We stayed at Laura's apartment for 6 nights. The apartment is beautiful, bright, modern and extremely comfortable. It has everything you would expect in an upscale luxurious apartment. We especially loved the patio/terrace area where we could have dinner al fresco and enjoy Florence's wonderful scenery. It was the best apartment during our 3 week stay in Italy. We would definitely return to Laura's apartment the next time we are in Florence and recommend it to everyone. Although it is outside the central district, it is an easy and enjoyable 15 to 20 minute walk into the central district.

Although the apartment was fantastic, Laura and her family were even better hosts! Communication was easy and prompt. The first day we got there, Laura and her mother invited us to walk with them to the city center as mom had to get something in the city . They took us on an impromptu tour of the major sites in the city, then treated us to espresso and an Italian doughnut. Mom also made tiramisu and gave us some to enjoy during our stay. But what topped it off was that Mom gave my wife a 2 hour lesson in how to make tiramisu in her home. Unbelievable! We live in Hawaii and when visitors come to Hawaii they enjoy the "aloha spirit" of hospitality. Laura and her family have that aloha spirit. They made us feel like we were family and now we feel we have great friends in Florence.