I have wanted to go to Florence for many years, and have had this apartment saved on my wishlist since I joined Airbnb - it managed to live up to my very high expectations!
The location is truly 5 stars! The pictures don’t quite manage to convey how incredible the view from the bedroom is, and we spent a lot of time drinking wine while gazing out at the cathedral. The apartment is a few minutes walk from the Duomo; although it is only 2 streets away the road is very quiet and unlike other roads near the cathedral it doesn’t feel touristy. Everything is Florence is within a walkable distance and this is a great base to see everything in the city. There is a small cornershop at the end of the road and a larger supermarket within a 5-10 min walk.
It was very clean, and beautifully decorated (as shown in photos). The bed was comfortable and we had no issues with noise (although be prepared to be woken by the bells at 7am!!) There is no lift and the stairs are fairly steep, which although not an issue for us might pose a problem for people with impaired mobility. We didn’t cook, so I cannot comment on the cooking facilities (although with so many wonderful restaurants in the city I can’t see why you would need to cook!)
Irene was always very prompt at responding and seemed very friendly, although we did remote check in so never got the chance to meet her in person. She provided restaurant recommendations and was able to answer all of our questions.
I would definitely recommend this flat to anyone staying in Florence, and we had a wonderful holiday! Thank you Irene!