PRE-CHECK-IN – Chiara was a great host – easy to talk to and communicated plenty before check-in. When we arrived in Florence, we met Chiara’s friend who explained everything about the apartment to us. HOUSE DETAILS – The apartment was just a few steps up from ground level and was very spacious and clean. There were two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a twin; the living area had a fold out sofa. There was one large bathroom with a comfortable shower; although water dripped onto the bathroom floor, it was easy to clean. The kitchen was large and well equipped, and the modern washing machine was just behind the kitchen; detergent and a drying rack were provided. Though there wasn’t much of a view as the apartment was in the interior of the building, the air conditioning worked well (one unit in the master bedroom and one in the living room); since there wasn’t much sun shining in, the apartment stayed cool (a big plus after walking all day). LOCATION DETAILS – The location was truly incredible, almost unbelievable – the apartment was literally steps from the Duomo. Despite how beautiful and popular the Duomo was, the apartment was quiet even during the middle of the day. In addition, since the apartment was in the middle of the city, we were able to walk to almost any point in Florence anytime, day or night. OTHER INFO – The wifi worked very well. Overall, our stay in Florence was great and with this location, we definitely hope to visit again!