We have just returned from 4 nights in Villa Antea and really enjoyed the small hotel experience. Everything has already been said in the other reviews but we really enjoyed living in a house rather than a hotel in the city and either walking into town or catching the bus and living life as the Florentines do. The restaurants recommended by the staff were also a bonus as it is always difficult to find the right one. Nothing was too much trouble even letting us leave our luggage all day until we went to the airport.
Great place to stay and would definately return here.

We spent a week at Villa Antea and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Our hostess Diletta made us feel at home from the first moment we walked in the door. Our room was pure delight, along with the very special bathroom. Breakfast was served in a delightful room on the first floor with a good choice available. The place would not run without the wonderful Florina who makes coffee, scrambles eggs, cleans rooms, rakes leaves, completes early check-outs and still finds time to go for a run! Great location, away from the busy heart of Florence, but within walking distance of all the sights. The only down side to this wonderful spot are the noisy doors and keys at midnight,and the wrought iron gate that everyone managed to slam on the way in or out. At midnight it can wear a bit thin. Having said all that we still had the most wonderful week at a first rate villa and certainly will recommend it others. Love the dog Marta and the art on the walls.

If you are looking for a small quiet and exclusive Hotel, this is the place to go. We stayed here for 3 nights and we loved it. Very friendly and helpful management, excellent breakfast (anything but granted in Italy, since breakfast means here normally an espresso and a croissant) and very tasteful furniture.
P.s. If you are offended by naked women in paintings, you should go somewhere else ;-)

Bottom line - this B & B has a first rate management and an excellent staff. Diletta did everything possible to make us comfortable! This began with her prompt and courteous replies to my many emailed questions, as I planned our return visit to Florence and the vicinity.

I chose the Villa Antea because we planned to have a rental car and make day-trips to various hill towns from Florence. Most of the comments about the Villa you will read on tripadvisor are spot on and the photos are accurate.

Our ground floor room #1 was spacious and quiet. There was plenty of room in the closet and drawers for our 8 night stay and an in-room safe. There were no comfortable reading chairs in the room, however. The king-size bed was comfortable and the linens were fine. Wifi was available.The large bathroom had a spacious shower but no tub, which I would have enjoyed having after a long day of marching around. (I do see a tub on the website, if this would be a preference.) There was a small magnifying mirror to the side of the sink which had a very wide rim for your toiletries, but the lighting, coming form the high ceiling, was not very effective.

Breakfasts were adequate - yogurts, fruit, sweet rolls, excellent coffee, some cheeses and meats, eggs, if you wished, served in a lovely salon with a very nice selection of subdued music.
We were very happy with our choice, and, yes, I would recommend this B & B to my best friend!