I really can't say enough great things about this apartment and what amazing an amazing host Oliver and his associate Federico are!
The apartment is perfectly located in the center of the historic district, but on a quiet street. Markets, restaurants, everything you need is out the door and down the street. I was traveling alone, and felt completely safe in the area, and in the apartment with it's many door locks. You can see how lovely it is from the photos, which are very accurate.
Here's where Oliver became a super host for me, I have some back pain, and the bed was very soft for me, and maybe a little on the older side. I was staying for 3 weeks, so I thought it was worth asking if there was something that could be done. When I told Oliver about my back, and the bed and asked if there was anything he could do, thinking he may have an extra mattress stored somewhere, he instead went out and bought a brand new lovely mattress! I mean, who does that? He and Federico delivered it themselves, and it was perfect!
And when my stay was over and I needed to check out in the morning, I asked Federico if he could meet me at the apartment to help me with my luggage and to phone a cab for me. He came over right on time, but there were no cabs available. You need to phone for cabs in Florence, you can't hail them like other cities. He tried phoning a few times, no cabs. So he took my suitcases and we walked down the street to where the taxi stand is. Still no cabs, there were people waiting for a half-hour! He phones Oliver to tell him what is happening (they know I need to catch a train) and Oliver tells him to come to his shop. He owns a stunning jewelry shop by the way, 4 of them if you get a chance be sure to have a look!
Federico rolls my suitcases through Florence as we arrive at Olivers shop, and Oliver says he will be back. 10 minutes later he arrives driving a little electric car that he rented just to take me to the train station so I didn't miss my train!
Again, Oliver went above and beyond what I would expect from any host. Plus the apartment is spacious, lovely, and in a fantastic location!
If you have a chance to book here, count your luck and do it asap! Thanks Oliver and Federico!