The apartment in Florence was exceptional—comfort and convenience of a more modern, American-style home. The bathroom was spacious, large walk-in shower, and the bedroom plenty of room along with ample closet space. The open-concept living and dining area was comfortable and inviting, kitchen had everything we needed, including a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer that was surprisingly large by European standards.Since this is a VRBO, all the expected/standard amenities were provided.One of my favorite features was the ingenious dish-drying cabinet above the sink. The bottom of the cabinet is open, allowing water to drain directly into the sink—a brilliantly simple design that I wish more kitchens had.I loved this apartment so much that “If I ever lived in Florence, this is exactly what I’d want.”My traveling companion and I also appreciated the layout. A small foyer separates the living room from the bedroom, and each space has its own door, allowing us to enjoy privacy and quiet at the end of each day.From a safety perspective, access to the building is restricted - need key. There are stairs, but European-style elevator, yet a bonus. The apartment is literally just steps from Palazzo Vecchio, we dubbed it bougie plaza, google it and you’ll see why. In closing, Francesco, the host is very helpful. He meets you, communication over WhatsApp before arrival, answered all our questions, markets, taxis and tours.We look forward to staying here again! Grazie Millie!