I have booked Airbnb’s across the globe, and Silvia and her flat in Sant’Ambrogio top them all. From location to amenities to the exhaustive list of recommendations, to the warm and personal reception I received, Silvia sets the stage for a comfortable and smooth stay in Florence. While others note noise on the street, I enjoyed hearing Italian spoken outside as part of the soundtrack of the city. On a Saturday night, voices from the street can be heard, but I found it easy to sleep with the earplugs Silvia provides. The apartment is decorated beautifully, with every amenity I could think to need or want, including a bottle of Chianti upon arrival. On top of it all, Silvia’s attention to detail carried over to advising me on train tickets from Rome, and even meeting me at the station and sharing her umbrella to walk me “home” in the rain. The location is perfection, as noted elsewhere. I won’t stay anywhere else in Florence and look forward to returning. Brava and grazie mille, Silvia!