Guido was very welcoming and accommodating of our uncertain arrival time. The appartment is really beautiful and the location is amazing! It is just around a corner from the Piazza Santa Croce and the historic Santa Croce Basilica. This is the heart of Florence and the perfect place to walk to everything from.
though it is just a block from the Piazza, the street is quiet. The neighborhood is active with foot traffic until late at night, so feels safe to walk around in.
There are great restaurants and cafes, shopping, museums, churches, bridges and hilltop views all within easy walking distance.
It is a good place for a family, because it is easy for various members to do different things and meet up for group activities without too much distance to travel.
In addition to the sheer beauty of the city, there were concerts and literary bars to go to in the evenings. It is nice for families with young adults to have access to an impromptu music and night life just nearby to discover.
The building is old and full of charm, but the kitchen and bath are very modern and well equipped. We did not cook in the kitchen, but it would have been a pleasure to do so.
Finally, when we had a little trouble figuring out the lock our second day, Guido was only a phone call and a few minutes away. He cheerfully came over to sort us out.