When we were looking for a place to book in the Tuscany region we couldn't decide if we wanted to stay in Florence, and take day trips out, or stay in the countryside and take trips in to Florence. When we found this listing it was perfect. It is just a short (but heart-stopping) drive from Alex and Diane's place into Florence. The streets are very narrow, and the locals are very confident, so coming from the 6 lane highways of Atlanta where everyone drives a HUGE car, it was a bit challenging. I definitely recommend renting a small car! When we got the hang of it it was a blast, and a truly Italian experience. When you get to their house, its another world. The stress of the world is gone, and you can enjoy the most beautiful views. When we got there Alex started a fire and cooked us Bruschetta over it, and covered it with Olive Oil he harvested from the trees on the property. He was incredibly friendly, and gave us tips on good places to park in Florence, restaurants he recommended and a general history of the area. We spent mornings eating breakfast on the beautiful gazebo, looking over the Tuscan hills. You can hear church bells ringing across the valley, and see castles in the distance. The views are more beautiful than the pictures. The apartment itself is nice, there's a woodburning fireplace, a simple kitchen but everything works, and very comfortable beds. The top floor has a deck with an incredible view! The only complaints we would have was that the WiFi was incredibly slow, and the bikes and hot tub were not ready for the season. We opted for the grocery package for 50Euro which included a bottle of wine, pastas, sauces, cheeses, juice, butter, yogurt, eggs, salami, and a few snacks. I would recommend it, you can't walk to any restaurants from their place, and honestly eating breakfast and looking at the view was one of our favorite things. There is a restaurant very close called Omero, and it was amazing! If you book online through trip advisor you get 50% off, which was an amazing surprise! We fell in love with Tuscany on this trip, and can't wait to come back.