Highly recommend for an incredible stay in Florence.
Francesca and Claudio were excellent hosts -- welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The apartment was fabulous: spacious picturesque rooms with all the comforts and conveniences of home (great washing machine), and the experience of living in a historical family mansion. Francesca joyfully shared the story of her family home as she showed us around the apartment and welcomed us with coffee and chocolates at their apartment, complete with a tour of Claudio's art studio, located at the top level. This was was our first Airbnb experience, and we appreciated being able to "call or knock on the door" if we needed anything.
Two friends joined us during our stay, and it was perfect having the second bedroom and bathroom. When we were not walking to the many popular sights, we enjoyed mini "staycations" --sitting in the living room talking and drinking wine while taking in the view out the two huge windows; having tea and coffee at the kitchen table with treats from the nearby Sant'Ambrogia market; having a little picnic in the beautiful garden replete with all kinds of plants, many with blooming flowers or fruits, being very careful not to step on the resident tortoises; perusing the many books, including travel guides; or just having quiet time in the bedroom looking up at the beautiful frescoed ceilings.
Francesca provided a "starter kit" of essentials -- water, fruits, yogurt, milk, and little cakes and biscuits as well as stocking the kitchen with coffee, tea, sugar, olive oil, and spices.
The apartment wasn't available for our entire stay, and Francesca recommended a nice bed and breakfast. When we checked out, we were able to keep our luggage in the apartment, and Francesca arranged for a taxi to drop us off at the bnb and our friends to the airport.
Mille grazie, Francesca and Claudio!