The Turtle House was a quiet and comfortable retreat from the busyness of Florence. In the back of the home is a beautiful and peaceful zen garden that is viewed from the bedroom. The location is in the Oltrarno area (the other side of the river from the Duomo) with lots of shops and restaurants and easy access to the Piazza Michaelangelo. It is an easy walk over one of the bridges to the central district.
Monica was the ultimate host and always available to give suggestions, make restaurant reservations, and summon a taxi for us. She's a very sweet person who wants to make your stay comfortable, and she'll leave treats for you, too! An excellent value.