As we trudged up the hill towards our accommodation, we passed several derelict houses covered in graffiti and I admit my heart sank, worried that I had made a bad mistake in choosing a place to stay. As it turned out, we were pleasantly surprised, first being welcomed warmly by Valeria, the host and by the quality of the accommodation itself. It is a chic, very creatively designed space with a middle bedroom that gives a picture book view of the neighbourhood. It also has a basement area equipped with a washing machine and a separate toilet on the ground level. It easily accommodated its five inhabitants for the 6 nights we spent there.
The location is slightly out of the main city but it is well served by the nearby railway station and excellent, reasonably priced coffee shop, conveniently placed for early morning starts on your way into the centre of Firenze. We had a fabulous time staying there and are happy to recommend it as a refuge to recover from the relentless crowds that occupy the city centre. What also was a lovely surprise was the neighbouring villas and charming walks with plenty of green spaces to enjoy. This was a home away from home.