You quickly learn when you describe your must have's and your won't tolerate criteria from abroad that reality sets in here when on the ground. I will never again rent an apartment with a tub. Why? in my third month I lost my balance while reaching for some soap and fell backwards out of the tub and hit the back of my head on the commode. No, never again. Having a terrace or a balance is a must have, AC another and if the unit is furnished is what's provided even comfortable? I'd go for the one with the standing shower and AC.
I used Smart Move Italy's housing referral service to find my apartment in Florence. It took about 6 months to find the place I have now. It's perfect, (except for the tub situation), I have AC, a good firm mattress on the bed, a bathroom and bedroom on the same level, only 18 steps up from the street, and the landlord provided sheets, towels, pots and pans, plates, glasses etc. I arrived with my American cat in tow and my representative kindly provided a litter box and some kitty litter. I can't recommend the Smart Move Italy services enough. It's what got me here and I'm very grateful for that. I do have a small terrace but alas no view. But to be honest, I don't need a view. The magic that is Florence is all around me.
You quickly learn when you describe your must have's and your won't tolerate criteria from abroad that reality sets in here when on the ground. I will never again rent an apartment with a tub. Why? in my third month I lost my balance while reaching for some soap and fell backwards out of the tub and hit the back of my head on the commode. No, never again. Having a terrace or a balance is a must have, AC another and if the unit is furnished is what's provided even comfortable? I'd go for the one with the standing shower and AC.
It's so true! I ended up going for...none of these :) I picked one with a view instead of AC as well. HA.
I used Smart Move Italy's housing referral service to find my apartment in Florence. It took about 6 months to find the place I have now. It's perfect, (except for the tub situation), I have AC, a good firm mattress on the bed, a bathroom and bedroom on the same level, only 18 steps up from the street, and the landlord provided sheets, towels, pots and pans, plates, glasses etc. I arrived with my American cat in tow and my representative kindly provided a litter box and some kitty litter. I can't recommend the Smart Move Italy services enough. It's what got me here and I'm very grateful for that. I do have a small terrace but alas no view. But to be honest, I don't need a view. The magic that is Florence is all around me.
Oh the tile and colors in the first one! I can’t pass up a burgundy wall. I’m team apartment #1!