30), so you can easily hit the bigger sights, but then you come back to this genuinely peaceful place where locals are walking their dogs and chatting with neighbors. The hotel staff – well, they’re the kind of people who remember you ordered extra espresso at breakfast and just bring it without asking the second day. Small touches like that.

What really impressed me was how they’ve maintained the character of what I’m pretty sure used to be a villa while making it actually comfortable for modern travelers. The rooms have these beautiful old tile floors that stay cool even in summer, and the bathrooms are properly updated (thank goodness – nothing ruins a trip like questionable plumbing). I stayed in one of the rooms facing the hills, and honestly, waking up to that view of the Casentino valley with the morning mist… it’s the kind of thing that makes you want to extend your stay. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the property too, which – let’s be real – isn’t always a given in these converted historic buildings.

Parking is straightforward, which matters more than you’d think when you’re navigating these narrow Italian streets with a rental car. There’s a little garden area where you can sit with a glass of wine in the evenings, and it’s quiet enough that you can actually hear the church bells from town without any traffic noise drowning them out. The breakfast spread is what you’d hope for – proper Italian coffee, fresh pastries, local cheeses and prosciutto – but they also had options for my vegetarian travel companion, which was thoughtful.

I mean, a 9.1 rating sounds almost too good to be true, but after spending four nights there, I get it. It’s one of those places where everything just works without feeling corporate or impersonal. You’re close enough to explore Arezzo’s antique markets or take day trips to Florence (about an hour by car), but you’re also in this little pocket of Tuscany that most tourists never discover. The kind of place where you end up chatting with the owner about local hiking trails and restaurant recommendations – and actually wanting to follow their advice.

Rooms

• Deluxe Family Suite with 5 single beds, 3 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom House with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 5 adults, 3 children
• Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 3 children
• Four-Bedroom Apartment Split Level with 1 single bed, 2 single beds and 3 × 1 large double bed for 8 adults, 5 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Valeriu from United States (9/10)

  The host was very professional and very helpful with suggestions to visit the area

• Leonards from Latvia (9/10)

  Old house and helpful people.

• Hanna from Germany (9/10)

  Amazing villa with the great host. Very authentic and vintage place. Clean room. There are some services available, as for example breakfast at the property.

• Allan from United States (9/10)

  This was my first stop in Tuscany, sorta random. WOWOW. I was impressed with the tour the host provided of the facility and my room. She also gave me directions to a restaurant in the city plus suggested a hillside drive for photos the following morning which turned out to be spectacular. This is a one of a kind property with a family history which is worth the visit. I also want to say thanks to the host for all her assistance and information… she made my stay very enjoyable. A sorry I had to leave so early in the morning!!!! On the river, short walk to the city. Just great.

• Matteo from Italy (9/10)

  Location was great

• Leopoldo from Italy (8/10)

  Great place! Everything looked great and the lady was super nice with great service attitude, free parking space and a beautiful garden. The place is spacious and nice, highly recommended!

• Evelin from Italy (9/10)

  Our stay at Villa La Nussa was amazing! The apartment we booked was spacious and cozy. We were able to arrange a later check in due to traffic and when we arrived our host had turned on the heating in the apartment which was very kind. They have a parking area for guests across the street so it was accessible and we could tell that there was a lot of love in maintaining the traditional charm of the facilities.

• Marius from South Africa (9/10)

  very clean and classy

• Ivan from Italy (8/10)

  Peaceful place with fantastic swimming pool outdoor

• Joerg from China (9/10)

  A very nice property with Apartments in traditional beautiful Tuscany style. A lot of nice opportunities to sit outside and have breakfast or Dinner outside as well. The apartment was cleaned every day – very nice and convenient! It was cool inside without Aircon while we had outside 36 deg C – very healthy climate control by the Building structure! The Wifi-System (for me very important) worked perfect all over the property! A beautiful Garden and a big enough pool made the stay perfect for us (Family of 3) Cinzia the host helped us with recommendations and fantastic Bio Olive Oil. Overall the owners cared for a friendly and healthy sustainable style. The location was perfect to reach the important cities and villages within 1 h driving (Siena, Florence,…).

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