Draw a square. Place Dorato in the center of it. To the four corners add the medieval walls of Lucca to the NW; the leaning tower of Pisa to the SW; the Collegiata museum of Empoli with works by Masolino and Filippo Lippi to the SE and Pistoia's elegant Piazza Duomo ringed by Romanesque wonders to the NE. The longest drive to any point won't exceed 40 minutes.

Closer in, you'll find Pinocchio's home in Collodi, the spas of Montecatini, the sandy beaches of Viareggio and the colossal whites of Montecarlo. Want more? How about Florence in an hour, St. Jimmy (San Gimignano) in 75 minutes and Siena or the Riviera towns of the Cinque Terre in a mere 90 minutes?

Interested? Okay, let's talk. Dorato is a privileged ground floor apartment in a three story building of six units. Privileged, as it has its own separate entrance as well as a furnished covered patio.

Cozy inside, all three rooms open to the outdoors. Both bedrooms open to the patio and the living room to a small lawn. The entire unit is on ground level with no real steps to navigate. Maid service may be arranged when booking.

Orentano with three restaurants, small grocery shops and a café is just 100 yards away. Tuesday is market day, a good day to stick around, as is June 15, the date of the village's pizza festival. Altopascio, another tiny village a five minute drive away, offers direct trains to Florence within 90 minutes and a few more dining options.

Technical Description
Ground floor: Living/dining room with TV and doors to garden. Kitchen area with stove top, oven, microwave, fridge and washing machine. One bedroom with a queen size bed and doors to furnished patio. One bedroom with daybed and doors to patio. One bathroom with shower.