We had a great stay in Florence and the apartment was perfect for me and my sister. Cristina met us outside at the agreed upon time and got us set up quickly. It was a 10-15 walk from the train station. The sidewalks in Florence are very narrow, FYI, and I'm glad we didn't have any large bags. You can't beat the apartment's location. It's a stone's throw from the Duomo and easy walking distance to just about everything you would want to see in Florence.

The apartment is lovely, exactly as pictured and described. In fact, the view of the Duomo from the living room is even better than the picture. Everything was very, very clean. The kitchen was stocked with all the dishes and utensils one would need to cook a great meal. The bed was comfy and the shower had great water pressure. The shared terrace is large and great to sit out on with a glass of wine and relax. The building is very secure and the neighborhood is safe and nice.

The only issue we had was that the WiFi went out a few times due to bad weather. Each time I texted Cristina and it was fixed within minutes. If you are a light sleeper you may need earplugs. The church bells are close and loud, but only ring during the day starting at 7AM. Also, if there is a rowdy group near the Duomo, you can sometimes hear them at night.

Cristina had a book of recommendations around Florence that was very helpful. Her restaurant choices were spot on. If you want a splurge meal go to La Giostra. It was amazing and near the apartment. The little coffee shop across the street is run by a sweet man who makes a perfect cappuccino. And whatever you do, eat as much gelato in Florence as you can. It truly is the best in Italy.

Overall we had a great experience and would happily stay here again.