The apartment was spacious and in a very nice residential area.
Pros: This is a large apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The apartment is in a very nice location that is not too far from the highlights of Florence. We really enjoyed being in a residential area as we experienced what it would be like to live here. There is a produce market and cafe just steps outside of the apartment. There are many restaurants and shops in the area and it is a 15 minute walk to Ponte Vecchio. We enjoyed visiting the restaurants, bars, and cafes in the neighborhood, while being a short walk to the museums, historical centers and shopping.
The host provides detailed instructions on how to work the appliances and electronics in the apartment. This was extremely helpful. The host was incredibly accommodating and attentive.
Cons; the apartment seems to have been updated a few years ago without sustained maintenance. When we arrived for check in at 3:30 pm , the maid was not yet finished cleaning. We were asked to return an hour later and when we did, the apartment was still not ready. We were not able to check in until 2 hours after our original checkin time.
The apartment is advertised as non-smoking. There was a strong smell of smoke in the apartment. Interestingly, when we met Sylvie (she was lovely) to check in, she mentioned that the apt was non smoking but if we were to smoke we should open the windows. I guess that means the apt. is really not smoke free.