We have just returned from our first airbnb experience and our first visit to Florence. Both were fantastic. Duccio was so relaxed and very sweet making us feel very welcome in his lovely flat. The apartment is spacious, tastefully decorated and furnished, full of charm. For us (2 adults and two teens aged 12 and 16) the space was more than enough, everybody loved it! Beautiful fresh, crisp linen, plenty of towels and even toiletries in the bathroom.
What can we say about the location? It's the best we could have wished for. Within minutes of the Duomo, the Accademia and all the other splendid sights, we were incredibly spoilt. Also the most AMAZING vintage couture store right opposite and a friendly café bar for breakfast below where we received a special discount for being Duccio's guests.
As with all apartments in these wonderful old buildings of the centro storico, there will always be noise - either from the street below or from the odd neighbour watching TV. We were very grateful for the airconditioning throughout the apartment.
If you are a light sleeper, choose the middle bedroom where hardly anything can be heard. Duccio was very kind and made us aware of this.
We completely fell in love with Florence, and if we return, which we will, we will be booking this apartment again. No question!