What can I say that other travelers have not? This trip to Italy was a gift from my son. It was a solo trip and the first time ever using my passport. I flew into Rome and spent the first two days there. The plan was to then go to Florence, Venice, and back to Rome over an 8-day period. A lot I know, and risky considering I did this travel during a very difficult time for Italy. While I was there, the atmosphere changed greatly due to COVID-19. But still, Cris & Marco remained calm, and I felt at ease. When my travel plans for Venice changed because of this, it was no problem that I stayed with them an extra day.
But I want to really focus on what it was like to stay here. I chose this B&B because of the photos and the reviews. I loved the bohemian feel and the artwork. I am an artist and could tell that a lot of thought went into this environment. It made be feel extremely relaxed. When looking for a place to stay, a private bath was my number one priority. This, of course, filled that need. I was invited to breakfast each day, and even when I was moving slower than usual one day, it was still available. I enjoyed the conversation, and the map that Cris provided with her recommended spots. Weeks there would not have been enough time to see everything, but I was still able to cover a lot of ground - on foot - and was sure to take in every single bit of it.
Florence is an amazing city! One that I feel comfortable in when walking alone at night. And walk, I did! As soon as I arrived to Cris & Marco's, she greeted me from the window! By the end of the day, I realized it was common practice for neighbors to talk to each other from their windows. I loved that. Even the neighbors who talked into the later hours of the night, on the street... the sounds were quite comforting as it reminded me of a time when I was a young girl - the late 60's, early 70's - when your neighbors were like family.
You won't be disappointed if you choose to stay at Casa M&C. Although, you may find that the probability of leaving your heart there is quite high.