We recently stayed several nights in Luca's apartment on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence and we really enjoyed it! Luca met us at the apartment when we arrived and briefly showed us around. He was nice enough to also make a few recommendations of his favorite places to eat/hang out nearby, which really ended up coming in handy.

The apartment was quite spacious, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was also in good shape, though temperature of the water in the shower was inconsistent and hard to control. Having a washing machine in the unit was also a huge plus -- we did laundry while we were there and dried our clothes on the racks that were provided. We also appreciated the air-conditioning unit that was provided in the bedroom, especially since it was pretty hot the days we were in town.

The view from the bedroom window is unparalleled! It was amazing to look down on the Arno from our room and see rowboats floating by on the river, and the lines of people across the river waiting to get into the Uffizi. Pretty incredible! There is also a small window at foot level in the kitchen that looks down on street that runs along the Ponte Vecchio, which was an interesting way to watch the street life below. Even with the crowds on the bridge, we never heard too much noise at night and it definitely felt like a nice private space. We also loved the central location of the apartment, and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go in downtown Florence (usually within 5 - 10 minutes). You do have to battle the crowds a little bit on the bridge to get to and from the apartment, but otherwise you really can't beat the location. It is also situated in a beautiful historic building, and the famous Vasari Corridor runs right behind where the kitchen wall is, which is pretty amazing.

On a whole we had a very good experience with the apartment and with Luca and we would definitely recommend it to anyone heading to Florence--especially for someone wanting to stay in a great central location with lots of history, an amazing view, and a great combination of amenities. Staying in Luca's apartment really helped make our visit to Florence a great one and we can't wait to come back!