I wish we could give a 100-star review! Everything about our stay was perfect!
Lorenzo is an amazing host!
The building is located across from one of the most famous Florentine landmarks - the Pitti Palace. This apartment is newly renovated, sun filled and is a perfect place to come back to after a long day of exploring.
Lorenzo shared his renovation story with us and some of the challenges he faced to get it to look and feel the way it does. His vision was executed flawlessly and the apartment felt like a 7-star hotel experience for us - built-in speakers in the kitchen and the bathroom, central heating and AC that is controlled in 2-zones with a thermostat, exquisite marble in the bathroom and dressing room, serene colour palette throughout, overall lighting design, gorgeous wallpaper and gold accents in the powder room, matching materials throughout the apartment that create a luxurious and custom look and feel. Extra design touches that we noticed - the colour blocked curtains are perfectly matched and aligned to the wall molding details. The main bathroom has an amazing rain shower, complimented with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries - feels like a spa! The sliding pocket doors in the kitchen and the bedroom provide privacy, if needed. The craftsmanship of the renovation deserves 5-stars as well - you could tell that Lorenzo was very meticulous about every detail and was there to oversee every step of the renovation process.
Design aside, Lorenzo’s apartment has everything to make you feel at home: super clean, comfortable bed, black-out curtains, a powerful hair dryer, full-length mirror, soft towels, washing machine, drying rack, iron, plenty of matching hangers, plenty of storage. In the kitchen - Nespresso machine, dishes, cookware and cutlery (everything is perfectly matched). The kitchen is well designed and equipped for cozy meals at home. The cookware was also of great quality. You never get great pots & pans at Airbnbs.
Finally, the location itself is very convenient - steps away from all the major landmarks, great restaurants, outstanding gelato shops, and minutes from the main highway.
Something to note - there is no parking in the building. However, Lorenzo provided a reco to a safe paid parking lot nearby.
Lorenzo as a host deserves a 100-star rating as well! He was super attentive, has a guidebook that gives thorough instructions for all the electronics, suggestions, etc. He gifted us a delicious bottle of wine upon our arrival, checked in to make sure we were doing ok during our stay and came by to say good-bye when we were leaving. We loved everything about our stay here! It was truly the best Airbnb experience for us! If you’ve gotten this far… JUST BOOK!