We adored the apartment, the location, and our hosts!

This lovely 14th century farmhouse with modern amenities is nestled in a safe, secure, and peaceful location just outside of town. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Bedrooms were spacious with lots of clothes storage, and the shutters allowed complete darkness or bright sunlight, which was helpful in recovering from jetlag. The weather could be quite cool in March, yet we were able to adjust the heating in each room and extra blankets were provided.

The kitchen had plenty of dishes for cooking several meals, and the on-demand water heater ensured there was ample hot water for 3 people showering. The small washer was convenient to do a little laundry on our extended trip, and Lucia let us dry the clothes on her laundry line behind the house. The charming garden patio overlooking the city was perfect for waking up with morning coffee.

The co-op (grocery and more) and tram station are less than 10-minute drive away and so easy and convenient, we used them every day. There’s also free parking for the tram in a designated area of the co-op. Just be sure to validate your tram ticket in the machine each time you board (we forgot once and paid the price!)

Lucia and her daughter Chiara were warm, gracious, helpful hosts—we miss them and their cats! They gave us very detailed directions to find the secluded house, a map to the local co-op for groceries and nearby restaurants, and recommendations for best places to visit in Florence and where to park. They were very responsive with any questions we had during our trip, both in person and via text. We enjoyed chatting with them. Lucia even brought us a stunning vase of tulips freshly cut from her garden!

We look forward to staying here again—GRAZIE MILLE Lucia e famiglia!!