I was so happy in this flat and in this neighbourhood. When you enter you immediately feel the flat is loved and charmingly decorated. There is a perfect internet connection. I was doing video calls for work during my stay. It's mosquito-free which was great given other experiences I've had in Italy. The washing machine and balcony were so useful during a longer stay for laundry.
The flat is a 1 minute walk from a well-stocked large Coop supermarket which has everything. I really loved the neighbourhood, Le Cure. Free from tourists, there are great places for coffee or to buy local food. I enjoyed meeting the local people and practising my Italian. There's life in Le Cure without the rush of tourists.
Staying in the centre of Florence in June or July wouldn't have been for me with the volume of tourists and the heat. I loved being able to spend time in the centre and then come home to the haven of Le Cure. There's a regular bus service that stops a couple of minutes walk from the flat, whereas walking into the centre takes about 25 minutes and was really pleasant in summer in the morning or early evening going for dinner.
Sabrina is absolutely lovely and made sure I had a wonderful stay. Her tips and recommendations of what to see and where to go really made my trip extra special.