Meet Claudia
Sociable, Open minded, Laid Back
Il calore della nostra presenza, la naturale empatia e facilità di incontro acquisite in anni a contatto con tante persone da tutto il mondo.. la sincerità del nostro essere!
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Running, Swimming, Volleyball, Sailing, Fitness, gym
Hosting guests since
1998
Response Rate
80%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Claudia lives with her 24-year-old son Gabriele in a 3-room apartment, kitchen and two bathrooms, located near the city center and reachable on foot with a 20-minute walk or by tram which stops 5 minutes from home. It is a welcoming family, a lover of sport in general, professional volleyball players. They love to eat healthy so they often cook their dishes by making homemade pasta, gnocchi, sauces, cakes, jams, etc. with natural and organic foods. There is a lovely garden where various aromatic plants are grown and where you can see the land turtles that populate it here and there.
Additional Info
It speaks well English, a little French and understands Spanish.
My Pets
Tortoise, Parrot
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located near the center in a quiet and safe neighborhood. In the district there are a 5-minute walk, two supermarkets and a small market where you can find fresh produce from local gardens. A close proximity of the park of Villa and Villa Stibbert Fabbricotti where you can walk and stand in the open. With 1-minute bus that stops right in front of the house, you can easily reach the station square where they began the streets of the city center to go shopping in shopping areas in Florence.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Cinema
- Museum
- Water sports
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Lactose Intolerant
House Rules
Feel like home respecting the spaces of each, reducing the noise at night and share your thoughts especially if there is something that does not fit. Reserve the house the same care that you would like for you!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
23 Reviews
March 2024
I stayed with Claudia for 2 months, and I can confidently say that they were the best 2 months of my life.
I was on a gap semester of college, and I’ve always dreamt of traveling to Italy. So I decided to find a host family to stay with, and based off of Claudia’s wonderful reviews, I reached out to her. She was immediately responsive and was happy to host me. I had no idea that by the end of my stay, I would be fighting back tears upon saying goodbye to her. She is truly a special person—staying with her is a gift in so many ways. She is incredibly kind and warm right upon meeting her (after my long day of travel, she immediately cooked me pasta!). She helped me improve my Italian SO much, and was always so excited to see me when I would come back home after a day of exploring Florence. She always makes sure that you feel comfortable in her home, and she even allowed for me to invite a few friends over for a group dinner at the end of my stay! She made us carbonara and even accommodated for my two friends who don’t eat meat!
These are just a few of the countless memories that I will forever cherish from my stay with Claudia. If you’re like me and feel a bit apprehensive about staying with a host family, regardless of the plethora of reviews online, please be assured that Claudia is absolutely one of the best options for you. I cannot express enough how wonderful she is—without her, I’m sure that my experience wouldn’t have been half as amazing. I know that she’ll be in my life forever, and I’m so grateful to have found her on this website!!
August 2023
Claudia and her son welcomed us very kindly and respectfully. Our short journey in Firenze was really nice thanks to them !
July 2023
Thanks a lot again to Claudia for the warm welcome and for hosting us in her apartment. I loved the location (you almost get a local feeling), the connection via the viatram to the hustle and bustle of the city, the quietness of the apartment. We didn't spend a lot of time in the room but we always had a good sleep. It was hot but the fact that apartment was in the basement made it bearable. Thank you!
June 2023
Staying with Claudia and her son for a month was just like family. She looked after me so well and included me in her life. She also helped me with my Italian which I needed. We even had a big Italian party at her mums house where I learnt how to make home made Gnocchi!! I had full use of the kitchen which was great for a months stay. The room I had was nice with a door outside to the garden, and my own bathroom just outside the room.
Her place is about a 20 minute walk from Florence city, or you can catch the tram which is 5 mins from the house, and 5 mins into the city. It’s 1.50e which you must validate once on board. It takes you straight to SMN Station. There is also a COOP(supermarket) in walking distance from the house for daily supplies.
I would definitely recommend to stay with Claudia, I now consider her and her family mine too. I feel blessed to have found this lovely stay.February 2023
The room is very comfortable and Claudia is very kind. She told me where is the good places to visit in Firenze, talked with me and shared our culture and received my requests. I wanna stay at her house again. Thank you, Claudia
February 2023
I really enjoyed my time in Florence and I had a lovely stay. I was made to feel welcome and at home. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.
January 2023
Incredible host, attentive, great communication, cook and conversation. Her Apartment is very close to the tram and just a 20 minute walk from downtown Florence. You will feel at home! Claudia shared every day a delicious breakfast. Thank you Claudia for an amazing experience!
July 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
July 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
June 2022
Claudia is a lovely host, who cares for her guests. The room is clean and you feel home from the first moment. In summer its still cool and nice, so we slept well. Thank you so much for having us!
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