Easily the best Airbnb we have stayed in, I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. If you are reading these reviews, stop what you are doing right now and just book it. You will not regret it.
The apartment itself is exquisite. Beautifully decorated and so homely to live in. The terrace was gorgeous in the mornings, the bed was the most comfortable one I have ever slept in aside from my own, and the area is quiet and feels like a world away from the bustle of Florence. When you are in there it is actually hard to believe you are just around the corner from the Duomo, it is so quiet. Yes there are stairs to climb but not too many (three floors maybe?) and the apartment is definitely worth it.
The amazing apartment alone is worth you staying here, but where this place really excels is in the host. Everything was so easy with Michele - the check in, the communication, the welcome, checking out etc. We had no problems at all from start to finish which is no easy feat when you are travelling in a foreign country with limited access to communications. He really has thought of everything and is an incredible host. We followed all of his local tips for places to eat and shop and they were perfect, and he even called us a cab when we left!
Finally, if you do stay here try and make some time to do a hike with Michele and his gorgeous little dog Lola one of the days. We spent a wonderful afternoon hiking around in the Tuscan hillside with him, learning about the local area and the REAL Florence. It was a challenging hike but Michele tailored it to our level of fitness (we told him to go hard and he obliged us haha!), and it was so worthwhile. The view over Florence as the sun set was to die for, and we also got to meet Michele's lovely partner Gioia (may not be spelling that right sorry) and enjoyed some delicious home cooked food and wine together. The hike was a real highlight of our trip and I cannot recommend it enough.
We feel like we have left Florence with two new friends - the best Airbnb experience ever. Thanks again Michele!