Riccardo's cozy little apartment is beautiful, well located and well-appointed. I only wish we could have stayed much longer.
We were welcomed warmly and immediately felt right at home. Riccardo provided a map and lots of information about the area, along with restaurant recommendations and grocery store locations. The apartment had everything we needed, including toiletries, an espresso machine with plenty of espresso pods and a supply of herbs and spices. There's even a dishwasher.
The apartment was clean and comfortable, and the decor was beautiful and luxurious. We especially enjoyed the cherubs painted on the bedroom ceiling. The high ceilings, tall windows, chandeliers and generously sized rooms made the one-bedroom apartment feel much larger. There was plenty of closet and dresser space. The bed was firm and comfortable.
We loved the marble bathroom with the large glass-doored shower, bidet, towel warmer and powerful hair dryer.
The location is centrally located, just a 10 minute walk to the train station, Santa Maria Novella, the incredible Central Market, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and a vast array of shops and restaurants. We loved being able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.
Riccardo was a gracious and thoughtful host, and the apartment was a perfect home-away-from-home. I look forward to staying there again the next time we visit Florence.