Staying in Settignano was the best airbnb experience I have ever had and one of the best experiences of my life.
1) The Location : The location is amazing. Settingnano is a wonderful, quiet village just on the outskirts of Florence. The Florence country side holds some of the most breathtaking views in the world and yet at the same time you are a quick bus ride to downtown Florence to experience one of the greatest cities in the world. The art, the views, the food. It's so great.
2) The Apartment : Absolutely perfect! Not only is is it impeccably clean but it is modern and well built. The bathroom/shower is huge and the kitchen is perfect to cook something up if you want to. But the terrace is the main attraction. The view is out of a fairy tale. Just perfection.
3) The People : Now this tops it all. Alessandro and Nicoletta are 2 of the most beautiful people in the world and I am happy to call them my friend. Hell, maybe more like family! First, Sandro picked me up and dropped me off at the train station. He also interrupted picking the olives from his tree to drive me for a wine tasting. Finally they invited me into their home for a wonderful dinner on my last night in Italy. Besides being one of the most delicious meals of my trip, this was a wonderful night of food, wine & great company. Meeting people like Sandro & Nicoletta shows there are still generous, compassionate people in this world. I am eternally grateful to have met them.
I will be back to Italy and I will be back to visit and stay with my friends Sandro & Nicoletta.