I highly recommend Bitte and her beautiful apartment if you want an authentic experience in Florence. We didn’t get to meet Bitte but she was fantastic at communicating the check-in process and sent me lots of recommendations for places to eat/go during our stay. The apartment was easy enough to get to. A bus from outside the station took us almost outside the apt. The area is very beautiful, leafy, quiet and full of local residents. Just the experience we wanted – away from the touristy centre.
Bitte’s parents greeted us at the apartment and they were so lovely. Very welcoming and friendly. We really felt like they prided themselves on giving a personable experience. They had a map ready with key places to visit in the centre and locally.
The apartment is very impressive, spacious and has a pretty terrace where we had breakfast a tea. It was very clean and there were plenty of towels for our stay. The amenities were spot on – an iron, washing machine WITH washing powder, tea/coffee, dishwasher, tv, wifi etc.
We’d definitely stay at Bitte’s apartment again and recommend her as a great host.