Luciano and Sabrina’s apartment is a delight. Joyce and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Both know the city well, and were able to give us excellent recommendations for eating, shopping, and transportation. For those for whom this is the first time in Florence: Take the bus 23 from the station. It costs EUR 1.50 per person. Do not forget to validate your ticket in the bus/tram. From the airport, it is Tram T2 to the terminus, then walking (about 20-30 minutes), or bus 23. The ticket you validated is good for 70/90 (?) minutes throughout Florence.
Joyce and I initially were looking at a place further away from the city center. We are so glad that we picked Luciano and Sabrina’s apartment; it was a welcome respite from all the business of a city that was full, as Luciano aptly said. The old palace, the Ponte Vecchio, and the cathedral are just minutes walking away. We will gladly stay there again.
Bernhard & Joyce Gildemeister