This was my first Airbnb booking so I had no expectations and frankly, I was a bit afraid it might turn out.
Well I was so wrong. My experience was a 10+. The apartment and view of the Ponte Vecchio are exactly as pictured in the listing (in fact, it was better than the photographs.)
It took me by surprise how close it was to the bridge which made being able to get to all the major attractions so convenient. And because it was perfectly located it was easy to come back and take a little afternoon break from the hot, hot August heat.
One of the best features of the apartment is the terrace overlooking the city and the Ponte Vecchio. I will admit that to start the day enjoying a cup of coffee watching the city wake up was the best. And my daughter and I were able to get takeout pizza from one of the local restaurants, enjoying our dinner listening to the musicians on the bridge and enjoying the view.
I love that the neighborhood is not so crowded as on the other side of the river. There are tons of restaurants and shops to peruse. I ended up buying tons of ceramic ware from a nearby store.
After traveling for a week, it was nice to be able to do a load of wash when we arrived (a total bonus). The room has two bedrooms so my teen daughter was able to enjoy her alone time.
There is a supermarket super close by which made buying drinks, coffee, snacks and dinners (the pre-made pasta was pretty yummy) so convenient.
Marusca met us which was unexpected and was so helpful with her recommendations. And her son surprised us by helping us with our bags when we left and made sure the cab arrived on time to take us to the station.
I have raved about the apartment to my friends who are planning a trip to Florence. I highly recommend staying at the apartment. And I am so trying to figure out how I can come back next year.