Lorenzo/ Matteo's apartment was a modern, elegant and comfortable sanctuary for our family of four. It was our first time in Florence and Italy so we picked a central location for our apartment. Florence is an easy walking city though it does take a few days to orient yourself - so it was on the last day that we finally understood how close this apartment is to everything. There was unexpected street drilling as the ground was being dug up for plumbing lines (?) so curb appeal wasn't great, but once in the apartment, we loved looking out at the activity below and changing lights on the surrounding buildings. This is city centre so be prepared with ear plugs if you want silence, otherwise just embrace being in the middle of a grand city. The building is historical and older yet features a lift that we made use of for heavy luggage transfer and occasionally for ourselves after walking all day in hot summer. The kids preferred the steps to the 3rd floor. Inside, we enjoyed more space than we really needed for a family of 4, but it was welcome after the crowds and heat! We mainly ate out or did take out so used the microwave, and didn't attempt to learn how to use the stove and oven, but the hosts keep meticulous instructions for everything (including the location to empty the rubbish bins upon departure). This is a self-check in apartment so everything is self-guided, and the hosts are very responsive. When the WIFI wasn't working on our arrival, Matteo and I spoke on Whatsapp and he guided us on how to restart the power. The furnishings are a bit older/ dated, especially the couches, but we were out most of the day and mainly used the bedroom and baths which were sufficiently appointed and comfortable. The bedrooms had their own air conditioners which are necessary in the summer (pro-tip: to limit the heat with the sun exposure, close the shutters when you're out during the day, especially in the living room). It was also great to have a washer to bring clean clothes to our next destination. Lovely cafes for coffee or drinks and plenty of retail shopping on surrounding streets. Grocery stores are a bit further away, but all within walking distance. This was a wonderful apartment for our Florence stay.