Villa Maria - in the hills above Florence

There was not a breakfast, this is a villa.

There was nothing we didn't like. It was amazing.

Absolut unglaublicher Aufenthalt von Anfang bis Ende! Lorena und Leonardo kümmern sich mit so viel Herz um ihre Gäste – man fühlt sich sofort willkommen. Besonders die Pizza- und Kochabende waren ein echtes Highlight und haben uns unvergessliche Urlaubsmomente beschert. Die Villa ist ein absoluter Wohlfühlort: wunderschön gelegen, liebevoll gepflegt und mit einer Atmosphäre, die man selten findet. Gioia und Atlas sind die allerliebsten Hunde – freundlich, verspielt und sofort ins Herz zu schließen.

Nichts. Alles war perfekt :)

Private pool and a very gratious host

This place is amazing. The surroundings are gorgeous, the house is beautiful, and it's just the right distance from Florence -- about 20 minutes -- so you get there easily but still enjoy the Tuscan countryside along the way. The best part, though, is the staff. This family -run villa feels like home and Leo, Lorena, et. al., make you feel like part of the family from the moment you step through the gate.

The villa was very beautiful, located on the hill with great view over Florence. The kitchen had proper facilities for cooking and the hosts were very kind, informative and communicative.

The rooms were smaller than we expected from photos. It was hard to find a way to unpack the suitcases and the bed of one of the rooms had a heart shape that doesn’t allow two long person to fit. We also had a few minor maintenance issues, but the hosts showed great will to help and solve the issue for future guests.

Absolutely incredible stay! Lorena and Leonardo are the most gracious hosts, and their villa is a true gem. The signature pizza night and cooking class were unforgettable experiences that made our trip so special. The animals on the property added a fun and unique touch that our family loved. Traveling with a 1-year-old can be tricky, but Lorena went above and beyond to make it seamless. The villa was thoughtfully stocked with a crib, high chair, and everything we needed, which made our stay so much easier. The property itself is stunning, and the hospitality is unmatched. If you have the chance to stay here, don’t hesitate—just book it! We’re already dreaming of returning!

Absolutely everything. clean. Very well equipped. The views are to die for as are the surroundings.

That I had to leave .

Leonardo and his family made our villa stay perfect. Friendly greetings on arrival to chats under the stars while waiting for the "strawberry moon". Lovely size villa, bedrooms are comfortable but small. All have ensuite shower rooms. Communal areas are classically decorated, kitchen has everything you need, including a dishwasher and washing machine. Outside areas are great for dining by the pool. A car is required but bus service 25 to Florence (Piazza Liberta) is regular from Pian di San Bartolo (2kms), with free parking.

Nothing to dislike

I can’t recommend this villa highly enough. Villa Maria offers a wonderfully comfortable stay and the owners who live on the property were exceptionally hospitable and accommodating to anything we needed. Leonardo, his Mama and Nona provided our family so many lovely memories. We can’t thank them enough. I highly recommend their pizza night and cooking class. We also requested a special dinner that was beyond our expectations. It’s such a relaxing destination and we all came away feeling fulfilled. Thank you Leonardo.

Leonardo and his family were amazing hosts. The location is spectacular with a great outlook over Florence with a pool and garden to relax in. The dinner option we opted for at the house was oustanding ! Highly recommended for a group of friends or family holiday .