Overview:
We are locals to Florence but currently living in Los Angeles and when going back home we like to get different AirBnb's to always explore the city from a different lens. This time we traveled with our 5 month old son which could've been challenging but Luca and Lucia's apartment made for an amazing experience.
The apartment is centrally located on the Pitti Palace side of the river and steps to Piazza della Passera (a very well known small piazza featuring aperitivo bars, restaurants and good gelato). The apartment was just like shown in the pictures - modern yet reflecting some of the Florentine rustic throughout the house and with great amenities (AC, modern functional kitchen and lots of attention to details.
Pros?
- Luca and Lucia were very quick to respond and anticipated all of our needs.
- Easy check-in / out process.
- Very clean space and curated details.
- Centrally located: only steps away from the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens (must see!), 3 min walk to Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi, 10 min walk to the Duomo.
- Kid(s) friendly apartment with a second bedroom (with 2 beds). Lucia even offered to provide a crib for our tiny human - very nice of them.
- 3 min walk from the Conad grocery store (by Ponte Vecchio).
- Detailed list of amenities, sites and restaurants available upon check in.
- AC (very useful if you go in the summertime - it can be pretty hot and humid)
- Although right by the Pitti Palace and centrally located it faces a back alley which allows for less traffic and quiet nights.
Challenges?
- The apartment is at the 4th floor of an older building and there is no elevator so for those of you traveling like us with way too much luggage or have a kid+stroller that can become a daily workout.
- No wash/dry (the dry part is generally not a thing in Italy) but there's a close by pay-to-wash spot - 4 euro per cycle I believe.
- For those of you with kids there's only a shower and no bath tub (which we knew prior to booking).
- Closet space is limited.
Overall we had a great stay and enjoyed being in touch with Luca and Lucia. We would for sure consider going back.