Before I tell you how stunning this place is let me start by telling you that Camilla and Renaud are wonderful hosts.My wife and I have just returned from our first trip to Florence and this is where we want to stay next time.From the moment we booked they were friendly and helpful.They helped us to find the best local restaurants and even arranged flowers for my wife when they found out it was her birthday.Camila's mum was a phone call away if we needed anything and she was just lovely.They never pestered us in any way and yet were un-believably helpful.The perfect hosts.
Their apartment is amazing! Very very special indeed.You can't really tell by the photo's but it had the WOW factor as soon as we walked in.It is so well designed it feels huge. It is a beautiful space.It has been designed and decorated elegantly and with such charm. Everything is in the right place, and either beautiful or useful.It's tastefully elegant.Beautiful artworks and a sense of the owners having traveled the world and filled it with treasure from adventures.We loved it and even though Florence was on the doorstep it was difficult to go out! The bed was ridiculously comfortable. The bathroom and shower was excellent. There is essentially an entire second bedroom on the upper level so we would happily bring our daughters next time and know that we would have plenty of room.The flat is a short walk from the river and all that Florence has to offer but is incredibly quiet and peaceful, away from the noise so you will hear only the sound of the singing birds or the chiming of church bells.We were overwhelmed by the peace and tranquility.The south side of the river is quirky and charming and full of beautiful bars and restaurants.It's a fifteen minute walk to the centre of Florence, less than that to the station and five minutes to a bridge across the river and stunning views of the city.
We loved the little balcony from the main bedroom and scoffed delicious food on the kitchen table.It's even near a little supermarket!
I can't really tell you how brilliant this is and suspect that it will be impossible to book it when word gets out.Stunning is the word.