Our luck with Airbnb is unbelievable. Was there any way Francesco's place could live up to the photos? Did it ever! You really feel like you're in a palazzo - which you are - and where better to be in one than Florence? We decided to take our son on the fast train from Rome to spend the afternoon at the Uffizi. The apartment is a short walk from the train station and a 10 to 12-minute walk from the Uffizi. This place is a treasure -- perfectly located and impeccably restored -- a generous high-ceilinged space with beautiful beds (upstairs and down), a modern bathroom, a lovely wooden dining table, a washer & dryer (which we hadn't time to use) and a dishwasher. Blessedly quiet, it's where we want to stay whenever we're in Florence. We were sad to leave after only one night. Francesco gave us a warm and hearty welcome and handed us off to Filippo, who, knowing we were in a rush to get to the museum, led us around the corner to grab takeaway panini, then guided us to the Uffizi and didn't say goodbye until he'd deposited us in the right ticket line. That's extraordinary hospitality and we sincerely thank him for his kindness and his time (and his perfect dinner recommendation!) He set the tone for a visit we'll never forget.