We had a wonderful stay at the villa. We arrived in Florence a little late on the train, and had trouble getting our taxi. We had to reschedule our check-in appointment, and the host was very flexible. Once we made it to the villa, we met Cristina for the check in. She was sweet and very accommodating to our needs. Check-in went exactly as expected.
The villa itself had the feel of a charming cottage. It was very comfortable and spacious, with a large dining room, living room, and kitchen, as well as 5 bedrooms and bathrooms. We also had a one bedroom cottage and access to a wonderful private swimming pool. The rooms were furnished with antique furniture, and the décor was appropriate to a rustic Tuscan villa. The mattresses were quite comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water in the showers.
Ginevra's mother lives in the main house on the estate, and wanted to greet us. She was very charming, telling us about the history of the estate and her family. She made sure that we felt welcome and comfortable in the villa, including providing us with a welcome basket.
The entry to the estate was from a small one-way road through a locked gate, and was a little challenging the first time. But once we knew where the entry was and how to work the gate, there were no problems. Cristina gave us a remote control as well as a key to the gate.
The location was perfect for us. It was a short drive to the center of Firenze, but was far enough away from the hustle and bustle to be very peaceful. There were nice places to eat nearby, some within a short walk. We followed Ginevra's and Cristina's recommendations on a couple occasions, and found the food and service to be outstanding. We didn't have a bad meal our entire time in Florence.
We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return, should the future provide an opportunity.