Pro: view, location, very nice owners, pool, hospitality, pizza shop and bar with walking distance and it's open late Sunday nights, pool, given maps, a cake and a bottle of their wine at arrival Con: Internet is unusable so plan accordingly, very small shower, fees (paying per hour for heat, not advertised), difficult to find (on a dirt road behind... More

We stayed at Podere Casanova over spring break 2012. "We" being our family of 2 adults and 4 children ages 6 and under. It was perfect! Lisa and her family were amazing hosts. They set us up in the Ginestra apartment which was intended for 4 adults. They removed a single bed, placed a small bunk-bed and gave us a... More

We spent 2 wonderful weeks at the beautiful Podere Casanova. We loved our apartments and the well equipped kitchens that made it so easy to prepare our many meals at home. From this central location we enjoyed day trips to Florence, Siena, Lucca as well as exploring the countryside. Some days we just relaxed by the pool and took in... More

The location is excellent. Quiet and serene. Views are beautiful of the valley and grape and olive orchards. The Lorenzo family makes you feel very welcome. They have an energy to serve their customers. Should you be there on a Saturday night, the family serves a fine Italian buffet to the guests. Lisa was very helpfull in giving directions to... More

Stayed here for 1 week in the Cipresso Apartment. Had booked a one bedroom, but Lisa upgraded us to a 2 bedroomed apartment, with a stunning view of the countryside. Apartment had everything we needed and was large and roomy. The Saturday night dinner was great and a very pleasant way to meet our Italian hosts and fellow guests. Our... More

Podere Casanova is in a charming 17th century farmhouse that has been divided into five apartments. Each apartment has a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and private patio. There is one apartment with two bedrooms. It is situated high on a hill in the Chianti region with spectacular views that go for miles! The very private pool is lovely. You... More

Very warm welcome and hospitality with a very nice personal touch and a wonderful insight in a Tuscan family life. Lovely house apartments with typical Tuscan interior. Fantastic swimming pool. Great service of all the family. Almost feeling like staying with friends! Great entertainment in dinner parties with exciting surprise for all the children. Location not easy to find and... More

Lisa and her family know how to take care of guests. From early email communication that was efficient and timely to our arrival and stay were bellisimo! We just left podere Casanova after 4 days of Tuscan bliss. Their Wednesday night pizza party was an evening of homemade pizza in their brick oven(that her father built) with the other guests... More

My new husband and I were lucky enough to spend a week in Tuscany on our honeymoon at Podere Casanova. We were excited by it's location on the hillside overlooking the Tuscan countryside. Our apartment on the second floor had a kitchen window and patio that overlooked the view as well. It was fantastic to eat and drink wine while... More