Rita’s place was wonderful. I was immediately attracted to it from the pictures and other reviews and it did not disappoint. It has an elegant feel to it and is spacious. There are several upgrades with higher-end appliances and the washer/dryer combo was extremely helpful with this being the last stop of our vacation. The neighborhood felt safe and the building and apartment felt very secure.
Rita was not in town during our stay but was in communication throughout and she had her friend Richard meet us for check-in. He was a hilarious fellow American and actually drove with us to park our car and then walked with us into the historic center which was beyond expectations and very nice of him.
We actually enjoyed staying just outside the center and getting a more realistic taste of local life in Florence. The grocery store was great and there were some good eateries nearby. We ended up using the light rail Tram two of the days. We saved a few steps be had to go a few blocks out of our way to/from each tram stop.
The only regret we had staying at Rita’s flat was having to leave. We recommend staying here.