I wish I had better things to say about our stay here.
From our communications, it was clear that we were going to be met in person. And after rushing over from the train station we were ghosted upon arrival and instead were just sent a message with the code information to get in.
To get into the space you have to climb 17 *very* steep steps that are a bit slippery, so you have to be mindful about going up and down. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone with mobility concerns.
The place looks nice on the surface, but is very clear that this place is not looked after. Everything is either dirty, broken, or on its last legs. The couch was worn and dirty, and you could feel the wooden support system on the bottom through the cushions. The dining room chairs are wobbly and unstable. Half of the lights don’t work making the place feel a bit like a cave in certain areas, like the kitchen.
There are 2 a/c units that are located in the main areas of the apartment. However, they don’t work very well and you are requested not to change any of the settings.
We experienced many cleanliness concerns. We found some blood stains on one of the pillow cases and quite a bit of mold in the shower.
If you are looking for a restful place, this one is not it. The street noise will keep you up all night. The cobble street below is a main delivery road for the restaurants down the street. You can hear every beep from keypads, every footstep, and jarring loud carts of deliveries. This isn’t causal street noise, and there isn’t any kind of sound buffering.
The only perks are the location to the sights of Florence and that there was a washing machine for clothes.