This is a fantastic apartment. It is in a great neighbourhood, close enough to the main attractions without being too crowded with tourists. The apartment is very spacious and beautifully furnished. We travelled as a family of 4 with our two young sons. The kids were at one end of the apartment in their own wing (2 bedrooms and a bathroom) and we were near the front with our own bedroom and ensuite which was great as everyone had space of their own. Please note that to get to the apartment, one has to climb 2 flights of stairs as there is no lift in the building. This didn't concern us but it certainly would be a problem for anyone with mobility issues.

The kitchen is very well equipped and there is a fantastic supermarket just near the Ponte Vecchio which has amazing produce. Lots of fresh ingredients but also plenty of pre-prepared dishes so you can eat in without having to work too hard.

We really loved going for an evening passeggiata in the Piazza di Santo Spirito which is around the corner from the apartment. There are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants as well as markets most days. We also enjoyed walking along the Arno and across the Ponte Vecchio towards Piazza della Signoria for an post-dinner gelati (Perche No is still the best gelateria in town, no question!).

Emanuela is a brilliant host, one of the best that we've met on AirBnB. She is quick to communicate and super friendly. She provided us with plenty of useful information on the neighbourhood as well as on Florence in general when we got there. She even booked the taxi for us the night before we left. We had such a relaxing holiday staying in Emanuela's beautiful apartment. We hope to be lucky enough to go back there one day. Grazie mille!