I have just returned from two weeks in Florence, staying the entire time at Marco's apartment. I highly recommend this apartment to anyone who might be visiting Florence and interested in being in the heart of the city.
Marco was an attentive host from the moment I booked my stay back in January 2021. Anytime I had a question, he answered my email immediately. Because my flight home left very early, before the trains and buses began to run, Marco arranged for a private taxi to meet me at my door. The weather turned a bit cooler while I was there, and Marco inquired whether I needed additional bedding. His attention to my needs was comforting.
The apartment is spacious yet comfortable and just the right size . While it does not have a view, it encircles a small courtyard that provides light. I had originally planned to travel with a companion but ended up making the trip alone. I felt safe and secure with the keyless entry and security measures in place.
Santa Croce is a little to the south of city center, but everything is close in Florence and easily accessible. There are restaurants and cafes just outside the entrance, and the apartment building opens onto the magnificent piazza and offers much opportunity for sitting and gazing and planning your daily itinerary.
I certainly recommend this apartment and offer Marco my thanks for providing a comfortable, pleasant environment. There's a very helpful notebook that Marco put together, too, to help you find the best of everything in the city.