Casa Leonardo in the Tuscan countryside near Florence Prato and Pistoia
Completely renovated farmhouse with exposed stones and bricks, typical of the Tuscan countryside furnished with valuable furniture of about 85 square meters with a splendid view over the plain of Florence Prato and Pistoia. The property is spread over two floors and consists of a living area on the ground floor with a living room and kitchen with fireplace from which through a terrace and stairs to the rear garden. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms one of which with two single beds that can be joined together as needed and become double and two bathrooms one with a shower and the other with a Jacuzzi. In the basement, connected by a spiral staircase with the ground floor, there is a cellar dating back to the end of '800 with characteristic vaulted ceilings and stone walls. It is also furnished and comfortable during the summer as a cool place for dinners or a simple aperitif in relaxation. The property is accompanied by exclusive parking for two cars, and an exclusive rear garden of about 70 square meters. complete with gazebo with sitting area which can be accessed both from the kitchen and from the cellar. From all parts of the building and from all rooms you can enjoy an excellent view of the surrounding plains and the hills of Montalbano. 4-legged friends are welcome but we would prefer to be warned of their presence. For an extra fee, it is possible to request an exclusive tourist guide available for the whole of Tuscany, as well as a private driver with his own vehicle, with access to all the areas excluded from traffic, in major cities.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 6498639
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Quarrata
Located in Quarrata, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Golf Club Le Pavoniere and Tenuta Le Farnete are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Villa Celle and Renai Park. Cantagrillo Pool and Wonder Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, horse riding and hiking.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 49 min drive - 38.5 km
Uffizi Gallery - 55 min drive - 44.5 km
Ponte Vecchio - 55 min drive - 44.5 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 56 min drive - 42.1 km
Getting around
Montale Agliana Station - 12 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Pineta - 18 min walk
Antichi Sapori - 3 min drive
Bar Grazia - 20 min walk
Bar Enoteca L'Indicatore - 15 min drive
Bar Vinicio - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Leonardo in the Tuscan countryside near Florence Prato and Pistoia pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Casa Leonardo in the Tuscan countryside near Florence Prato and Pistoia?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Leonardo in the Tuscan countryside near Florence Prato and Pistoia?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Leonardo in the Tuscan countryside near Florence Prato and Pistoia?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Leonardo in the Tuscan countryside near Florence Prato and Pistoia located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Villa la Magia and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cantagrillo Pool and Wonder Park. Church of San Michele and Villa Medicea di Poggio a Caiano are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Casa Leornardo was a wonderful place to call home for a few days. Our host Jari was extremely helpful and very easy to communicate with.
An easy drive to Florence and other surrounding towns.
If you love gelato you must visit Dolci Tentazioni in the town Piazza Risorgimento!
Brij N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Brij e la sua famiglia sono stati ospiti eccellenti. Sono persone simpatiche e di facile comunicazione. Hanno condotto la casa in maniera perfetta. Gli consiglio vivamente !
Very nice place. Excellent host. Great little village with good places to eat. I would not recommend Haam because service was awful. Wonderful man at the outdoor market has good meats and cheese. He gave us samples with wine!!
Mary L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
We thank you for the nice review. You were very friendly and environmentally friendly guests. Thank you for the thoughts you left us. I hope to meet you again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Piper D.
20 May 2019
Beautiful views, central location and comfortable accommodations
My husband and I've spent a little over a week in Quarrata at the Venturi's beautiful "Leonardo house". We couldn't believe the fantastic views, both from the bedroom facing West (?) Or from the back yard East (?).
We loved the cozy kitchen and French doors to the garden. The wine cellar was a fun place to sip wine and cool down.
The central location is wonderful for day trips to do many Tuscan towns; Pistoia, Pisa, Lucca, Sienna and winery in the hill towns. What a blast. We'd stay again in a heartbeat
Piper D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you very much for your kindness.
We are also grateful for the nice words reserved for us.
If you come back to Italy I hope you will choose us again.
See you soon
Sincerely
Jari e Caterina
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brenda O.
4 Oct 2017
Wonderful Place In Quarrata
We spent 10 days in this lovely home. It was the perfect home base for all our day trips and the country village setting provided beautiful, relaxing views. Jari and Caterina were truly wonderful. They were helpful with any questions we had and even escorted us down to the grocery store in town our first day. Caterina's family owns the olive grove across the street from the house and provides a bottle for their guests. The house has everything you need for a carefree stay of any length. There's an awesome 800 year old cellar downstairs that we just never found the time to use. We'll get to it next time :) We highly recommend this property.
Brenda O.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
thanks for your beautiful words.
