Vinci, Florence, ITALY


"Italy is a dream
that keeps returning
for the rest of your life"

Anna Akhmatova

Villa Joyamia in the heart of Tuscany…
Treat yourself to the timeless Tuscan landscape, from every direction
a myriad of major marvels await discovery

Tuscany vacation villa rental is an ideal home base for exploring Italy’s gorgeous Tuscan countryside overflowing with vineyards, olive trees, hill towns and historic cities such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Volterra, Pisa and the beautiful Tuscan coast.
Villa Joyamia, in the heart of Tuscany, is an historic farmhouse located in an exclusive countryside.

Villa Joyamia sitting on a hilltop with unimpeded views, soft breezes and lovely grounds complete with a vegetable garden and small orchard. Guests are welcomed to the fruits of the orchards. The outdoor area highlights include a fully covered patio equipped for al fresco dining, a wood-fired BBQ pizza stone oven and a large relaxing swimming pool overlooking the countryside.

Inside, several French door entrances welcome guests into a spacious floor plan. Hand hewn beam ceilings over terra-cotta tiled floors perfectly complement a collection of Tuscan style furnishings. Two working fireplaces adorn the ground floor dining room and kitchen, along with an indoor wood burning oven, air conditioning and free wifi.
The villa also offers the possibility to attend cooking classes and or book dinner nights with our chef…

Villa Joyamia is the perfect vacation
to build memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime.

Free time activities 
around Villa Joyamia

Treat yourself to the timeless tuscan landscape and panoramic views of endless rollings hills draped in olive groves and vineyards. Take time to relax by the pool, enjoy outdoor meals and watch wonderfull sunsets. Villa Joyamia is located in a strategic area near the most important historic art cities and many middle age towns starting from Vinci, Leonardo’s birth place. This little town, can be admired directly from the garden terrace and be easily reached driving through olive orchards crossing an outstanding country side. Leonardo’s birthplace is the starting point of a network of trails, on foot or by bicycle, ascending the slopes of Montalbano.

WINE TASTING TOUR

Vinci is known for an excellent wine (Chianti DOCG and olive oil. Driving along the “Oil and Wine Roads of Loenardo’s Montalbano hills”, you can visit several farms and taste different wines and other typical local products. The vineyards of these areas produce the prized Chianti Montalbano as well as other wines as big as the dell’Empolese Bianco DOC, the DOC Colli Etruria Centrale, the Cerreto IGT and, of course, the Vin Santo.

SIGHTSEEING

The medieval village of Vinci, a seven-minute drive away, offers a variety of small shops, restaurants, cafés, the Leonardo da Vinci museum and a fortified castle open to visitors. The thermal spa town of Montecatini Terme is 30 minutes by car. Florence 40 minutes. The city was a center of medieval European trade and finance. It is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and was long ruled by the Medici family. Florence is also famous for its fine art and architecture. It is said that, of the 1,000 most important European artists of the second millennium, 350 lived or worked in Florence.
Lucca and Pisa 45 minutes, San Gimignano, Castellina in Chianti or the Tuscan coast: 60; Siena: 80; Bologna: 90; Cinque Terre: 2 hours.

TRUFFULE HUNTING TOUR

Tuscany is one of the regions with a millenary culinary history and San Miniato (15min drive from the villa) is one of the most famous medieval cities also for the delicacy of the white truffle. Here, for the White Truffle Festival, during the last three weeks of November, where outdoor tasting stands line the streets with culinary artistry. 


GOLF CLUB “BELLOSGUARDO”

Golf lovers will find a brand new course in Bellosguardo which also provides many sporting activities managed by the Bellosguardo Vinci Amateur Sports Golf Club. Bellosguardo enjoys a unique position in the hills overlooking Vinci and offers its guests a charming journey, both from technical and landscape points of view.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Explore the Tuscan countryside in a most delightful way… on horseback! Horse riding will give you the opportunity to enjoy the most authenitc sights, sounds and smells of the Chianti region away from the busy city! Ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive groves and rolling hills to offer you a collection of breathtaking and unforgettable views. 



Horseback riding is fun and memorable activity for kids & adults. An outdoor activity that is unusual and exciting for children who come from the city and spend time indoors. Feeling the fresh air on your face and in your lungs, greenery all around, the smells (good and bad!) of the countryside and the animals… a true reawakening of the senses!

Cooking class

If you love Italian food, you have come to the right place. Here you can learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch as well as many typical Italian dishes, whether it is pasta, meat, fish, pizza, Italian antipasto… You can choose from more than one type of cooking classes.

PASTA & DESSERT
ANTIPASTO & PASTA

SECOND COURSE
WITH SIDE DISHES
FULL DINNER
COURSE

Getting Married? 

For the most memorable day of your life…
Ask us about our romantic Tuscan Wedding Packages!

Our Guests

What people say about us

October 2018

This is Surreal! A Hollywood set classic, tuscan setting, cool breeze, lovely air, amenties to meet all needs. A therapeutic experience with all the other lovely places in the world, this one stands out and longs for return.

Thank you for the ultimate experience!

The Bojarskis

Ontario, Canada

August 2018

Thank you for such a wonderful time! Your home is the perfect spot for many great day trips around the area. All is beautifully restored and the views are spectacular! 

Thanks you so much! 

D. Mulato & P. Mazza

New York City, USA

August 2019

We absolutely loved this resort. Spent evenings drinking the deliciuous rosato frizzante by the pool and making pizzas. We loved our pizza night and cooking lessons with Carla. Meals we will never forget! 
Thank you for your hospitality, hoping to stay longer next time!

The Goleens

USA 

June 2018

Fabulous time, beautiful surroundings, peaceful settings, magnificent sunsets, beyond our expectation. Pictures do not do this villa justice. We thoroughly enjoyed Carla’s cooking. Thank you to Anna and Vincenzo for the warm and wonderful welcome. Your attention to detail was above and beyond.

W. Pat & D. Brady  

USA

September 2018

No word can really describe magical Joyamia! We’ll never forget the amazing views, beautiful villa and the opportunity to make forever memories with our family – memories to cherish for all time!
Thank you everything! So difficult to say goodbye, but we will carry this experience in our heart always!

Cyndi & Andy, Carli & Matt, Rachel & Cole

Cleveland, USA

October 2018

Your home is beautiful, so comfortable and welcoming. The views are memorable. Ten of us from Florida had a wonderful time enjoying your sights and your wonderful garden. We loved your many tours and everyone is so friendly.

Bill & Rowina, Richard & Diane, Sharon & Bill, Connie & John, Harry & kristin

Florida, USA

Contact us

Villa Joyamia, is located in the heart of Tuscany, in Vinci. The Villa is 40 Minutes from Florence, Lucca, Sienna, and Pisa. The house can accommodate up to 12 people:
4 couples in the main house and 2 couples in the cottage.
Great for a family or friend vacation. It’s available for weekly rentals.


What are you waiting for? Come and discover the wonders of this land!