Our stay was the perfect balance of time spent in downtown Florence sightseeing, early mornings and evenings in the private garden and time spent hanging out at the pool. The villa is located south of the river on a hill-top with private grounds, commanding views, nice breezes and kind and attentive owners. This is not an apartment in downtown Florence, but if you would like to get away from the tourist activity at the end of the day to have a different Tuscan experience, this is ideal.
The guest house is the villa's former chapel which has been converted into a charming home: spacious for two and comfortable for 4. Bus service into downtown Florence is nearby, and is recommended over driving into the city. A car is handy but not essential for getting around otherwise and taking day trips outside of Florence.
We cannot say enough about how welcoming and generous Costanza, her husband and children are. Overall, one of our best vacations and we hope to visit again soon.