A lovely and surprisingly spacious apartment in central Florence. The location is fantastic - you literally walk a few minutes in a straight line and come to the Duomo. There is also a small but well stocked supermarket nearby. Despite its central location the apartment, which you reach through a courtyard, is wonderfully quiet - and feels like an oasis from the busy tourist-filled streets. Although be prepared to be woken up by nearby church bells at around 7am - but then it is Florence and I suppose that's part of the charm.
The apartment is very clean, stocked with essentials, and even contains a small clothes washing machine. It looks newly refurbished and is decorated in a pleasant, modern way. It is also air conditioned in each room.
We visited with our two small children (so four of us in total) and really enjoyed the extra space that the apartment afforded us. The children each had their own room (my daughter slept in the loft on the fold-out sofa above the kitchen) and my son in the extra bedroom. My husband and I enjoyed the spacious master bedroom. There was also plenty of cupboard space for our clothes which is often lacking in hotel rooms.
We were provided with clean towels and the kitchen cupboard also contained a few basics.
Chiara was a very attentive host and answered my questions ahead of our arrival and we were met by her partner who checked us in and provided us with a useful map and suggestions of things we might like to do. This was my first time using Airbnb, and I wasn't sure what to expect however Chiara's system is reassuringly uncomplicated and was a welcome start to our short but enjoyable holiday. Florence is so beautiful.
All in all a very positive experience and I would stay there again and recommend it to my friends.