In a word, Anna’s place is spectacular! Clean, spacious, air conditioned (we needed it for our September trip!) it has special amenities that set it apart from any other Air BNB we have ever stayed at! It is perfectly located near the Duomo (and yet amazingly quiet) and the San Ambrogio market. It’s located near the supermarket, great places to eat, and major attractions that make Florence such a glorious city. You will walk up an easy 80 steps to get there, but it is worth it. Besides, you need a way to work off the daily gelato!
The real shining star in Anna’s place is Anna herself. From the moment we booked her place, she welcomed us with kindness and graciousness. It really feels as though she is welcoming you into her home. She answered every question we had quickly and thoroughly- even before we arrived when I asked for suggestions about cooking classes. She checked in with us during the day to make sure we had what we needed and continued to make helpful suggestions during our stay. If you stay for a week, you’ll have dinner at her husband’s pizzeria. If you don’t stay for a week, go to Il Pizzaioulo and have the pizza - it’s the best we had in Italy!
If you find Anna’s place open during your stay - book it immediately! That’s what happened to us - and we are so glad we did. We are already planning our next trip to stay there!