We loved our month long stay in Aunt Lena’s Apartment!
First, I must say, the pictures didn’t do it justice. The apartment is SUPER spacious, comfortable, and furnished nicely.
The bedrooms were comfortable and bigger than we’re used to at home. Beds were quite cosy. Closets were well equipped with bedding options for the changing seasons.
Wi-Fi was more than adequate for both work and entertainment.
The kitchen is well equipped for long stays. We cooked many wonderful and memorable meals there.
There are 2 bathrooms. One is small and just equipped with a toilet and sink. The other is a full bathroom also including a washing machine. The shower was always refreshing with abundant hot water.
The building has an elevator. This made brining our luggage in and out plus our daily treks out easy.
The apartment also has a doorman. This added to our sense of security. He is a kind gentleman. He was helpful in making sure some mail sent to us reached us.
The apartment is conveniently located near Santa Maria Novella, and also the SMN train station (Florence main rail station). While this makes day trips super easy, we were a little worried about safety. In many cities the main station attracts petty criminals etc and can be problematic for safety. This was not an issue here. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the stay and often used the station to explore Tuscany.
Most of all of Florence’s attractions were with in a 15 minute maximum walk. Duomo 5min, Ponte Vecchio 9min, Uffizi 7min, Palazzo Pitti 15min, etc etc. Every day we made a point of exploring more of the wonderful city. The apartment’s location made this super easy.
Grocery shopping is easy and convenient as well. Several Conad markets are within a few minutes walk as well as the San Lorenzo market / Mercato Centrale which also is a great place to both catch a bite and get fresh food for the apartment.
Candida is a great host. We reached out to her a couple of times throughout our stay. She always responded in minutes and was always helpful and kind.
We highly recommend Aunt Lena’s apartment for any families or small groups visiting Florence. It’s the perfect home base to explore the city and Tuscany.
Grazie mille Candida!