Maura's place is spacious and calming which is helpful after a day in the noisy, bustling city of Florence. The beds are very comfortable and her tips in the house book are helpful (e.g. Trattoria Sabatino). We particularly liked that it is in a living neighborhood with fresh fruit and vegetable stands as well as a supermarket close by. As advertised, the flat is about a half hour walk from the city center and the 4 flights of stairs on top of that will keep you fit. This was good for us as we like exercise and wanted to be away from the noisy downtown in the evenings. We found this flat to be a great place to stay in Florence and a 5 star experience for us.