Lorenzo's jolly little peasant cottage in the middle of all the chic garden-villas is the perfect antidote to a hot and busy day in the city. We thought we would be taking a lot of taxis but we walked into to town and back every time. And we lost a few pounds in the process. Plus the short walk over the hill by San Miniato and Piazzale Michelangelo was really beautiful. Lorenzo wisely suggested convenient rental bikes, but we didn't make use of them. I would make the effort next time.
Lorenzo was always very amiable and communicative and he lives just around the corner, which makes any possible problems easy to solve. We felt very welcome and well taken care of.
The stone cottage with its ample, shady yard is really charming and totally adequate for 3 people. In a pinch it could sleep 5, but it would be tight. Its quirky configuration with little stone steps going up and down to kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms gives the tiny house a theatrical charm that you only find in buildings that are so old that they never followed any municipal construction codes. Although for this reason I wouldn't recommend it for anybody who is particularly clumsy, large or old. Navigating the steps at night, trying not to bump your head or fall into a room was a challenge; one we did not always rise to. But other than that it was a great value for money. The kitchen was well appointed, the beds were super comfortable and clean, the towels large and fluffy. All the windows had mosquito screens, which was no luxury, and it saved us much grief, I am sure. And except for a couple of neighborhood dogs and an occasional roaring motorcycle it was all so much quieter than being in the dense city. We would happily return.