The house is nestled in an olive grove, quite peaceful and fresh. Olivia and her son, Alexandro, were respectful and helpful. Their large dog, Rick, is generally laid back, but you need to be comfortable living with a large dog, particularly if he wants to play. I enjoyed walking both around Florence and in the hills by Porto Romano. The location is slightly away from the tourist crowds but close enough to reach the Duomo in 25 minutes, with lots to see and visit along the way.