If you want an option to be close to Florence, but want to explore Tuscany from a quaint, beautiful setting with all services within walking distance, this is the place for you.
We stayed here in June for 2 nights. Michela was there to receive us. Her mother and two brothers live on the property with their lovey families. Both her brothers are very helpful and they are right there if you need anything. Having said that, the house you will stay in is very private overlooking meadows and hills.
The first night, we took a pasta making lesson with Michela's lovely mother. That produced enough food for about 8 people :). Michela was around too and we enjoyed conversation and Chianti she had kept for us.
Michela provided us with plenty of information and tips. She is a very nice host.
Just a block from the property is the main square of the little are of Galluzzo. You can find everything from little shopping needs to cafes and restaurants. We used this place as a base to visit Tuscany - Antinori winery, Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and Monteriggioni.
If you don't want to stay in proper Florence, it's possible to visit it by bus from this place, but we did move to Florence for two nights to be close to everything late into the night.
I highly recommend Michela's place if you want to enjoy Tuscany, but want to be close to major expressways and easy access to points of interest.