We enjoyed our stay in Gabriella's flat during our 6-day stay in Florence. This is a truly cozy, inhabited residence (as you can see pictured) and makes you feel as if you're staying at a distant relative's home while on vacation - a far cry from other sterile Airbnbs we've stayed in.
Pros:
- The unbelievable, lush rooftop terrace. The views were incredible, and we ended up spending every single night playing cards on the roof which was just a lovely ending to our days.
- Location. Generally, everything is walkable in Florence but we loved being close enough to the action but far enough away on a quiet street to be undisturbed at night.
- Floor to ceiling bookshelves in most rooms and hallways added to the beautiful decor and aesthetic, and provided you with endless reading material (mostly philosophy - and a good amount in english!).
- Air conditioning in the bedroom worked wonderfully; a nice escape from the long, hot days during early September.
Cons:
- The bathroom isn't on the same floor as the bedroom. For folks who get up often during the night to use the bathroom, this may not be the most ideal layout for you.
- Low doorways. My partner, 6'2, ended up with many a swollen welt on his head from forgetting to duck under a couple doorways. If you're used to that - it shouldn't be a problem, but know if you're over 5'10-ish, you will have to duck to get into the kitchen and the bedroom.
All-in-all, the pros far outweighed the cons and we enjoyed our stay at this Airbnb.