Florentine Experience with Convenience and Comfort!
Someone once wrote of Florence in a letter home, “The rooms I’ve taken in this historic city provide me with the comfort and restfulness to fully immerse myself in all it offers both day and night.” The author must have been a guest of David, the host of this incredible AirBnB apartment.
I was fortunate enough to catch this Florentine find open for a few days and, mostly because of its location and price, snatched it up. Lucky me! Located a brief walk from the train station, the apartment is well within walking distance of every site you could want to see in Florence. No taxis or buses are required for even the most minimally fit. There are any number of restaurants, food stores, and little specialty shops to fill every need a traveler might have within a short five- or ten-minute walk. The apartment is well appointed, comfortable, and quiet. The view from the windows looks over the gardens and patios of the homes behind the building as well as enjoys the sunlight and that teasing view of the Duomo off to the left. Beautiful even on an overcast day! Yes, one must climb some steps to the apartment, but the result is well worth any effort required and the visitor is amply rewarded.
David is a most gracious and superlative host and excellent communicator. He met with me for check-in, walked me through every room of the apartment to ensure I knew how everything worked and to answer any questions. He then goes the extra mile by paging through a folio he has organized providing recommendations for short, medium, and longer walking tours of Florence, as well as several recommended restaurants he personally enjoys. I made use of both and thoroughly enjoyed to walks and the delicious food at every restaurant. David was also kind enough to text once a day just to check in and see if there were any questions I might have and to ensure I was enjoying my visit to Florence. When I did text him one morning, he responded immediately with a complete answer to my query. As I wrote above (and worth repeating), he is a most gracious and superlative host!
As this was my first visit to Florence, I was unsure what to expect. In no small part, this AirBnB experience made this a fantastic experience. I intend to soon return and, hopefully, will be able to secure another stay in this property which offers convenience, comfort, and value for the price.