First time using Airbnb for us and based on this experience, we will most definitely use again. Communication was excellent from the moment we first showed an interest and the flat turned out to be an excellent find.
Giacomo and Beatrice were attentive hosts, ensuring we were comfortable and well set up on arrival- the provision of aperitifs was a lovely extra touch, for example.
The flat itself is a good size, with high ceilings and big rooms, and although it's only just set back from a fairly busy road (Via San Domenico) it is really very quiet. Wifi worked very well, as did all the amenities provided. The bedrooms easily accommodated us and our two children and the kitchen had everything necessary to prepare meals.
The flat is around 3km from the centre of Florence, something that attracted us as we didn't want to be in the middle of a very hectic city all the time. It is a very practical location though, with the Number 7 bus running regularly, around every 15 mins during the day straight to Piazza San Marco, near Duomo and all the major sites. One small down side is the lack of a general grocery store in walking distance, so getting provisions required some planning, which we quickly adjusted to, finding a number of stores in the centre. Near the Fiorentina stadium, about 1 km away there are bakeries, cafes and other food stores too.
We were delighted to spend our first visit to beautiful Florence in Oliver Flat and hope to visit again one day in the future. Thank you!