The villa is fantastic. My wife, young baby and I stayed there for 8 days and loved it.
The amenities are great, the villa has been refurbished to the highest standards you could wish for and it is located in a perfect part of Florence. It is a 5-10 minute to San Niccolò (there’s a great Gelato place nearby - much cheaper as well than those located in central Florence) and it’s about another 10 minute walk to the main centre of Florence, but you feel out of the hustle and bustle when you are at the villa.
We spent a lot of time on the outside terrace which has beautiful views of the countryside and sunset. There is also the view of Duomo from the main bedroom which is stunning, particularly in the evening.
Karin herself is an incredible host. We were arriving late (for various reasons) and driving in from Bologna and Karin offered to get us some groceries for dinner that evening and for breakfast the next morning - just what we needed and I don’t think many hosts would do the same. She gives excellent recommendations for where to eat in San Niccolò and Florence and is super responsive if you need anything during your stay. We also met Karin’s husband who was very nice to talk to and very welcoming.
All in all, it is a great place to stay and experience Florence and we would 100% stay again.
Neil, SJ & Clara