Raffaella's place was perfect!
We managed to get our cases from the train station to the apartment very easily. Raffaella and Michelangelo met us at the apartment where they gave us a very helpful introduction to Florence, complete with restaurant and museum recommendations.
The apartment is beautiful - very spacious and comfortable. The restored floor and wall really make you feel like your in old Italy! There was also a nice private outside seating area - perfect for wine in the evenings or for drying clothes during the day!
All the restaurant recommendations were exactly what we wanted - local food at honest prices! And their advice on buying tickets was very helpful!
We had a little hiccup when one of our keys broke in the apartment door lock - but Raffaella replied instantly to our message, and invited us to her own home to get a replacement. They live just around the corner - so having a couple so helpful so close to us was perfect.
Raffaella and Michelangelo are the perfect hosts, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone!
Hope to see you again in Firenze soon!