The host met us at the flat and told us all about everything. They also gave us a bottle of wine and one of water. And chocolates on the pillows! We felt very welcomed! They were also very accommodating with the check-in time and flexible when our arrival plans were waylaid because of a canceled train.

The flat is beautifully decorated, and it was a pleasure to stay there. We had a few mosquitos (to be expected in Florence in August), but otherwise no problems. The kitchen is well-equipped with basic cooking supplies (salt, pepper, oil, coffee), and it was easy to get things from nearby shops that we needed.

The neighborhood was great- surprisingly quiet although very central. We loved being able to cook in such a wonderful kitchen with fresh local ingredients and often stopped back in for lunch in a welcome respite from touring around. Easy to do as this flat is 5 mins walk from the Uffizi!