This is a trip of many firsts: our first Airbnb experience, our first Florentine getaway and our first Italian summer break. If impressions last, this is one of them. And that's because of the owner's welcoming house and his hospitality. Alessio is as likable as his Filipina housekeeper, who kept us company. His flat is a stone's throw away from SMN, which makes moving into, around and out of the city center light and easy. Although a few steps from a busy station, the place is peaceful, designed with all the comforts of home. From here, one can amble onto the cultural hub and major tourist spots in minutes. We left Firenze enrapt with its warmth and grace and beauty. Thanks in large part to this place. Our trip will definitely not be the last.