Wonderful location in central Florence, only a few hundred metres from the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio.
The apartment itself is roomy with high ceilings and a lovely bathroom. The kitchen is well-equipped and the fridge is large. The frescos on the ceiling in the bedroom are a constant reminder that you are in the centre of one of the world's most historically significant cities. The shops nearby represent the best of Italian fashion - Gucci is at the end of the street and that's just the start. The apartment is not on a main street and while there was some noise from the street at night, earplugs (which Riccardo provides) result in a good night's sleep.
The host, Riccardo, provided a guide book with very well-considered tips for making the most out of the local area, and was very quick to respond to any queries, along with lots of brochures for day trips. We took a day trip to Siena and San Gimignano which was wonderful.
One of the best things we did at the apartment was walk from there to the Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte, which is a leisurely 45 minute walk up a hill and lots of steps but gives exceptional views over the whole of Florence.
This is a great value apartment and thanks to Riccardo for making our stay special