We are honored to have you had as guests we hope to see you soon.
Best regards
Jari e Caterina
Verified
10/10 Excellent
brenda d.
30 June 2018
Perfect location for touring the regions surrounding Florence. Easy drive to Florence airport
Our hosts went over and beyond being helpful and gracious. We had a door lock problem which they immediately fixed. Also we had a traffic situation because of a festival in town where we couldn't get back to the house our normal route. Our host immediately drove over and met us and led us home. The house is decorated to a high standard. A lovely garden in the back and a quaint cellar for enjoying wine. The beds were comfortable, everything you require is in the kitchen. I would not hesitate to book this lovely home. It is close enough to explore Florence, Bologna area, Pisa and more!
I will definately book again if I find myself in the area again.
brenda d.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are very happy to have hosted Brenda and her husband Peter. They are friendly and nice people. They have respected the rules of the house and we are happy that they spent happy days at Leonardo's home. More than recommended. I hope to reconnect you.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise L.
18 Apr 2018
Awesome Villa!!!!
We spent 8 days in Tuscany with Casa Leonardo as our home base. What a fantastic villa. We were central to everything...no more than a couple of hours to Pisa, Siena, Assisi, and less than that to Lucca, Florence, Prato...Wow! Jari was super, super nice and welcoming. Within 5 minutes after arriving, we drove off the road and needed a tow truck. Within 5 minutes after receiving an email from us, Jari was with us to help. Thank you so much, Jari!
The villa is clean, comfortable and oozes the essence of what Tuscany is about. Our view was wonderful, and enjoyed our mornings drinking caffe and entertaining our cat friends! (They are optional)
We could have spent a month here, and will return! I highly recommend this villa for an experience of a lifetime! Caio!
Denise L.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Vi ringraziamo per la vostra cordialità e per come avete condotto la nostra casa vacanze.
Speriamo di riavervi come ospiti.
Saluti Jari e Caterina
We just returned from a 6 night stay at this property and had a wonderful experience in this lovely, small town of Quarrata. The property was as described and Jari and Caterina met us at the property a little earlier than check in. They were pleasant and helpful and offered their assistance at any time we needed. Fortunately, we did not have to bother them at all! Please be advised you absolutely need a car to get anywhere in the Tuscany region, as this property is to the north of Florence . We were able to visit Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Sienna and a beautiful beach town of Viareggio. Most were about an hour's drive away. There weren't too many wineries with tours nearby, but we did find one, on our last day, in Carmignano. What we loved most about our stay is that this is not a tourist town, and although we do not speak Italian, we met so many wonderful people who were willing to help us and made us feel very at home. Jari arranged a chef to cook for us the first night and the food was wonderful, with enough leftovers to eat the next night. Although the chef did not speak English, he gave us some restaurants to visit in the area. Jari also arranged for his neighbor, who is a licensed tour guide, to show us around Florence and we made a lifelong friend! We stayed here the last 6 nights of a 17 day trip to Italy and it was a perfect place to relax and unwind after all our previous touring.
Gary L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Gary ed il suo gruppo sono stati ospiti eccellenti, cordiali e simpatici. Abbiamo avuto modo di organizargli degli eventi, i quali sono stati molto apprezzati da loro.
Hanno rispettato le regole della casa, lasciando tutto molto in ordine.
Avrei piacere di incontrarli di nuovo in futuro e magari ospitarli ancora...
Consigliatissimi..!!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jürgen G.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Im Großen und Ganzen war der Aufenthalt okay. Möchte trotzdem noch einige Schwachpunkte aufzählen. Sauberkeit (Kühlschrank) Küche könnte, muss besser sein. Das gilt auch für den schönen angepriesenen Keller, in dem die verdreckten Gartenmöbel standen und so keine Gemütlichkeit wie auf dem Bildern ausstrahlte. Moskito Schutztür war defekt und nicht brauchbar. Wurden dadurch trotz Authan verstochen. Der schöne Eingangsbereich ist sehr dunkel und daher nicht gemütlich. Gefühlt liegt das Haus wie an einer Hauptstraße. Sehr laut und stark befahren. Türen und Fenster sind sehr hellhörig!
Jürgen G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Grazie per la recensione. Abbiamo apprezzato le cose positive e miglioreremo le cose negative. Ci dispiace per il transito stradale, perché temporaneamente la strada alternativa per Lucciano è chiusa per lavori (di solito la zoba è tranquilla). Siete stati ospiti cordiali rispettando le regole della casa. Consigliati
Es war alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und sehr bemüht. Die Restaurantempfehlung war sehr gut. Nur zu empfehlen!!
