I really struck gold with this apartment. I arrived in Florence and had arrived at another airbnb location that was completely unsatisfactory. I got on to the app and found Guido's apartment and booked thinking I was getting a room in an apartment. It is an instant book, but Guido was quick to respond and I was able leave the accommodation and have all the details in under 15mins from booking.
I was so relieved when I walked in to the 3rd floor apartment (there's a lift for those travelling heavy). It is unbelievably spacious, with a lounge, bedroom, seperate kitchen and huge bathroom. I felt quite spoiled having all this space to myself and so close to all the major sights - you literally step out the front door and everything is in front of you and within walking distance. Wifi is excellent, hot water is excellent, location is excellent. I became friends with the neighbours, a couple also travelling from Australia, and found their apartment was literally a studio with a bathroom. Feelings of being spoiled intensified!
Guido was a big help, not only being so accommodating for my last minute booking but literally marking on a map where to go to fix my phone. He also made sure to check that everything was going ok every other day.
Florence is a walking city, and it's easy to walk for ages without realising. The biggest relief was having this place I could quickly navigate back to, and take a break from the crowds. For somewhere so close to the action, it is so quiet in the evening and morning even on weekends. This was calming after bustling Rome.
Thank you, Guido! Your superhost status is obviously well deserved.