We spent an entire month in amazing Firenze, and could not have chosen a better place to stay than Ilaria’s apartment.
The apartment itself is beautiful and very spacious. It has a contemporary feeling with “old world charm” - 15 foot (5 meter) high ceilings, very large windows with solid wood shutters; comfortable furnishings and a fully equipped kitchen.
The location was perfect for us - located right in the heart of the historic city center. You walk out the door and you are a few meters from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi museum, and maybe 200 meters to the Duomo. We loved opening up the windows and hearing church bells chiming and the sounds of the city.
You really do not need a car to visit Firenze. Everything is walking distance, and the train service from Santa Maria Novella is great. We had day trips to locations like Venice, Bologna, Pisa, Lucca and Cinque Terra. Because we are on an extended visit to Italy, we did arrive by car. Ilaria provides a Parking service included in the apartment rental, and it was perfect. It is a short walk from the apartment, and whenever we did need the car, we would let Ilaria know and the car would be ready for us when we arrived.
Only one word of caution - for anyone with mobility issues. The building has no lift, and there are 100 steps from ground level to the apartment.
Finally - a word about Ilaria. She is the perfect hostess, and a very warm, outgoing personality. One of the things I love about Italy is the people - and Ilaria is a true Italian.
I travel extensively, and I can honestly say that Ilaria’s apartment is great value. I would highly recommend it, and will certainly contact Ilaria on my next trip to Firenze.