Massimo’s “Nest” is a fantastic place to stay. My husband, sister, and I spent two very comfortable, pleasant nights there. The apartment is very well cared for and kept. It exudes charm and feeling of home. Even for three of us, the space was plenty accommodating. The bed was super comfortable. The kitchen was supplied with food, basics, wine, and water in the refrigerator. We spent each evening on the outdoor patio/terrace. It’s a joy to sit out there after a long day of walking around beautiful Florence—even better since the neighborhood is, indeed, quiet and calm. At the same time, the neighborhood is centrally located. A real nice café, gelateria, and market are only about 60 seconds walk from the apartment. And the more historic, touristic sections of Florence are only a few minutes further.

Massimo is a fantastic host. He provides plenty of information about the surrounding area, as well as maps, directions, etc. It seems he thought of everything. He was also flexible with our arrival and departure schedules. This was a big help to us, particularly for the latter, since our train did not leave Florence until the evening.

Only one complaint, and, depending on your height, it’s a potentially very minor point: The toilet and shower are a bit cramped and close to each other. It made for some tricky use, particularly by my husband, who stands 192 cm.

Overall, however, it was a fantastic experience. We will definitely look to The Nest if/when we are again in Florence!