First, the basic stuff - this place was in a fabulous location - 3 blocks from the Duomo, the Central Market, the Gallery della Academia, the train station. So right in the middle of all the things you want to see and use. As well, right outside the door were wonderful restaurants, ceramic shops and a grocery store a block away. Then the apartment itself was clean and comfortable (a fantastic king size bed which is not common in Europe), with a new, well equipped kitchen, fluffy towels and lovely shampoos, conditioners, etc. and stylish furnishings. We stayed there for 9 days and wanted for nothing. The owners were very helpful and responded quickly to our (many!) questions and requests for advice. Thanks Filippo!! So all of those factors make for a comfortable, happy stay.
But we found that the "other stuff" about the apartment was the most important. This is an apartment in a building built by the Medicis (yeah - those Medicis!!!) in the 14th Century. Every day my husband and I were there, we felt as if we were in living history. The view from the living room is wonderful - the actual Medici Chapels created by Michelangelo - yes that Michelangelo!! - in the Basilica San Lorenzo. We could imagine the people who had lived in that historic building over the years - some seeing great artists "coming to work". We come from Canada and our history is fairly limited so this was true magic for us.
A great location, a clean, comfortable, stylish apartment, responsive, helpful owners and a truly magical setting = rent this space - you will NOT be disappointed!!