Francesco's apartment was the ideal place to stay for my family while in Florence. It is centrally located within walking distance of the Duomo, Mercato, Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and countless other destinations in the city.
The building is secure and quiet, and it includes an elevator which is unusual for Airbnbs in Florence and greatly aids the process of bringing luggage from the ground floor to the apartment.
The apartment was recently renovated and is equipped with a modern bathroom, easy-to-use, open kitchen, and contemporary appliances (including an espresso machine). Each of the two bedrooms is comfortable and everyone slept soundly. Additionally, the space includes individualized touches such as an oil lamp that rests inside a fireplace, which is beautiful to look at while lounging on the couch. It was particularly clean and attractively decorated.
Finally, I want to stress that Francesco and his colleague Jacobo were the most attentive, welcoming, and hospitable hosts I have met through airbnb. In the pouring rain Jacobo helped carry our luggage from the car to the apartment. Before arriving, Francesco sent photographs of the street and the exterior of the building to help locate the apartment. During our stay he provided a highchair and crib for my nephew and quickly responded to questions I had while in Florence. Thank you, Francesco, for being so nice to our family. It felt as though we were going to a friend's house. We will definitely be back the next time we visit.