This was my first experience with Airbnb and it really exceeded my expectations. Bea was a wonderful hostess, meeting us at the apartment upon our arrival to show us the space and how everything worked, and also generously taking the time to give us an overview of the city and her insider tips on where to eat and what to see. The apartment was even lovelier than the pictures, with high ceilings, exposed beams, and huge windows overlooking a quiet street. After 10 days of traveling we were also excited to find that there was also a laundromat downstairs and a little coffee shop across the street in which to sit while we did laundry.

The apartment is very centrally located and a 15 minute walk from all the main sights in Florence, without being SO centrally located that you hear much noise at night. Bea was so sweet and helpful throughout our entire stay, responding promptly to all of our requests for help (with random matters that required a fluent Italian speaker, such as helping us to locate a camera which we had lost (and then found) in Rome, requesting tickets for us to the Vasari Corridor, and...well, I'm sure there was more!).

A knack for hospitality clearly runs in the family, as Bea's father Sergio was kind enough to drive us (and an excess of baggage!!) to the station when we left.

Bea -thanks so much for making us feel completely at home during our stay!! If you are ever in California (or NYC), please let us know as we would love to show you our neck of the woods : )