I stayed at Sylvia's place with my wife and daughter. It was an excellent experience. The initial meeting was on-time and went off without a hitch. Sylvia explained everything necessary and left us with a map and her recommendations for nearby restaurants and gelato shops. We tried several on her list and were very happy.

The apartment was exceptionally clean and well-prepared for guests. It is in a very well maintained historic building. It is a sweet place, but hard to capture in photographs because the shape is a bit odd. I think it is better in person than in photographs. The apartment was perfectly sized for the three of us.

We thought the location was ideal. Very close to historic sights, but away from the throngs. The neighborhood is excellent, with many cafes, restaurants and bakeries right outside the front door. My daughter counts the gelato shop downstairs as one of the best in Florence.

I would strongly recommend Sylvia's apartment for a stay in Florence. It is a very nice place in an excellent part of town near to all the sights. Lastly, Sylvia is an excellent hostess - and in my estimation that is a critical, and sometimes difficult to assess, dimension of the Airbnb selection process.