A lovely apartment in a great location.

To start, Chiara gives a warm welcome that is full of enthusiasm. She met us at the apartment, showed us around and gave us a small gift pack with snacks and a bottle of wine to enjoy. She also stayed in touch via text message during our stay.

The apartment is decorated with a styish understatement and is comfortably sized. There is plenty of room around the dining table for breakfast and planning your days in Florence. There is a fridge and four burner hob for cooking. The shower room is well appointed and the complimentary toiletries are a nice touch. Be aware that the sofa bed is of standard size and would be a squeeze for 2 people.

The location is ideal for walking around Florence, being around 100m from Santa Maria and il Duomo. The view from the lounge window of Campanille and a part of il Duomo is an added bonus. There is everything on your doorstep, a small supermarket for supplies and bars/restaurants (although these are tourist targetted it is not far to walk if you step off the beaten track and find a more authentic place) etc.

Chiara speaks a little English (far more than I speak Italian), but it is more than enough to be able to communicate all that is needed. Any shortfall is made up for in Chiara's bubbly enthusiasm. She is clearly keen that you enjoy, not only her apartment, but her city too.

In summary, a stylish, well-appointed apartment with a warm and welcoming host.