I had a great two nights here. Daniele was very communicative and met me at the apartment to welcome. W. He also showed me a map and pointed out the best spots not to mention alerting me of the need to buy tickets online in advance for the crowded sights. Additionally, he accommodated a room switch to one of his other properties just down the street, moving my bag for me while I was out exploring. He also made it easy for me to store my bag for a late checkout.
The rooms were perfect although the cars on the street can run pretty late and start pretty early, shut the window and you should be just fine. Easy access to shared kitchen with refrigerator and coffee and tea to start and finish your day.
My time exploring Florence was wonderful as well with the following top highlights in case you want to :
- Duomo climb and view
- Giotto's Tower climb and view
- Opera Museum de Santa Maria Del Fiore
- Academia Gallery
- Central Market
- Uffizi Gallery
- Michaelangelo's Piazza at sunset
- Sunset from Punto Vecchio
- Renting bike and riding around city (small shop 2 blocks east of the Airbnb to rent for 8€ per half day...be sure not to lock bike on any private property or near a monument or they will "tow" it)
- Spying a famous street art installation (only a couple blocks east from Daniele's place)
I will certainly return to Florence as it has become one of my new favorite cities and highly recommend booking with Daniele.