About us

A small team of friendly people

“Calmare” is a small family business driven by a passion for hosting.

Our mission is simple: to provide guests with a comfortable and affordable space where they can relax and find new inspiration to reconnect with themselves, their loved ones, and nature. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

The host

Hello! I'm Federico

I’m an anthropologist, sea lover, traveler, and above all, an attentive host. Born and raised in Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci in beautiful Tuscany, I have lived in global cities like London, Beijing, Shanghai, Madrid, and Manchester.

My Experience

PhD Researcher and Teaching Assistant

University of Manchester (UK)

Project Manager

Textiles, China

Business Owner

Ice Cream Shop, China

My Education

BA and MA in Ethno-Anthropologic Disciplines

(University of Siena)

MA in Chinese Studies

(SOAS, London)

PhD in Social Anthropology

(University of Manchester)

Our team

Always Ready to Help You

When I cannot attend to my guests personally, I trust my collaborators to provide the same love and care. “Calmare” is made up of a team of trustworthy, thoughtful, and friendly individuals. When I’m not around, they ensure that guests receive a warm welcome and all necessary information.

Maxi

The supervisor of operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. He will assist with your check-in and check-out and provide all the information you need about the house and the area.

Giuliana

Responsible for keeping the house sparkling clean, tidy, and fresh during your stay or upon your departure (upon request).

Catia

Also assists in maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the house during your stay or upon your departure (upon request).