Michelle's place in Florence could not be more central—you are literally doors down from Santa Croce square, a 5 minute walk to the Uffizi, and a 10 minute walk to the Duomo. It's amazing.
The apartment is extremely elegant—large living area, great for hanging out, and many bedrooms tucked away (most with king size beds)! The kitchen was fully equipped, and everything was spic and span when we arrived. The central atrium courtyard is gorgeous, and we loved the visual contrast between the traditional living room architecture and the glamorous contemporary spiral staircase.
And the hosts. Michele is so responsive and helpful, and his dad enzo helped us get settled in — he even helped us carry a couple bags when he saw our arms were full dealing with our little son! The guide book in the house was full of recommendations for restaurants and bars, which was extremely helpful.