We absolutely LOVED our stay here. Gabriele is incredible! He offered to pick us up from the airport and then sat down with us on his beautiful terrace to go over a map of Florence and to point out things to do and see. From there he took us to Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset to overlook the city and have an aperitif at a cafe. The next morning he had coffee and tea with fresh mint from his garden, and a local blackberry jam for us to try with our toast. All was delicious and a perfect beginning to our busy day out in florence. Later that night he cooked us an amazing risotto dinner which was phenomenal!! When it was time for us to leave Florence, no cabs were to be found, so Gabriele drove us to the bus stop and provided a ticket for us to catch our train! In all my experiences travelling, Gabriele was one of the best hosts I've ever had. His knowledge of the town was extensive and he made us feel incredibly welcome. His home was beautiful, as was the view from every window. Our experience was exceptional and I'd recommend staying here to anyone looking for an authentic experience. Gabriele you are the best! Thank you!