Of all the places we’ve stayed using AirBnB, we will remember this one the most. Cecilia’s apartment was in a terrific location. It’s just over the river so you can be in central Florence by foot, in a couple minutes, or you can walk around the neighborhood and take in more of the local and hipper neighborhoods.
The apartment is huge and cozy by European standards. The two floor layout was perfect for our family of four (traveling with a 16 and 20 year old). The living room was a great place to grab a quick disco nap before going back out at night. Cecilia included little extras like snacks, breakfast items that were really convenient. Meantime, there is a mini mart and great restaurants all on the same block so everything you’d need to feel like a local is steps away.
This was our first time to Florence, and we were not familiar with the city. So we took a cab from the train station. When we left, we walked with our luggage back to the station because it’s just a little over a mile. Florence, is very walkable and we never needed or even felt like taking a cab or public transportation. That’s something to consider when looking for a place to stay like Cecilia’s, because you can spend your money on more fun stuff like food and wine!
We were in Florence for New Years Eve, which I recommend. The city is festive and yet manageable. There were crowds, but it was a mix of young and old. Everyone was civilized, meaning having fun without ruining everyone else’s fun.
Cecilia is a great host whole not only responded immediately to any and all questions and request. She was genuinely concerned about us enjoying our visit. This place exceed our expectations and contribute significantly to an amazing visit to Florence.