This was my first experience with AirBnB and I’m happy to say it was excellent. I wanted a property that offered more space and facilities then a boxy hotel room and this fit the bill perfectly.
Firstly the location was great because it’s centrally located but also private. Less than a ten minute walk from Firenze SMN train station. I used the GPS on my phone to get there the first time. Near a small piazza down a side road is the entrance. the apartment windows overlook the grounds of a chapel and a dome, meaning there is no street noise whatsoever except for the very occasional siren, in fact it is so quiet I had the best sleep in a long time.
Facilities are great, very clean. Full kitchen equipment so you have everything you need to cook. There is also little things that help and lessen your costs and help like salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, tea bags and a Lavazza coffee machine with 4 capsules. There’s a store a short walk away which we bought fresh bread, milk, meats etc and kept them in the fridge. There’s a dishwasher too!
It’s a historical building so there are high ceilings and stone floors but the air con/heating units ensure you keep warm. I was there when it was snowing and have no complaints. There is also a little fire which it is cosy to sit in front of and you can easily refill it with the supplied fuel and tube.
The main bedroom is spacious and clean. The wardrobe had enough coat hangers for two people! The shower is hot and powerful. You access the second bedroom via the first. The lift from the ground floor up is a compact size so will not fit a wheelchair.
There isn’t a TV or radio so if you want to consume media bring your smart devices. There is internet with great service throughout. I didn’t check the speed but it’s definitely fast enough to watch at least two video streams at once.
We were really happy with our stay there. It’s location means that you can easily walk around Florence and then come back to a modern homely apartment with character and privacy. It's a great place to stay.