We really loved staying in Anna's beautiful Italian villa. With only a short drive to all the sights in Florence, it is an ideal quiet and peaceful place to come back to after a busy day walking around crowded Florence and touring museums and little shops. We walked through the olive grove and up the hill towards the back of the property, while Anna told us bit of history of the other properties in view, including a brief insight of some of the Medici family that had occupied one the of villas near her home.
Anna is a perfect host, an excellent cook and a lovely person. She made us wonderful breakfasts that were served in the dining room full of antique furniture and art. She even prepared for us a very tasty dinner one night that included wine from her family's winery and homemade dessert. We enjoyed eating on the patio surrounded by gardens and watching the stars in the night sky. I could not have imagined a more pleasing and authentic experience! On the property, there is a tiny chapel completely painted with frescos that dates back 300-400 years!
Anna's place is not just another beautiful place to stay, but part of an experience that made our vacation that much more special.