Sonia's prompt and courteous responses to booking and pre-arrival questions make her an outstanding host. Her warm, friendly, and gracious manner was very welcoming after a long flight from the US. She was kind and thoughtful to stock the refrigerator with essentials like water, milk, nespresso capsules and cookies which revived our flagging energy until we were able to visit the grocery store (a 5 minute walk across the Ponte Vecchio) the following day.

Sonia's apartment is well-located in the heart of Florence's old city, just steps from the Ponte Vecchio and 3-5 minutes to the Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi, the Piazzas della Signoria and Repubblica and the Oltarno where the Palazzo Pitti and many of Florence's artisan workshops are located. Located on a cobblestone street in a 15th century building across from a bell tower, you are immediately transported to renaissance Florence. Up one floor is Sonia's apartment which is tastefully decorated, and well-appointed. If you are just staying in Florence, there is no need for a car. Taxi's are easily obtained or you can just walk everywhere you need to go.

On this trip, there were just two of us, my husband and myself. The apartment is well-equipped and large enough to accommodate a family or three couples and features everything you need to prepare your own meals, if desired. The automatic espresso maker is a dream. Have your caffe and plan the day's activities while watching Florentine daily life through the kitchen window. Our visit coincided with uncharacteristically warm weather for September. The fan and open windows provided desired cooling and respite. As for open windows and hot weather, we expected mosquitos, only saw three during an eight day stay, and quickly dispatched those.

Sonia was again helpful and efficient upon leaving when the taxi we called for was taken by a passer by. She called and quickly arranged another and within two minutes we were on our way. We had a fabulous, wonderful stay. We unreservedly and wholeheartedly recommend choosing Sonia and her apartment as your airbnb residence if you are looking for an authentic florentine experience. Brava, Perfetto, Sonia. Grazie mille!