I stayed in Francesca's apartment for 5 months whilst I was doing a Fellowship at the European University Institute. I could not have wished for more - the apartment is charming, comfortable, light, and equipped with everything you need. The location is perfect - 25 mins by foot to the centre and 25 mins to San Domenico (where you are in the countryside). I would highly recommend Le Cure market (Mon-Sat) and the local bakery Dolci Pensieri. Francesca and her brother Ricardo (who lives upstairs) were warm, friendly, welcoming, and always quick to respond - you could not ask for better hosts. I was very sad to leave! Highly recommended.