I have spent some days in Florence doing a language course, and i have had the chance to book one night in this amazing place, after having relied on my husband's previous experience with Antonio. My husband came for the weekend, so we stayed for one night in Antonio's flat.
I did not know what to expect, for the apartment has been renovated from scratch, so i could only trust the few photos i have seen...and here it comes:
This place is fabulous. I have travelled a lot, and i do realise fabulous is a big word, but i cannot find another one for this flat.
It is located in one of the "places to be" in Florence, which is Mercato San Ambrogio. You'll find nice Osterias here, a nice Pizzeria doing pizza in the traditional neapolitan style, wine shops, cafes, libraries and so on.
It is in 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the Dome, which makes it be a little away from the tourists, and more closely to the "florentini", the italians living in Florence.
This flat is part of a "bilocale", and has a total of two bedrooms, and one single room with a single bed. The beds are fantastic: 30 cm mattress, king size beds...my husband slept so well he wants to buy himself the same mattress now.
Additionally there is a small wardrobe, a small and practical kitchen, nicely equipped (which a lot of airbnb hosts forget to do), and is on the opposite side of the street, facing a small interior yard, having a small terrace as well. Just perfect for a glass of wine in the evening, away from the noise of sometimes too crowdy Florence.
There is a lot of attention to details, i could go into details, but this place...it has "feng-shui". You will feel like home in it, which in the end is the purpose of airbnb, isn't it ?
You'll have also some small pocket books and maps waiting, and Antonio as a very friendly guest, giving you all the tips you need in a very italian, friendly and warm manner.
And let's not forget the shower gels and shampoos, which Antonio provides from a family run business (his fiancee has an amazing herbal store in the city center)
We traveled in April, but there is an air conditioner in every room, for those of you who will need this later in summer.
All in all:
Cosy, familiar, homey, feng-shui, clean, spacious, awesome! Great choice of materials, lots of attention to detail. It's like being in a 5 star hotel room, only for a way more smaller price.
Oh, and because it is a bilocale, a bigger group or family can rent the other appartment as well, which connects to this flat through a door (locked of course if booked separately)
Thank you for having us! Whenever we'll get back to Florence, you'll be our only choice.
All our best!