I truly enjoyed staying at Alessandro and Azadeh’s place in Florence! Both the hosts and the apartment itself significantly exceeded my expectations.

Alessandro and Azadeh are truly wonderful hosts who go above and beyond – they are very friendly and highly passionate about helping travelers discover Florence. They are highly responsive to messages, and setting up the reservation / meet details was easy. Alessandro even met me at the airport (Avis stand since I drove in), drove me to the apartment, and helped carried me luggage up stairs. Once there, Azadeh gave me a very detailed overview of the apartment. She also had prepared a wonderful guide of local cafes, gelato stands, etc. (even had a nice guide with basic Italian phrases). They were very friendly and made me feel very welcome.

The apartment was very nice – it was evident to me that it is well kept and cared for. The pictures are very accurate (even the towels were laid out on the bed, just like in the picture). There’s a full set of clean kitchenware – including and nespresso and moka-style pot for coffee - and basic household items (e.g., dishwasher cleaner, laundry detergent). Lastly, its location is fantastic (literally right off of the Duomo plaza), and the view of the Duomo is unparalleled.
When I travel to Florence again, I would definitely love to stay with Alessandro and Azadeh. I highly recommend them.