Riccardo was very accommodating and agreed to meet me after 10pm to check into the flat, as I had a very late scheduled flight. He is friendly and was responsive to any questions I had during my stay. Just like the photo, there was a bottle of wine on the table waiting for me, too, and Riccardo provided business cards from several restaurants in the area. There was also a nice guidebook to Florence that another traveler seems to have left in the room, which was helpful. The location of the flat is unbeatable--best area of the city!!

The apartment was very clean, cozy and nicely furnished. The bed was extremely comfortable and seemed like a new mattress, pillows and bedspread. I didn't notice very much street noise with the windows open, though I did sleep with the air conditioning on lightly at night and the windows shut.

The bathroom was lovely and bright, with everything sparkling clean. There was shampoo and hand soap provided.

I used the kitchen mostly to prepare salads and cold food. It had all the necessary items, though I did not recall a cutting board or chopping knife. I used a steak knife and a plate for cutting vegetables.

I especially liked the view from the living room. I only wish I had booked this apartment for my entire stay in Florence as I was only there for 5 out of the 14 nights.

I highly recommend this apartment and will stay here on my next visit.