I had a wonderful stay in this cheerful apartment, and Cristina and Gianni were such excellent hosts! They welcomed me by meeting me at the apartment when I arrived. Cristina had an excellently helpful book of tips and recommendations and information about Florence, how to get around, places to visit, as well as restaurant and shopping recommendations. They had even noted that I drank tea and left a welcoming assortment of teas and home-baked dessert for my daughter and me! What a kind touch!
Whenever I had questions, I emailed and they responded immediately. Before I arrived, I had some questions about traveling to Venice and about the schedule of events in Florence/Firenze during Holy Week -- Cristina left 3 pages of event schedules for the week as well as a local guide to activities during Holy Week for me. So thoughtful and so helpful! They even helped me reserve a taxi to the airport for 5am on the date of my departure. In short, Cristina and Gianni were absolutely wonderful hosts for my trip before and during my trip to Florence/Firenze!
We left for 2 days to visit Venice, and I felt assured knowing all of our things we left at the apartment were secure in our absence.
The apartment is a distance from the historical center of town, about a 40 minute walk or about 10 minute bus ride, but as I had recently lost weight and wanted to get exercise, I enjoyed the 40 minute walk to and from the Duomo (and then I could eat and enjoy the wonderful Tuscan food and as much gelato as I wanted and not worry about putting the weight back on!).
This is a wonderful apartment with separate rooms for living room, kitchen, and bedroom. I used the washing machine once and was grateful for their offer to be able to use that during my 9 days. It is in a secure building, and there is a good size daily market just 5 minutes' walk from the apartment. We had everything in the kitchen we needed to be able to cook meals and enjoy them there. I did not use the garage as I walked or used the bus or occasionally a taxi when I was there.
It was wonderful to come back to this apartment in a residential area to relax, away from the busy historical city center where I spent my days. I enjoyed BOTH, but probably slept better in this quieter residential area.
I loved having a walk-in closet all week, too!
Cristina and Gianni were marvelous hosts, and their recent repainting and remodeling of the apartment has made it an even more welcoming and relaxing space! I would love to return, and I may have an opportunity to do so this summer. I highly recommend this apartment and highly recommend Cristina and Gianni as hosts! Thank you for everything! I loved Firenze and had a marvelous visit with my daughter who is there studying! Gratefully, Lisa