I had THE BEST time at Alain and Irene's AirBnB. I cannot recommend it highly enough, and I fully intend to stay there any time I go back to Florence.

First, Alain was super available / responsive via text message. Not only did he communicate with me about getting into the apartment well into advance, but he and I also messaged after my flight was delayed and he was at the apartment to meet me when I arrived. Alain also made sure that I had everything I needed, including guide books and maps of the city.

The apartment itself is wonderful - really nicely decorated with a comfy bed and a kitchen complete with dishes, coffee pot, and coffee for the morning! I had the best time using the apartment as my home base as I wandered the city - and a major highlight of my trip was definitely being able to drink my coffee in the morning with the windows wide open, and the bells of the Duomo coming in.

The apartment is right near the Duomo, so convenient to just about everything, and the best part is that it's super secure. As a young woman traveling alone, I felt super safe in the locked apartment within a locked courtyard. Seriously, I cannot recommend this place enough!