My mom and I stayed at Elena’s apartment for around a week, and it was the most wonderful experience.
Check In
We had traveled from Rome and were tired from a long train ride, and she met us at the apartment which made check-in a dream. It took less that 5 minutes, she showed us where everything was and how to use the AC.
Apartment
The apartment is a great size, and the bed/bedding is high quality. We loved all the storage space she had in the closets, and the gas stove was a huge plus for having meals in instead of going out! My mom was working remotely a little everyday, and had no problems at all with the WiFi. The washer was great and the drying rack and clothes lines available had more than enough space. Everything was very clean and tidy.
Location
Amazing location!! Loved all of the little artisan shops around that area and really great restaurants within a 10 minute walk. My mom and I walked almost everywhere, only taking the bus when we had our luggage but otherwise the walk even to downtown across the river is easy. There’s also a grocery store maybe 5 doors down, so shopping is super quick and simple. We also found a little garden not 5 minutes away a little bit south of the apartment which was lovely to walk through and would be a great place for an evening picnic.
Overall
Elena was an amazing host, very gracious even after I accidentally broke one of the plates she provided. It truly felt like our little home away from home and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Would recommend to anyone visiting Florence looking for a slightly less busy/touristy area.