We loved the apartment. We stayed during February. The heating kept the apt. toasty and warm. The washing machine was a blessing. Elena greeted us on our arrival and was so kind. She even took us grocery shopping that same evening. From the cozy bedrooms to the flat screen TV, it was just what we needed. Boboli Gardens are a short walk away. Three buses stop just outside which made trips to the train station, Mercato Centrale, Il Duomo, etc... very simple. If you are looking for a natural foods store, Sugar Blues is a 5+ minute walk away. The only difficulty we had was choosing between the great restaurants!