Words can hardly describe Mario and his wife Anna. They are charming, attentive, educated, excellent, hosts. We felt like we were visiting family!

Mario met us at the train station when we arrived (Firenze Rifredi) and drove us to the apartment. We arrived on a holiday (holidays are like Sunday in Italy, most stores and shops are closed) and in anticipation of the limited services available he and Anna had stocked the apartment with water, wine, candy, fruit juice, ice cream, and other treats. Mario took us on a brief walking trip to familiarize us with the area. He also explained the train and bus schedules so that we were able to negotiate the Florence area as if we were natives.

The apartment is exactly as advertised, fully functional, with all amenities +. The local bus and train service to the city center is an easy one minute walk. We highly recommend this apartment and these hosts!!

If you want to see Tuscany (Toscana in Italiano) use this apartment for your base! Bologna, Ravenna, Pisa. Sienna, Venice and more are within easy travel distance.