Alessandra is a perfect host and her charming apartment in the Oltrarno was the perfect place for my week's stay in Florence. First: the apartment looks exactly as the pictures show. It's smartly appointed, beautifully designed, cozy and comfortable. New kitchen, new bathroom, comfortable bed and linens, light/bright living room. The location is also a plus -- Via Maggio leads right to Ponte Trinita -- a much better crossing (and just as convenient) than the always-crowded Ponte Vecchio. There are grocery stores, shops, and a feeling of a real neighborhood while being a 10-minute walk to the center of the city.
Alessandra met me when I arrived at our appointed time, showed me everything about the apartment, gifted me with a bottle of Chianti, and arranged for a taxi to pick me up on my early morning departure for the airport. Thank you, Alessandra for offering your apartment and for being such a welcoming presence to Firenze!