As someone who had never been to Florence, staying at Livia's place helped provide an immersive experience while allowing me to feel completely safe and comfortable.
Livia is a very sweet and welcoming host. She was very flexible with check-in and check-out times. Right away, she gave me eating and sightseeing recommendations.
The flat is lovely and has character. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful ceiling! And then the cute tiles in the kitchen and bathroom.
Having access to laundry facilities was really appreciated.
The flat is centrally located, which was very helpful for me. I could go buy some fresh fruit, then come back to put it in the fridge. I could go have lunch, then come back, etc. The location makes it easy to go in and out.
The building is very secure: an outside door, an interior gate, and two locks on the door to the flat. I felt very safe.
At night, you will hear people walking and talking at all hours. Since I already use earplugs for sleeping, this wasn't an issue. I actually liked how energizing the sounds of the city centre were, especially the horses' hooves on the street below as the carriages passed by!
I loved Livia's flat and was sad to leave. I really hope to return and stay there again in the future!