I cannot recommend Artan and Lisa enough as hosts and their apartment enough as a Florentine "home." My husband and I traveled to Florence with our 3 teenage children. Artan met us and instantly put everyone in a good mood with his effortless charisma and instinct about what each member of our family wanted. The apartment was spacious enough for everyone to have their own room and the common areas were large enough for us to relax together in comfort. Everything was clean and both the kitchen and bathroom were remarkably well-stocked. We immediately felt at home.
The location of the apartment could not be more ideal. We were a short walk from all the sites and shops, and there were stores on our block to get groceries and toiletries. Although the area was bustling, the apartment itself was quiet and we were all able to sleep late without being disturbed by the noise of the city. We walked everywhere, including to the train when it was time to leave.
Artan was planning on being our tour guide, but when an emergency prevented him from doing so he found a fantastic substitute. We appreciated his taking care of us.
Other notes: the apartment had wifi which worked well in all the rooms. Artan had recently installed a new heater, so disregard any previous comments about the heat - it worked very well. That includes the hot water - we were all able to shower without any problems. Finally Artan made himself available to answer any questions we had during our stay.
I cannot gush enough about how positive our experience was. Should we be so lucky to return to Florence we will definitely stay with Artan and Lisa again. I envy the next guests!