Vanessa said I would love this house, and I did.
For a glorious 45 days in May and June, i awoke to panoramic views of Firenze replete with pastel clouds floating atop bucolic Tuscan hills.

In the midst of all the historic scenery, the house provides tasteful and modern furnishings. The Bathroom is roomy (difficult to find in Florentine flats) and has a pretty big shower with two shower heads.

The Kitchen is big and airy (also difficult to find in Firenze) and well equipped. I am an avid cook so i haul my own knives / pots around, but i found her kitchen a joy to cook in.

There is a dishwasher and washer. No dryer but because the hangers are right outside the kitchen window, i could look at the stunning view and consider laundry as part of the rural charm.

The bedrooms are great and have plenty of closet room for clothes and luggage. Everything was really clean, and the linens impeccably done.

Vanessa was great in communicating with me the whole time, and was very gracious with every request i made. Because i was a long term stay, i got acquainted also with her housekeeper, Oana, and she is a darling.

Now for the big BUT.

Be warned, if you are a disabled person, you will need a car. If you are out of shape, you will get into shape. It is a good 20 minutes walk to the Arno, about 40-45 minutes brisk walk to San Lorenzo / Santa Maria Novella Station. If you have a car, they have places in front to park it, although i think one day of the week it is a no park zone in the morning.

If you are new in Florence, only staying for 3 days, and sadly out of shape, this might not be the best place for you. But if you are a lover of nature, enjoy spacious and tasteful accommodation with a gracious hostess, you might just want to spend the calories.