This apartment is truly outstanding. I travel regularly throughout the U.S. and Europe and typically stay at VRBOs or their equivalent. This was by far the best experience I have had. First, the location can't be beat; it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Duomo, the Uffizi, the Accademia, the DaVinci museum and other sites. Shops, restaurants and a grocery store are a mere 5 minutes away.
The property is on a side street, so while there's both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, it's never crowded. It is a safe and secure property; there is a locked outside heavy wooden door to enter the apartment complex, followed by a gate. The door to the apartment has a code so you can easily get in.
The apartment itself is lovely and spacious and you will feel like you are in a Florentine palace, with its painted ceilings and colorful tiled floor and walls. There is history associated with the apartment which you can feel, yet it has modern conveniences. The bed is comfortable and there is plenty of closet and shelf space. The bathrooms are completely modern and the kitchen has everything you need.
Finally, I must say a word about Lorenzo, the host. He is kind and patient, and gave me good advice about places to visit that are not the typical tourist sites and where to eat. He checked in with me several times to make sure everything was running smoothly. He obviously cares greatly about ensuring that his guests have a good experience.
I would stay here again without question and I do hope to be back. Grazie, Lorenzo!