We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Alessio's charming apartment. There are stairs to climb, yes, but the reward at the top is that you are in an entirely private and quiet retreat -- right in the middle of Florence! My husband, our two grown daughters, and I all appreciated being within an easy walk of everything we wanted to see, and also near lots of good places to eat, a grocery store, and the Arno, where we enjoyed evening strolls watching the sun set and lights come on. Alessio made everything super easy for us, including arranging for our departure cab. I hope others will enjoy their time in his lovely place as much as we did.