Re: the Host - Maria was absolutely AMAZING! She was by far the best host we could have ever asked for. Beyond accommodating! I highly recommend her to anyone interested in booking with her!
Before arriving Maria told us everything we needed to know, from how many euro's taxi's and buses were to the apartment from the airport to the best cafe's and restaurants to check out on our trip.
We arrived at the apartment (early) and she was there to help us check in, even carried our bag up the stairs. She welcomed us into the apartment (so cute and clean!) and gave us a tour. The apartment was perfect for us! She had groceries and wine and told us to help ourselves to anything in the apartment.
We stayed for 8 days and throughout the entire trip if I ever had a question to ask her, there was never a delay in her response. She let us check in early and let us check out early (we had to leave the apartment at 3:30am for the airport). Did I mention she even booked our taxi for us for that morning since we couldn't speak Italian. I mean to say our stay was incredible would be an understatement. The apartment and Maria were fabulous! Our stay in Florence was unbelievable!
Re: the Apartment - Extremely cute apartment close to everything in Florence. Very clean and safe. Located close to all Florence has to offer. The apartment was about 15 minutes from the airport by taxi. I recommend taking a taxi if able, about 25 Euro's or so. The apartment is up 2 short flights of stairs, very easy to access from the street. The door to the apartment is very heavy and thick and the area is very safe, so no worries there. When you enter the apartment you instantly feel the European vibe you look for when you travel to Italy. The entire apartment was plenty of room for my sister and I. There were these fabulous large windows throughout the entire right side of the apartment that you could open and view the street below. The bed was very comfortable and the apartment was very new and clean. We were a close walk to everything, and had the best time visiting! Next time I go to Florence, I will definitely stay with Maria in this apartment!