We stayed at the IPippini Apartment for five days in May, and left with very fond memories of the city, the apartment and our hosts. The flat was elegant, impeccably clean, and very well-equipped with all the necessities, including the washing machine.
Cristina’s hospitality and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Upon our arrival, she gave us a brief orientation to Florence and its many historical landmarks, shops and restaurants, and welcome us with a bottle of wine from her family’s vineyard. The way she managed this rental would meet the needs of first-time visitors to Florence and Tuscany, even those “incidental” tourists who didn’t do their homework ahead of time or had no idea what Florence and the Italian Renaissance is all about, as well as most discriminate and seasoned travelers. Unlike some of her compatriots, Cristina was very well organized, responded to our inquiries in a timely manner, and acted as a travel agent or a hotel manager rather than an apartment owner. Having studies in the US in the past, probably helped Cristina to better understand the needs of tourists from that part of the world and address them professionally and efficiently.
Having been renting vacation apartments in Europe and Caribbean Islands for the past twelve years, we knew what to expect or not to expect in Florence, but Cristina definitely surprised us in a positive way, but her warm hospitality, and above all, professionalism in running a model vacation apartment rental business.
Thank you, Cristina and Gianni, for a memorable stay in Florence!
Margaret and Richard, Nashua, NH, US