In a word, Heaven.
Roberto's apartment, as advertised on Air B 'n' B, is "in the heart of Florence," and will take your breath away location-wise. That is not to diminish the beauty and convenience of the apartment itself. As Americans, we were not used to the espresso maker, and as New Yorkers needed to learn to use it quickly as we were expecting a coffee maker. We have now changed over to espresso maker only having arrived home.
I have never heard of an apartment like this one with a bathtub. This was not just any bathtub. It was the kind of shower you expect in a 5-star hotel and enables you to sit, stand or never get up again so comfortably we almost forgot there was a world outside.
This building has an elevator but you can walk the two flights to Roberto's apartment easily. There is a bus on the corner that takes you to convenient places in town.
Just be careful the first time you turn the corner and are expecting to see nothing as you reach the tiny street to the left of the apartment. The Duomo looms there and will almost knock you off your feet with its stunning presence just steps away from "home."
My wife noticed one day that you can even see a reflection of the dome through the window of the bedroom if it's angled a certain way.
Be prepared for a large dose of beauty and continue breathing. This place is once in a lifetime. Please don't go in August as we want it forever that month.
Thank you, Roberto, for the best trip we have ever had.
Most Sincerely,
Kirsten and Jane