THE BEST host, location and apartment of any Airbnb that I have been at. I am so glad that I stayed here. It was worth every penny. If you are debating, just do yourself a favor and book it now! This awesome host and apartment really set the tone for a magical time in Florence.
Laura (Gianfranco’s daughter) greeted us and told us about spots and restaurants to visit, as well as an explanation of things in the apartment. I was very impressed with the time and attention that she gave us at check-in. It is obvious that she loves this home and that she loves her city.
The location is awesome. Just a 5-10 minute stroll to the Duomo/Cathedral and Baptistry (the really famous site in Florence). The Uffizi is even closer. You can truly walk everywhere from the apartment. There are numerous wonderful and authentic restaurants, quick bites, gelato, and cafe close by. We walked to and from the train station-about 20 minutes.
The apartment is clean and modern. It’s amazing because the building is older and historic, but the apartment is modern and clean and bright. I believe Laura said the wood beams are original and date back a few hundred years. The apartment doesn’t feel old at all. It just feels like it is in a solid building that will be around for hundreds of years.
There are some amenities that I will mention just because I was wondering about it before our trip. There is a nice Bosch clothes washer in the kitchen. Most Italians don’t use a clothes dryer like we do in the USA. But Laura provides some handy drying racks, or you can hang clothes on the lines right outside the window. She provides laundry detergent too. I really appreciated some touches such as bottled water and snacks in the kitchen.
If this apartment is available, grab it. You will not be disappointed. I am grateful that we were able to stay, with such a wonderful host.