10/10
Our family of 4: 2 adults and 2 teens LOVED living in this most beautifully decorated artist loft. You can see all the care and attention that went into this space. We especially enjoyed Paola's own pottery line that is spectacularly displayed to perfection. I wished that it was available for purchase stateside. She treated us to a private viewing of her special pieces.. Pictures do not do this apartment justice. It has top of the line appliances, exceptional beauty products and is fully stocked. After traveling from Amsterdam and Venice, we were so happy to have use of the washer and dryer. This loft is located in the city centre close to all the sights. The area outside is bustling with activity but seems safe and we encountered no problems. It was such a treat to return to our comfortable oasis after a long day exploring the city. Every evening, we gathered on the rooftop with a glass of wine, iced tea and desserts and enjoyed views of the Duomo/Tuscan Hillside . If you are arriving from the train station with luggage, I highly recommend taking a taxi. Centrale Mercado is a feast for your eyes and tantalizes your taste buds. A quick 2 minutes walk and everything you need for meal prep is there or you can check out the 2nd floor food court. The locals line up at Nerbone (first floor) for the most delicious sandwiches @ such a great deal for 3.50 EU. Definitely, go out and explore there so much great food all around. It is an easy walk to everything, Duomo: 7 minute walk, Academia: 5-7 minute walk, Ufizzi/Ponte Vecchio/shopping on Via Tournabuoni; 15 minutes walk. The owner Paola is wonderful to work with and her agent Monica was so helpful making dinner arrangements and getting us a taxi back to the train station. We are foodies and we had the most amazing Florentine Steak @ Parione. It is not touristy but filled with locals and the staff spoke great English. Another great recommendation was to have lunch at Trattoria Cibreo. All the lunch meals are sent from the fancy celebrated Cibreo directly across the street. The owner, Giulio personally served us and treated us like friends rather than guests. Also, they are located around the corner from our favorite gelato, Vivoli. Other gelato we tried and loved: Perche No, Carraia, Dei Neri and Grom. One note: remember it is a loft and everything is open and lacks bathroom privacy. The next time we return to Firenze, we would love to stay here again!
russell z.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a luglio 2017