I couldn't be happier about my stay at Christina and Salvatore's lovely apartment. The space is comfortable, sparkling clean, well-stocked, very smartly designed, and really felt like home to me for my 5 week stay in Florence. I recommend it very highly, whether for a long-term or a quick stay.
The entire space feels brand new. The shower has excellent pressure and gets nice and hot. For my longer stay, the washing machine, well-stocked kitchen and dishwasher were just what I needed. The upstairs bedroom loft is very charming and the bed is very comfortable, with nice, crisp new linens. I always felt exceedingly safe and comfortable. Nice touches like bedside phone charging outlets. The outside space was lovely as Italy transitioned into spring, and the bikes were an added bonus. Inside it is very quiet, as the apartment is within a lovely little interior courtyard.
The location is excellent: less than 5 minutes walking from a very good supermarket (Esselunga, high quality and very reasonable prices) as well as small neighborhood shops serving excellent coffee and pastries (I suggest Mini, Antica Bottega Del Pane, and Caffè Lietta in the Piazza della Libertà), as well as pharmacies, parks, and more charming bars for aperitivo. Getting around town was a breeze -- the apartment is perfectly located to be away from the rush of tourists, but well within easy walking distance of everything the city has to offer. Public transit was another excellent option, as there are many reliable bus lines that stop just around the corner. Ease of transportation was key to my trip and I really enjoyed how nice it was to get around. The apartment is literally around the corner from a celebrated Florentine restaurant, Perseus, which became a highlight of the trip for meeting with colleagues and friends.
What's more, Christina and Salvatore are incredibly gracious hosts. They live in the building and felt easily accessible should I need anything. They put a lot of care into the apartment, which really comes through. They are kind, easy to communicate with, and I really appreciated their friendliness and generosity.
Very highly recommended!