The mini-loft in Florence felt like a home away from home! The directions were very easy to follow and once we arrived, were welcomed by wonderful hosts Antonio and Carla, who advised us on the neighbourhood and gave us some suggestions on where to eat and what to do during our stay.

The loft is fully equipped with everything one needs, including some thoughtful touches such as umbrellas if the weather turns unpleasant. The washing machine was definitely a boon; just a note to take your own powder detergent.

The suburb is quiet and peaceful, with the bus stop conveniently situated just around the corner. Though we did not have a chance to visit them all, there are several useful stores close by such as a dairy, a bakery, a COOP supermarket and a pharmacy.

The city centre is just a bus-ride away, where one can wander the car-free streets around the Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica. The main train station, SMN, sits in-between, so is well located for day-trips to places such as Pisa and Lucca.

Overall, we highly recommend Antonio and Carla's place for a relaxing stay.