Casa Ventura more than lived up to its many five star reviews. From day one, after being graciously welcomed by Valeriano, we felt comfortable and relaxed in this beautiful home. The apartment itself is bright and sunny with private terraces offering lovely views of this amazing city. Everything was well designed, utilizing the space to provide ample storage space for our personal belongings. it was easy to settle in and really felt like home in no time at all. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything one needs to prepare/serve meals and enjoy beverages and apperitvios other inside or al fresco on one of the beautiful terraces. The beds were extremely comfortable and allowed us a restful night's sleep after a long day of walking and sightseeing. The apartment is spotless and every detail is well maintained. We appreciated the restaurant recommendations and found them all to be most satisfying and the food was really delicious. Karin is a kind and lovely person who takes great pride in this home and is genuine in her concern for the comfort of her guests. We would highly recommend Casa Ventura to anyone who plans to visit Florence. We hope to return someday.