Do not hesitate to book Salvina’s place.
It’s bright (especially if you open the shutters) and spotlessly clean.
We were greeted by Salvina’s friend when we arrived at the flat. She lead us in and poured us glasses of cold water, while explaining about the keys, the AC, the appliances and the neighborhood as best she could with our limited knowledge of Italian.
It’s not at the heart of Florence, but that is part of the charm. You are a short bus ride from the old city (and the bus stop is just a block away). Download the Moovit app and you’ll know which bus you need and when it will arrive.
The view from the windows is of a shared courtyard which gives you a glimpse into the real lives of the neighbors. It was, however, very quiet.
The bed is large and comfortable.
The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed most of our meals at home. The big supermarket is about a 20 minute walk (I’m pretty sure you could ride the bus there, though I didn’t bother) if you go the back way that skirts the Tuscan countryside just outside the city limits.
If you want McDonald’s there’s one across the street. We went there on a whim to see how it differed from the ones back home. It’s a good place for a cheap cappuccino in a proper cup and a Nutella stuffed croissant, but other than that it’s nothing special.
The apartment is just as she describes it…maybe better. You will not regret booking this studio. It’s absolutely all you need for a relaxing stay in Florence.