My mother and I stayed here over Christmas, and this apartment embodied the magic of Florence and the season. The apartment actually feels larger than it looks in the image; the ceiling paintings are awesome. It’s a stone’s throw from the Arno River and Boboli Gardens. The area felt peaceful and more genuine, away from the buzz of tourist crowds; yet the popular Florence attractions were easily reached by walking.
We were received by Beth who made us feel at home instantly, and helped us locate nearby attractions, cafes, eateries and markets. We want to commend her swift response to our needs. Filippo was also very prompt, kind and helpful to our queries.
The kitchen is generously and thoughtfully stocked with clean equipment and utensils we found very useful. Lovely coffee and tea. The bathroom was also clean and generously stocked with towels and soap. TV, radio and books were provided in the main room. The thoughtful touches, like the fruit basket and candles, furniture placement and art all around us made this place feel like a warm dream. It has its own historic character, which was delightful.
The only thing you need to take note of is to be mindful of your electricity loading and hot water usage. Do not overload the power sources or you’ll cause a trip (though easily rectified). Heated water for showering was more than sufficient for the two of us, but do not expect to draw a warm bath twice in a night. We feel this will apply to every other building in a historic city like Florence, so it’s more so a general tip.
We definitely recommend this apartment and look forward to staying again.