Upon our arrival we were warmly welcomed by the hostess Michella who gave us basic information about the house and the neighborhood. She told us how to reach Florence by bus and answered all the questions we had. It was very helpful. The house is a perfect location for those who keep a car and alternate between trips to Tuscany and visiting Florence. Parking in Florence is impossible so you take a bus nearby. 15 minutes to the center. On days that you want to visit Tuscany the highways are really close. The house is a splendid old unit remodeled for today’s needs. Having breakfast in the garden and watching the surrounding hills is a real treat. The supermarket is close and excellent.
However, the house is overloaded with old stuff and the kitchen is outdated. The house lacks air-conditioning and window screens which makes it difficult. If you consider your trip between June and September be aware of this. If the windows are left open mosquitos will come in (a lot of them), or if you leave them closed, you will suffer from the heat. There is no real culture of air conditioning and screens in Europe, and having them is today a must. To summarize; with some improvements it can be a perfect place to stay, without them still difficult, especially if the temperatures are hot.