I was made very welcome. I stayed for two months and would have liked to prolong my visit. I am quite a private person; Alessandro respected that but I imagine that he would be equally happy to play a more active host role. The room is extraordinary and entrancing as the pictures suggest. Very large, very clean, very Italian and it became a good haven to return to each evening. It is quite dark and there is noise from the traffic outside the window, but I got used to that very quickly. The rest of the flat is fine. The kitchen is basic and clean and the bathroom has a good hot shower.
I really like the area of Le Cure. It is unpretentious and unspoilt with a little river running through it and a stunning view of Fiesole. The local shops are a bit of a walk away but with forward planning that isn't a problem. I really enjoyed the bus ride into the centre and felt that I was able to really observe life without being a tourist.
Alessandro is a friendly and interesting man, with a reasonable grasp of English. He addressed any small problems I had immediately and was always happy to advise.