What a wonderful stay we had at Patrizia's place! Only bad thing was that it was so comfortable, we were tempted to stay in the house all day instead of exploring Florence in 103 degree heat, lol.
This was the last stop of our trip, and we were pretty tired. So it felt like a godsend that Paolo greeted us at the door, helped us with luggage, and the house had A/C and music on, cold beverages and snacks were waiting for us. Paolo even had a small gift for my daughter, which won her heart (She sill talks about Paolo).
A/C in the living room was powerful enough, but they had A/C in bedroom and bathroom also. It was quiet, calm, and filled with everything I could have though of., i.e. condiments, plastic wrap, etc. Many books about Florence (for adults and kids), CDs, DVDs. The little library section was something I utilized more than I had expected. Sitting down at writing table helped me gather my thoughts, write postcards, and plan for the next day. The washing machine was clean (but I found out that Italian washing machine takes about 2 hours to finish), the shower had great water pressure and consistent water temperature (House keeper forgot to turn it back on, so we didn't have hot water at first, but Paolo responded immediately to have this problem solved).
House was clean and very tastefully decorated. Paolo and Patrizia were always very prompt with response. Throughout the stay, Paolo was always willing to help us by checking in with me, making early morning taxi reservation.
Considering the location, quietness, and being on the ground floor, I think this is a great value. I am already recommending everyone to consider this place if they ever want to visit Florence.
Grazie mille!