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Our host Thomas, was all we expected and more! We're coming up on the first anniversary of our trip and I'm remembering quite fondly his mother's recipe for a breakfast cake of chocolate and pears - scrumptious. We had a fun time figuring out "pear" between our minimal Italian and his impressive but rusty American English. We had a young cousin studying abroad at the time and Thomas' recommendation for our evening meal (for Don's Bistecca alla Fiorentina) with her was perfect. It was nearby but my husband used all his rally car skills to get us parking in close after picking her up in NE Florence in the evening rush. Thomas was quite helpful with our many transportation-related questions. As Poggio-Baronti B&B is at the fringe of the Florence metro area, getting into town with a rental car required insider info. He was frank in his assessment of local transit ("Maybe it will come sometime.") and told us to park at Michelangelo Plaza above the city south of the river. It worked well. There were some German and Spanish guests during our stay, but as it was early in the season Thomas thanked us for the opportunity to brush up on his English. Throwing open the window to take in the cool spring air and scent of blossoms was quite memorable. I hope to coordinate a stay where family takes over all four sleeping rooms and we all meet in the common room in front of the fireplace being "Continental". Thank you, Thomas for all your hard work.

Unsurpassed luxury, service, location, and attention to guests. This is the kind of property that everyone should stay in at least once in their lives.