Isabell G.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Grazie della vostra recensione; è stato un piacere conoscervi. Spero che abbiate la possibilità di tornare.
Cordiali saluti Casa Leonardo
Pied à terre agréable avec tout le confort nécessaire.
Nos hôtes ont été particulièrement chaleureux, accueillants et nous ont aidés à résoudre 2 incidents fâcheux ( pas de GPS et amende autoroute injustifiée.)
Nous avons visité Florence, Sienne, Lucca, Piensa,Pistoia, San Giminiano, Arrezo, Pise.
Grande richesse patrimoniale de l’Italie, à visiter sans modération.
Bon accueil en général des Italiens, très agréables avec les touristes .
Bernadette S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Gruppo splendido. Buona comunicazione e hanno rispettato le regole della casa! Siamo stati felici di "aiutarli" quando c'è stato bisogno. Consigliati !
Angenehmes Haus mit allen erforderlichen Einrichtungen inklusive Waschmaschine und Klimagerät. Das vom Eigentümer liebevoll eingerichtete Haus bietet genügend Platz und ist als Standort für Ausflüge nach Florenz oder Siena sehr gut geeignet.
It was the second time for 4 of us to spend a winter holiday in Casa Leonardo. The apartment was again big enough, comfotable, nicely furnished, clean, the kitchen was well equipped. The bedroom on the upper floor faces to a typical toscan landscape what we liked a lot. It is situated optimally, not far from Firenze, Pistoia, Prato and other little Toscan villages. Caterina and Jari are very kind,
helpful, it was easy to communicate with them. We hopefully will return in the future.
Tamas S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
È stato un onore avervi ospitato anche questa seconda volta, e ci fa sempre piacere vedere che i nostri ospiti apprezzano il lavoro che facciamo.
Ci farà piacere ospitarvi ogni volta che vorrete tornare.
Un saluto a tutta la famiglia !!
..a presto
Jari e Caterina
Jari was simply amazing. He was so helpful with giving us travel advise and making us feel completely welcome in Italy. The house was absolutely wonderful and was more than enough space for a small family. Super clean and modern while still giving you the Tuscany feel. I would surely stay there again and recommend this house to everyone.
BRENDA B.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
thank you for your kind words. we are happy to have met you. I hope to see you again.
Jari
The house was beautiful, with a nice view at the front and the back. Jari has been a very friendly host.
Wifi coverage is 'okay' at the ground floor and there is no wifi upstairs, but who needs that in this beautiful environment? ;-)
We enjoyed our stay and would happily stay there again!
Wiljan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
thanks!! we are happy that you have been well. I hope to see you again
Wir waren bereits das zweite mal im Casa Leonardo. Es hat uns super gefallen. Quarrata ist ein schönes Wörtchen was nicht so Touristen überlaufen ist. Das Haus ist super schön und es fehlt an nichts. Man kann von hier aus viele Tagestouren unternehmen. Z.B. Florenz, Lucca, Pisa, an den Strand nach Viarregio.
Keine Probleme mit dem Vermieter... alles läuft reibungslos
Joerg R.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you. We are proud to have hosted you again. We will like it if you come back again. Greetings
We found the home exactly as described and was very clean and inviting. The space was perfect for two couples. Jari is very accessible, corresponds well and pleasant to work with. We appreciated the air conditioning in the master bedroom as the weather was extremely hot. Also, the water pressure in the shower was excellent. With the window open, the second bedroom offered a fan for cross ventilation. The washer and dryer came in handy as our luggage did not arrive with us. The kitchen was furnished with a "moka" for coffee in the morning, as well as utensils, dishes, dishwasher, etc.
I can highly recommend staying in Jari e Catalina' vacation home and would contact them again if ever in the area.
Denny W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Dennis Wimer's group (he, his wife, daughter and son-in-law) were excellent guests. They were friendly and nice; they respected the house rules and we highly recommend them !!
I would not hesitate a second to have them back as guests ..
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cette belle maison, à la fois typique de la Toscane et confortable et moderne à l'intérieur. La location est idéale pour visiter les sites comme Florence, Pise, Cinque Terre, vallée du Chianti et autres villages incontournables de la région. Le service de nos hôtes a dépassé nos attentes, en plus de nous attendre tard le jour de notre arrivée, on a eu droit à une bouteille d'huile d'olives maison et des recommandations sur les services autour. La maison ne manquait de rien et elle est située au coeur des champs d'oliviers et de vignes; c'est pourquoi un GPS est essentiel pour s'y retrouver.
