I’ll begin by saying, if Florence had a Regina/Queen of Customer Service, Silvina would be the top choice. She’s gracious, warm and attentive to any question and concern.

I came upon Silvina's stellar AirBnB review when I was organizing my trip to Florence. Ah, Florence! If you’re interested in the language as well as learning about early renaissance and humanism, Florence is a great choice. The entire city immerses you back in time and Silvina’s apartment location adds to this perfect choice - shops are small and artisan oriented and you’re close to Santo Spirito and Santa Maria del Carmine churches. These are just two examples of early renaissance jewels to Brunelleschi and Massacio. With Silvina’s apartment - so aptly named the *Stella*, which means “star”, is on the cool side of the Arno River. The apartment is updated with many modern conveniences while honoring the architectural integrity of its earlier heyday. I believe the building dates back to around the days of Giotto and Dante.

A shout out to a good nearby restaurant is Il Santo Bevitore. It's 1/4th block away. The patrons are locals and even though the restaurant is small they have a knowledgeable sommelier.

If you choose the *Stella*, Silvina will welcome you to Florence and make you feel like family. (I even met her mother, who is lovely, and over coffee we shared stories and laughs.) So with Silvina and the "Stella", you'll enjoy a uniquely Florentine experience.