Although he speaks no English and I speak no Italian the warmth of the welcome was obvious. Within a few minutes of my arrival he had summoned an English speaking neighbour who was able to answer all of my questions. The apartment was spacious and a real home from home and was spotlessly clean throughout. The beds were incredibly comfortable and being on the top floor there were no noise issues. The views over the rooftops from the living room and from the small roof terrace were stupendous. The walk along the river to the town centre took around 15 minutes, but there was a frequent bus service. Any questions I put to Luciano (who lives in the apartment below) by phone message were answered very quickly.

The local area wasn't very touristy, with a number of small 'normal' shops selling normal everyday things, some mini markets, bakeries, butchers etc. There were not many restaurants in the immediate area but the three we tried were fine.

I would recommend this apartment to anyone preferring a quiet spot a little bit out of the centre. Thank you so much Luciano for making our first visit to Florence so enjoyable.