My wife and I had a great experience staying in Annalisa & Leonardo's loft for four days in October! Our flight arrived several hours before the agreed upon check in time but Leonardo was able to come early and meet us at the door with our keys so that we could put our luggage away. He gave us an excellent tour of the apartment and provided us with a little booklet full of emergency numbers, touring information, maps, and recommendations for things to do. They were great hosts and thought of everything to make us feel welcome, right down to leaving us a jar of biscotti to enjoy with their quick espresso machine in the mornings.

The loft itself was very cute. Excellent shape, full of modern amenities but still fitting well with the older aesthetic of the building and the city. The bed in the upstairs loft was very comfortable and there was plenty of space for our bags and belongings. Upstairs the ceiling is slanted so you have to watch your head, but it was a very cute space and fun to stay in for a few days. Included refrigerator, stove, dishes, counter with stools, air conditioning, and a cute fireplace. Skylight in the roof above the bed with a shade for added darkness, nice big windows looking directly out on the piazza and the market.

The location is great, right on the piazza del mercato centrale. The market is a great spot to walk around and enjoy in the mornings (and shop for groceries if you are interested in cooking). The piazza fills during the day with street vendors of all kinds of goods, then at night clears out to become parking for the numerous restaurants that surround it. Less than fifteen minutes ambling walk to the Academia, Duomo, or train station Santa Maria Novella. We always felt safe at all times of day, and enjoyed every minute of our stay in Florence.