Matilde's apartment was great for a longer stay in Florence, and Matilde herself was super helpful. My train to Florence arrived late, but when I finally made it to the apartment she was there waiting for me with the keys and to show me around the apartment. There were plenty of towels, toilet paper, and paper towels for two people, and the kitchen was stocked with all the kitchenware we needed. The apartment is very spacious and the kitchen and bathroom were both very up to date.

The Oltrano is a great area, especially during the summer when the rest of the city is crowded with tourists, and there are lots of restaurants, shops, and a gelateria nearby. Perhaps best of all, there is a Meta grocery store steps from the main door to the apartment building which was perfect for picking up snacks, wine, and ingredients for lunch and dinner.

It was very hot in Florence during our stay, which is to be expected during the summer, and especially in July, but the apartment was not uncomfortable as long as we made sure to shut the windows and shutters before leaving for the day. Matilde provided two fans which made the sitting area and kitchen comfortable in the hottest part of the afternoon and which helped with the heat at night.

I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone staying in Florence for more than a few days!