Jacopo was a great host. He was easily reached and responded to our inquiries promptly. And we appreciate his willingness to accommodate an early check-in, arranging for a friend to meet us at the apartment with the keys.

The apartment itself was a mixed bag. On the plus side, the kitchen, bathroom, and dining area were well equipped. The bed was comfortable. The lift was convenient. And we generally liked the neighborhood of Santa Croce.

On the negative side, the living and dining area, which is one large room, was rather noisy; even with the windows and curtains shut, the sounds of the motor vehicles on the street below were quite loud, and made their way back to the bedroom, albeit muffled. On the subject of the bedroom, it seemed to smell slightly of smoke, and this odor was stronger in the closet, which we avoided for this reason. On another note, the living room futon, which consists of two L-shaped cushions stacked on top of a larger cushion, fell apart when we leaned on the arms, which made it difficult to comfortably relax in the living area. Finally, although the distance to the historic center of Florence was not great, it was enough to deter us from making this trip more often than necessary.