Elly’s Florentine apartment was everything the pictures’ promised. Traditional, quaint décor, gorgeous antique pieces of furniture and a large master bedroom made it a lovely base to enjoy all Florence has to offer. We stayed for 3 nights and the small but fully equipped kitchen enabled us to cook at home one night and have breakfast every morning. On the downside, the other reviews were correct in how noisy it is. It’s right off a main road and round the corner from the station so there is traffic constantly throughout the night, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. The shower was also quite small and weak. It’s in a really convenient part of town but not necessarily the most beautiful. Elly was the perfect host though, generously sitting us down and taking us through all the local attractions and best restaurants. Remember to bring a map so she can mark them all for you. All things considered we enjoyed out time in this charming apartment.