My 23 year old daughter and I just returned from beautiful Firenze and Casa Pinti was our "home" for 3 days. When we arrived, our host, Carlo met us at the apartment. He oriented us to the apartment and also was very helpful in giving us suggestions for some of his favorite restaurants and "must-sees" in the city.
We were very happy with our accommodations. It was centrally located, within walking distance of just about everything, but it was on a quiet street in a very safe neighborhood.
The bed and sofa bed were extremely comfortable. I suffer from insomnia, and I slept through the night the whole time that I was there. I try to avoid sofa beds like the plague, but I was extremely happy with this one.
The apartment was impeccably clean. There was a nice kitchenette and the bathroom was beautiful, made of marble and an American-style shower, which we appreciated. There was also air conditioning and Wi-Fi, which was a rarity in the other apartments that I looked at.
Carlo also teaches private cooking classes. We had the pleasure of learning how to pick out the ingredients at the local open-air market. We then went back to his home to cook our meal. My daughter and I were taught how to make a mushroom risotto, which was fabulous. We participated in the actual cooking, instead of just watching, which we liked. I am not a fan of Tiramisu, but Carlo's was fantastic, like nothing I have ever had in the states! He was kind enough to email me the recipe. In addition to the cooking, we had the pleasure of eating with some of his family members. We learned about the traditions and customs of every day life for those who live in the region.
Carlo was a very kind and caring host. He went out of his way to make sure that our stay at Casa Pinti was both memorable and enjoyable. He did not disappoint. You could tell that his guests were his top priority.
I highly recommend staying at Casa Pinti. If I ever have the pleasure of returning to Firenze, I would definitely stay there again.
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Boston, Mass./USA