One truly senses that, in staying at Camilla & Renaud’s, one is staying in a home. Indeed, it is their home in Firenze, filled with their memories and the efforts of their exceedingly good, stylish taste in what must have been a long and careful restoration and redesign.
In many ways, it was my best Airbnb experience. The flat is located in the heart of San Frediano, the best neighborhood in Firenze for living as a local. This is the place to be for anyone who cares about quality food and drink, presence of a thriving arts and crafts scene, cultural diversity, and locating an authentic Italy within one of its historic cities.
The apartment itself is comfortable, visually stunning, and filled with the amenities one wants for feeling at home when abroad. I could have lived there a month without missing home.
Finally, both Renaud and Lorraine (Camilla’s mother, who more or less looks after the property and acts as in person host) were kind and careful correspondents both before and after my arrival. They showed a real sense of investment in me as their guest and I am grateful for their warmth and care.
If you are lucky enough to find this flat available when you plant to travel to Firenze, you would be well advised to book it quickly. It is popular with return visitors and - only drawback - not usually available owing to early bookings and Camilla and Renaud’s use when they return to Firenze from where they live abroad. Highly recommended.