Wow - how do I even describe the awesome experience my boyfriend and I had with Alberto and staying in his apartment? Let me just say, if you're reading this review: book this apartment!! Alberto had great communication upon arrival and all throughout our stay. He even made sure to check on us via message half way through our five day stay (wish it had been longer!).
The apartment was even better than expected, but very accurately described in the listing. THE VIEW IS AMAZING. Honestly. It was awesome to have that view everyday; to wake up and see it, to drink a bottle of wine at night and just take it in. It was beautiful. The amenities Alberto provides are great: washer with a drying feature, hair dryer in the bathroom, wifi, comfortable king size bed, a water heater with plenty of hot water, the small kitchenette. We were there in February and the heat was necessary and worked well.
We felt the location was perfect. A short walk from the train station, the Duomo, Santo Spirito (we found the best food of our entire trip in Santo Spirito) and the Ponte Vecchio.
The building felt very safe. From the street, you have to enter 3 separate doors to the apartment. And Alberto is next door. Also, being on the 3rd (4th) floor, the lift in the building was great upon arrival with our luggage and especially the day we walked both the Duomo cupola & the bell tower!
Without a second thought, we would stay with Alberto when we return to Florence (which we most definitely will!).