This was the perfect place for our multi-month stay, and Giulio was the perfect host in every way. We originally planned to stay almost two years ago, but kept having to postpone it due to COVID-19. Giulio has essentially been assisting us for a year and a half in the run-up to our actual stay, going above and beyond to help us with every aspect. He is among the most thoughtful, considerate people that I've ever known.
The apartment is huge, full of art and a delightful mix of classic and mid-century modern furniture that go perfectly together. The kitchen is large and stocked with every conceivable appliance and tool imaginable, making it possible for us to make complete meals with ease. Our family of four could spread out and the setup was ideal for us to have separate bedrooms and showers. We felt completely at home.
The location can't be beat, in the coolest neighborhood in Florence and within mere minutes to everything you could want from touristic, culinary, or shopping perspectives. Part of the apartment overlooks beautiful piazza del Carmine (your next door neighbor is Masaccio) and the bedrooms overlook a private garden in the back (which means no matter how busy the piazza gets at night, you are guaranteed a quiet and peaceful sleep). There is even air-conditioning, which you can control from room to room, and autonomous heating (plus heated towel racks).
Friendly, courteous and professional Arlene would visit each day to clean spotlessly, change linens, restock essentials, and help with anything we needed.
Giulio was extremely responsive and considerate, day and night, and we felt that he could help with anything that came up (including arranging for water delivery, airport transfers, etc. etc.). We had very high expectations, and Giulio exceeded them all by far. Both he and Arlene speak fluent English, by the way.
Perhaps the most important thing I can say is that we were so happy, that we have already booked another multi-month stay there!