This apartment was simply perfection. And we didn't think it was possible to adore Florence more than we did already! Karin's place is so carefully appointed and immaculate in every way. Where to start? The glossy-white kitchen with leather barstools and coffee equipment, the open floor plan that opens further to the outdoors with the two same-level terraces, to the built-in sound system, the many lighting choices in the spaces to suit our mood, beds soo comfortable, closets high-end and efficient, bathrooms entirely Carrera marble. Warning, the one-touch louvered window shades, controlling all the windows in the apartment at once, ENTIRELY block light when fully lowered, so be careful using these, or you may lose half of a day! The apartment is decorated tastefully and on the minimalist side which is calming to us, it is what we look for. Exceptions were a few carefully placed collections of intriguing books - very little time to read, we are in Florence, after all ...but nice to know they are there. And then of course the crowning jewels are the rooftop terraces which give 360-degree views of the lovely city. The question is not will we return to this apartment, but when.
On practical note, we were supposed to have been six people, and we knew this would be a stretch, that two of us would share a pullout, but I was willing to do anything to get us to those terraces. We ended up just two people, so it was quite lux. It is perfect for four.
In terms of access, the apartment cannot get any more central, located essentially at the Ponte Vecchio, and on a small piazza convenient for dropping off and picking up. There is one flight of stairs from the sixth floor reach of the elevator to the apartment that is on 7th.
Karin was so very kind and generous in all communications, and quick as well with responses.
It was so hard to leave your place, Karin, grazie mille, and we will see you again!