My friend and I were the first guests to Luca's stunning, very clean and well-located apartment. This meant there were a couple of hiccups, like the wi-fi not working and the second bed not being made up. However, Luca was understanding when I got lost trying to find my way from the train station and spent extra time with me though he was running late for work by that point.

The apartment is well-appointed and has been renovated with a smart mix of the old and new. We found it particularly convenient to have a bedroom and bathroom to ourselves, and the terrace upstairs is very nice for having drinks with friends or spending quiet time overlooking the rooftops of Florence. Luca was also very accommodating around allowing us to leave our bags between checkout time and our different departure times, which meant a few additional hours to enjoy the city. We had only a few days in Florence, so I plan to return and will certainly try to stay in Luca's place again.