Karen and Raffaele’s place is absolutely perfect for exploring Florence! It was my first visit and am so grateful for the central location (easy walks to all sights), the chill vibe of the immediate surroundings, and their recommendations! From the moment Raffaele welcomed me upon arrival and shared a map with favorite spots, my grumpiness from a long journey to Florence in extreme heat simply melted away. I had a fantastic 4 days exploring museums and more, and am very grateful to have had this apartment as my home base - A/C worked well (even in the heat wave), terrace was lovely, even the soap and shower gel in the bathroom smelled amazing. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!