We took a taxi from Florence’s main train station to the apartment. There we were met by Matteo’s lovely parents who gave us a complete rundown of the amenities and tips on where to eat and sites to see. The apartment was very clean and modern. The air conditioning was a blessing as the temperatures were close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit while we were there. The WIFI and all the appliances worked very well (including a blow dryer and a clothing iron). The location was close to most of the sites in Florence but it was not so close that you were bothered by noises from busy streets. There was some construction noise but it started at a reasonable hour in the morning after we were already awake. The steps to climb up to the apartment are wide and well spaced so they do not present any issues when you are carrying up your luggage. You just have to remember to click the hallway light switch when come in to get full illumination. We found the beds and pillows to be very comfortable for us, including the loft bed used by my adult son. Matteo left a bottle of wine on the dining table and a bottle of water in the refrigerator. He also has espresso, tea, and some spices. We used the washing machine (we found the instructions online) without issue and dried the clothes on the outside clothe lines off of the balcony. All in all it was a very happy stay for us and we would definitely recommend Matteo’s place to anyone wanting to visit Florence.