We rented this location between July 7th and July 11th, 2018. I have nothing but praises for this wonderful piece of heaven.
To start, we were actually scheduled to be here around the same time in 2017. Tragically, I had a medical emergency that threw the entire vacation out the window. While this was (to put it mildly) heartbreaking, Beatrice was the only renter who even granted us an offer for the following year at 50% off from our original cost! She didn’t have to do this at all since my woes are not her problem. Yet, she was incredibly gracious and afforded us that offer as a result of our misfortune.
And trust me, once you step inside of her apartment, you’ll see just how glad we were that we were able to stay at her place.
The vista alone is worth the trip. Every window offers you a “Kodak Moment Cityscape” that‘s nothing short of breathtaking. Yes, you’re at the highest room of the building. You could see it as “having to climb that many steps,” or you could see it as “Oh My Lord, look at THAT VISTA!” Besides, there is an elevator that takes two people up at a time (helps to cut down the climb).
The apartment is central to EVERYTHING! It has excellent air-conditioning that cools the place down in a jiffy. The WIFI is super solid! There is a coffee maker, cutlery and dishes, and plenty of lighting. A market is nearby, along with a plethora of places to eat. TV has a signal for regular channels (great if you happen to be there during a World Cup, like we were), and there is a washing machine and a drying rack.
The person who received us was courteous (prefers to speak Italian or Spanish), and immediately pointed us to the booklets that Beatrice had prepared with all sorts of information and recommendations for the stay! Beatrice also left us a big bottle of water and a bottle of wine as a “welcome,” and was immediately available if we needed her.
Yes, while Florence is what you’re here to see, having a comfortable place is a must for completing was was otherwise an unforgettable experience for myself, my husband, and my two very delighted kids! The apartment was the perfect respite for a hot summer afternoon and we would definitely come here again—no questions asked!