Location Location Location: Alessia's flat is in a superb location and comes with a fabulous garage so you can bring your rental car to pop out for a day trip to San Gimignano as suggested by Alessia. Alessia and her parents were very responsive and got us checked in and were lovely to accomodate our arrival schedule. Her flat is walking distance to everything in the downtown.
Recommend visiting the centro mercato -- great food stalls.