We stayed at Paola's apartment for 3 nights. We specifically booked this apartment because we were attracted to its modern style, its high ceilings, and, most importantly, because it had a washing machine. We also liked the idea that the location of this apartment was away from the tourist areas and had a more local feel. We were more than pleased with our stay. Since we arrived on a Sunday, many stores were closed; but, Paola graciously gave us laundry soap so we can wash our clothes right away. In addition, she welcomed us with pastries upon our arrival. The best part of our experience is that Paola was always very accessible and she actually took the time to greet us and offer suggestions for things to do in Florence. In most of our airbnb experiences, we never had a chance to meet the host face-to -face. In this case, we enjoyed having that personal touch. We highly recommend staying in this apartment when in Florence.