My new husband and I came to Florence for our honeymoon. We chose Antonella's apartment based on the amazing location, and romantic pictures. Overall, we had a pleasant experience with Antonella and the city of Florence.
We have decided to list the pros and cons of the apartment.
Pros:
- Location! Walking distance from many shops and tourist stops, particularly the Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio Bridge.
- Antonella; she was pleasant to work with. She left us a thoughtful wedding gift and card. She included many ideas of what to do in Florence, and always tried to make us feel at home.
- Security. There were precisely 3 different doors to unlock to get to the apartment. All of them had 3 different locks. The windows also had locks and bars in front of them. We felt very safe, especially in a city we didn't know well.
- Comfort. The large bed was comfortable. We wished the pillows were a little nicer, but overall it was comfy. It also fit my 6'3" husband well!
Cons:
- Size. Like I mentioned, my husband is 6'3". Watching him get into the shower was laughable. He had to squeeze into the bathroom, then bend over to reach the shower head. He also hit his head many times in the entryway of the apartment. We would not recommend this apartment to someone over 6 feet tall.
- Location. One thing that was not mentioned and we were not expecting is that the apartment is located on a large hill. Every day we would have to hike up the diagonal hill and burn anything we ate that day. This might be a pro for some, but for a honeymoon, it was a con. There are also a flight if stairs inside the building leading to the apartment that we were not aware of.
- Noise. There was very little sound insulation. Every morning, we would hear the bells go off very clearly and could hear conversations of people walking by very well.
- Communication. Our hostess was very kind and polite, however we had a large language barrier between us. One reason we chose the apartment was Antonella's proficiency in English. However, we asked her specific questions about the apartment (i.e. the TV, and the AC unit) that she did not understand, so we had to figure it out on our own.
Overall, we are happy we chose Florence to celebrate our marriage. Thank you, Antonella, for letting us stay at your charming little apartment. And to anyone who is planning to go to Florence, buon viaggio!