Casa Barthel is now one of my favorite Airbnbs to stay in the world. Elena, Danielle and the whole family are incredibly welcoming and easy going. The cottage itself is perfection and has everything we could need - a great kitchen for our daily made lunches, great air conditioning for hot Tuscan summer and a beautiful view of the olive trees. The pool is a perfect spot for lounging all day or you can take a 15 minute drive into Florence. There are great restaurants closeby and Elena provides a local list of the best places. This is the ultimate Tuscan countryside vacation.