Location, location, location, is a great way to sum up Stefania's wonderful apartment in the very heart of Florence!
Situated in a quiet, narrow, side street within five minutes' walk of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (the duomo is visible when you reach the end of the street) it is within easy walking distance of many of Florence's most famous and beautiful attractions, with more distant destinations a short, inexpensive taxi ride away.
The apartment is on the first floor of an attractive, historic building and is cool, roomy, secure, well-equipped and extremely characterful. Considering we were in the heart of a bustling city, we found with the shutters closed, it was a wonderfully restful haven of quiet and calm - we slept soundly!
In short, the apartment affords anybody fortunate enough to stay there a fantastic feel for what it might be like to live in this most magnificent and fascinating of cities, with many terrific restaurants and bars close to hand and a good range of small shops nearby, selling all the essentials you might need.
Stefania is a first-rate host. She met us at the apartment at the time agreed, let us in and took her time explaining the amenities. Clearly a woman on a mission to ensure her guests make the most of their stay in the city, she suggested some great places to eat and drink and many things to do and see. She also left a long list of addresses and contact numbers for just about anything a guest might need.
On this trip, we spent just two glorious days and nights in Florence - nowhere near enough even to scratch the surface of all there is to be enjoyed and experienced in this city. We'll be back!