As soon as we walked into this apartment in Florence, we realized we'd hit the jackpot. The descriptions and photos of this beautiful apartment are exactly what you get when you walk in. It is spotlessly clean, and great care has been taken to provide quality amenities for the guest's comfort. Mario met us when we arrived and made us feel very welcomed. He showed us around the apartment, and sat down with us with maps to orient us to the local restaurants and markets to make our stay comfortable. He had milk and bottled water for us in the refrigerator, fully stocked pantry with coffee, tea, sugar, salt and pepper, some spices, pasta and sauce for a quick meal, and my kids' favorite - chocolate chip cookies. The beautiful kitchen was fully stocked with high quality pots and pans, and as Americans, we really appreciated the over-sized coffee mugs. The gas stove worked like a dream, and the small fridge was a perfect size for a family of 4.
We appreciated the washer/dryer unit, which we used often, and the air conditioner kept us very comfortable. Fast and dependable wi-fi kept us connected and let us plan our activities. The beds were just-right firm and comfortable, and extra blankets were available for the nights we had the air condition cranked high. The neighborhood is very quiet, so we slept soundly. It's important to note this apartment does not face the street but is located in the back of the building. We were able to park our rental car about a 10-15 minute walk away at Parcheggio Parterre near Piazza della Liberta, for those of you arriving by car. And the walk into downtown Florence took us a very pleasant 12-15 walk. And the elevator was greatly appreciated!
As a family of 4 with 2 teens, we were very comfortable with the large open floor plan. It was nice to close off the partition that divides the large room in two for the evenings for a little privacy. The sofa turned into two very comfortable twin beds, so two adults would sleep comfortably on them.
At the end of our stay, we met Ambra and her associate Barbara and had a lovely time chatting with them and getting to know each other. It is very clear this team loves what they do. They take great pride in providing this luxury apartment to rent out, and it is very important to them that it is perfect for their guests. Of all the places we stayed in our one month vacation, Ambra's place was heads and shoulders the very best. Thank you, Ambra, for the wonderful experience you provided!
