Alessandra's apartment in the heart of Florence was a wonderful retreat after our days of sightseeing in the August heat. The apartment has a true living room and separate bedroom with a well-equipped kitchen. All furnishings were very comfortable. The apartment is centrally located to tourist spots, and there are many bars and restaurants nearby. Alessandra did an excellent job communicating with us, meeting us for check-in, providing suggestions for our stay, and helping us arrange transportation at the end. The best feature (other than the elegance of the apartment) was the air conditioner. There was a unit in the bedroom as well as in the living room that worked very well, something we have not found to be true in other places. We highly recommend this apartment for anyone staying in Florence. One note of caution for those with mobility issues-it is on the upper floor (4 or 5 flights up), and there is no elevator. Even so, we loved our stay at Alessandra's place.