We had most wonderful stay at Casa Leonardo. The house is beautiful and in excellent condition - wonderful spaces, garden, bedrooms and bathrooms. Everything was immaculate and our hosts Jari and Caterina most kind and helpful. The view from the rooms are like what you see in magazines. We hope to come back some day.
Ann
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chouteau L.
12 May 2019
Small house in Quarrata
We stayed here for a week in early May 2019. The hosts are delightful. They live nearby and were extraordinarily prompt in answering any questions and providing assistance. The house is one of several attached houses in a row. The neighbor is friendly, too. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a very nice feature. It is really clean and comfortable. It has good furnishings and a complete kitchen. We ate “in” for all breakfast and most dinners. It is convenient for day trips around the Tuscany region and quite close to Florence. The pictures and descriptions on the website are accurate and the outside views are stunning. The hosts speak adequate English, and since we don’t speak Italian we both used Google Translate with good success. We recommend this place very highly.
Chouteau L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are gratified by your words.
You have been excellent guests.
We hope to be able to meet you again
thank you
Jari e Caterina
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas N.
27 Apr 2019
Auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen
Herzlichen Dank für die wunderschöne Woche in der phantastischen Casa Leonardo. Hier hat es an wirklich nichts gefehlt, die Buchung und der Empfang waren perfekt und der Aufenthalt konnte perfekt genossen werden.
Thomas N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thomas e la sua famiglia erano molto amichevoli. Padroni perfetti nella gestione della casa.
Molto consigliato !!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tamas S.
14 Jan 2019
Unforgottable winter vacation in the heart of Toscana
The flat is located in an ideal place to explore Firenze, Pistoia, Prato and is not far from Vinci, Lucca. But if you just look out of the window you can see a breathtaking Tuscanian landscape with olive trees, beautiful hills etc. It is in a quiet area, close to Quarrata, a little town you can have a dinner or just a coffee. The house is as nice as you can see in the pictures (The TV is a new one now). The flat was absolutely clean. It was enough space for all 4 of us. The kitchen is very well equipped. The heating was perfect. The hot water supply was permanent, perfect. The internet sometimes was a bit slow, the wifi did not work on the upper level. The hosts were super kind, they helped us a lot. We have got a little bottle of olive oil as a present, it was delicious, thank you for it Jari and Caterina again. We maximally suggest it to anyone, we are planning to return in summer as well.
Tamas S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Vi ringraziamo per la bella recensione; siamo felici che sia stato tutto di vostro gradimento. Ci farà piacere se vorrete tornare ancora da noi perché siete stati davvero degli ottimi ospiti!.
Un saluto a tutti.
Jari e Caterina
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mélanie F.
28 Oct 2018
Jolie maison dans les oliviers
La maison est vraiment jolie, finitions impeccables, bien agencée, on n’y manque de rien, super propre. La situation est également idyllique avec une belle vue sur les oliviers et collines environnantes. Jari a pris du temps pour répondre à nos demandes et nous a offert une délicieuse bouteille d’huile d’olive maison.
Nous vous recommandons cette location.
Mélanie, Hervé et famille
Mélanie F.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Grazie per la vostra gentilezza, abbiamo apprezzato le vostre belle parole e anche il vostro bel pensiero che ci avete lasciato alla partenza. Ci farebbe molto piacere se sceglierete ancora la nostra casa per le vostre vacanze, sicuramente sarà sempre aperta per voi. Un saluto cordiale a tutta la famiglia.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ESTEBAN L.
21 Oct 2018
Una Setmana fantastica en una casa especial de la toscana
Si tornem per a questa sona de la Toscana , tornariem a casa Leonardo, em estat mol be, mol ben atesos per en Jari, no ens a faltat de res, realment em pasat uns dies estupendos, em pogut visitar uns cuans poples i siutats de la toscana, tot a estat fantastic us o recomanem de tot cort .
Si un dia en Jari i la seba familia pasan per Catalunya , aqui tenen uns amigs 👍👌✌
ESTEBAN L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Al loro arrivo si sono subito dimostrate persone cordiali ed attente a capire le regole di casa. Al nostro ritorno, la casa era impeccabile!.. come l'avevamo lasciata. Ho avuto anche l'occasione di incontrarli in paese e garantisco che sono persone fantastiche : Esteban, Jordi, Eva e Carmen. Non esitate ad ospitarli perchè sono persone eccezionali !!!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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15 Oct 2018
tres bon séjour
Appartement très fonctionnel, calme ,géographiquement bien situé pour visiter La Toscane.
Nous le recommanderons à nos proches sans hésitations.
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Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Ospiti cordiali e attenti all'accoglienza. Al nostro ritorno la casa era molto pulita.
ospiti eccellenti. raccomandati !!!!