Our experience staying in Giovanni and Claudia's apartment was awesome. The apartment is modern, clean and well situated. It is close to a grocery store and the bus stops to and from Florence. (We did have difficulty finding a place to buy a bus ticket in the neighborhood, so would suggest picking some up at the train station upon arrival if you are traveling by train. Remember to validate the ticket once you get on the bus and any train tickets as well before getting on the train!) As international travelers, we would have appreciated the apartment having wi-fi.
Giovanni and Claudia are friendly, kind, sincere people who are genuinely committed to making your stay with them a great one. Claudia met us at the apartment midday to give us the keys and show us around, and was available by phone during our stay to answer questions. She researched the train schedules to Pisa for us for our departure, and she and Giovanni generously drove us to the station.
All in all a great experience. We highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Shelley and Alan