This completely equipped apartment was exactly what I wanted. I was comfortable in the summer heatwave with great aircon, saved lots of restaurant money with kitchen having microwave, stove top and fridge, kept fresh and clean with clothes washing machine. The apartment was equipped for simple housekeeping tasks by guests, and deeper cleaning available for a reasonable additional cost.
Location was 20 minutes from the center of Florence by bus. And if you’re a walker, take off in the morning to Michelangiolo’s piazza in one direction, the rural Tuscan hills in another, or the ancient Roman Gate with medieval city in a third.
Bus tickets are Euro 1.40 and good for 90 minutes, so one will take you 10 minutes to huge and popular supermarket for all household needs and back home, or walk the couple kilometers. Bus stop is just a few minutes walk and located in small business district with coffee, bakery, deli, small green grocer and a huge McDonalds.
I was there for 30 days and it was a perfect base for day trips to Rome, Pisa, Milan, Venice, Siena and Lucca. Also overnoc trips to fabulous Verona with outdoor coliseum-like marble opera theater (top notch!!!) and Lake Como and the lake district to the north.
The Host was available by text, and there was a local contact familiar with the apartment arrangements if needed. It worked out easily for me. The Host pointed out events pertinent to my interests that were very appreciated! Thank you!