Excellent hosts, excellent apartment. Our best AirBnb experience so far.
Pros:
+ The apartment has a great mix of new and old. It has all the comforts you need (spectacular shower, comfortable bed, ample living space, nice kitchenette, and good Internet) with the right details to remind you you're in Florence (exposed wood beams, classic patterns revealed in patches on the walls, and a beautiful wooden wardrobe in the bedroom).
+ The location isn't in the heart of the historic city center (about an 8-10 minute walk to the the Duomo), but it's quiet, safe, and a 5-10 minute walk to a number of restaurants and nightlife.
+ Barbara and Filippo were very responsive and helpful. Filippo communicated with us prior to our arrival, was at the apartment waiting for us when we arrived after 9 PM, and answered questions quickly by SMS. As we arrived late and there was no one checking in the day of our departure, they let us check out at 6 PM and even called us a cab to the train station. Above and beyond expectations.
+ The apartment was nicer than the listing. First time I say that.
Cons:
- You turn off the power with a small key when you leave. While I like the idea from an ecological standpoint, we couldn't charge camera batteries and mobile devices while we were out. Leaving some active outlets would be nice.