While AirBnB has revolutionized the European travel experience, we guests are often choosing between one perfectly fine, reasonably priced IKEA box or another. Francisco’s place is a completely different experience. A 15th century villa painstakingly restored into a collection of Architectural Digest-worthy apartment homes, this stunner left me with a deeper appreciation for Firenze, its rich past and its modern ethos. Sleep under a fresco ceiling on a mattress more comfortable than your own. Relax in a room curated with a range of antique and contemporary Italian furnishings. Refresh in a sleek, designer bathroom. His craftsmanship (yes - his own hands), eye for detail and warm, honest hospitality earn this place an AirBnB plus plus plus. The only downer? That IKEA box in Paris, Prague or Porto will never feel the same.