Our experience at this cottage was very exceptional.
We were in Florence for about a week nearing the end of our trip to Europe. Since we had a rental car, the parking spot on the property was ideal.
It felt like being at home here. The cottage has nice, natural lighting and a wonderful outdoor patio. We had pleasant and friendly visits from the host's pets each morning. We love dogs and cats!
After a quick stop to a few of the walkable, close-by convenient stores or a short drive to the supermarket, meal planning is very easy. We made breakfast for ourselves almost every day before venturing out to see Florence. We also cooked dinner when we didn't want to spend money going out. On one night, we had the privilege of being treated to dinner by our host and her family. We felt very fortunate to have this experience and it was a special moment for us.
There was ample space and storage for all our needs. The living room and bedroom have room to stretch out. There is a large closet with drawers for unpacking your bags. The amenities in the cottage are all top notch. All necessary appliances were modern and functioning properly. The dedicated wi-fi for the cottage worked flawlessly for us. The dishwasher was a very nice convenience. And we did several loads of laundry too!
When we wanted to go into the central area of Florence, taking a bus was easy and convenient. The walk to/from the bus stop was between 5-10 mins. There are some quirky nuances, but the host readily communicated exactly how to properly use the bus system and we had it down on our first night after one round trip. If you get stuck, there's a pretty good app! This made getting into town a very simple and easy experience.
Florence obviously has a wealth of activities and attractions, but the cottage is ideal for seeing more of Tuscany too. We took a pleasant drive to go to Siena and San Gimignano. We thought that visiting Cinque Terre, or even Bologna, would not be a difficult day trip either but Florence captured our attention too much to commit to a day away from the area. For a magical break from some of the busiest crowds, we recommend visiting Villa Demidoff in the Park of Pratolino.
Cheers to the host and their beautiful cottage!