Alessandro and Azadeh are the best hosts. They gave perfect directions to walk from the train station and were there to greet us at the door of the apartment a little ahead of our scheduled arrival time. Azadeh spent at least a half hour with us explaining the city of Florence and offering suggestions about restaurants, shopping, gelato places and even where the best views of the city could be found.
As for the apartment - it is ideal. Centrally located steps away from the Duomo and never far from anything. It is quiet, extremely secure, beautifully appointed and impeccably clean. I think my husband and I slept better in the loft bedroom than we do at home.
We also ate at a couple of the restaurants on Azadeh's suggestion list and had the best meals of our trip.
My husband and I hope to one day enjoy Florence again and when we do we will absolutely stay here again!