Alessio’s Airbnb is in an incredible location in Florence right next to the Uffizi. It is on the 4th floor of a building that is several hundred years old, so yes, there is no elevator but you only need to carry your heavy bags up once and down once. There is no air conditioning but there are fans and the building does not get direct sun so keeping the fan going with the windows open is very lovely. Can’t speak for the hottest months—we were there late May. Alessio either owns or has friends/family that own the restaurant downstairs. We did not get a chance to eat there but heard great things about the food. They can also help if for whatever reason you can’t get in touch with Alessio. Overall, this was our favorite stay across Rome, Milan, and Florence and really highlighted the trip!