Carlo was very welcoming! He provided a map of Florence and several suggestions for what to see and where to eat. He also provided a lovely bottle of wine for us to enjoy in the apartment. (Thank you!)

The apartment is a quick 10-minute walk from the train station, very convenient for walking to the bridge, gardens, duomo, and market.

As others have mentioned, the stairs are steep and narrow. Carlo was helpful in carrying our suitcase upstairs (thank you, again). There are several restaurants/bars on the street outside so there is some noise, but it is minimal when the windows are closed. One of the house rules asks that you not use the washing machine, which wasn't an issue as we found a laundromat 2 blocks away.

Overall, the location was great, the apartment was clean, and the host was welcoming. I would recommend this listing.