Karin's place is a large, two bedroom, traditional family apartment in a residential building in a great location just a few blocks back from the river. Karin kept in touch as our travel dates drew near and she met us at the apartment, exactly as planned. Karin is a helpful and generous host. Most of Florence's highlights are within an easy 20 minute walk from the apartment. We were travelling by train with bags and it was an easy 20 minute walk from the main station. A busy market square with half a dozen cafe and restaurant options is just five minutes away.
We are two friends travelling together so two bedrooms and the availability of several beds suited us very well. The kitchen is well appointed and great for preparing simple home cooked meals. The bathroom is of a traditional size with good water pressure. Although the apartment is well above the road on level 3, there is some street noise for the facing bedroom. The room with the double bed is away from the road.
This is a great apartment if you like to be close to the cbd but not in it. The two significant gardens are just up the road and piazza Michelangelo is nearby. We enjoyed our time at Karin's and would gladly stay again.