We really enjoyed our 4-night stay at Lucia and Giuseppe's beautiful studio in Le Cure in Florence. In fact, already after our first day, we were so pleased with the place and the neighborhood, that we requested to extend our stay by one night, and Lucia kindly agreed. The studio itself is basically a little countryside home, tastefully furnished and with plenty of light, right beside the hosts' main home. Still, guests have a lot of privacy and tranquility, including in the lush garden of the property, where we enjoyed our morning coffee and wine in the evenings. There's everything one needs to cook in the kitchen and a comfortable adjoining dining area where we dined or planned our excursions in Florence and the area. For us, it was a blessing not to be right in the middle of the historical center, as we appreciated the fresh air, vegetation and the proximity to nearby Fiesole, up on the hills. When we did venture into the center of Florence, it was easy to get there by bus (the stop is a 5-10 minute enjoyable walk from the studio), app. 20-minute ride. We also appreciated the parking space, washing machine and space to dry clothes. Communication with hosts was very good. And don't forget to dine at nearby "I Riffaioli:" after several days in Florence, we felt this was a hidden gem of a restaurant with exceptional pastas and gracious service. We had a wonderful stay in Florence in large part due to our experience here.