Elena was very lovely, she gave us a map of Florence & a list of things to see/do/eat that came in really handy! Her apartment is cute & cosy just as portrayed in the photographs. Size wise it's perfect for solo or couple travelers. 3 people wild be a very tough squeeze as the sofa only sits 2. It is very centrally located to the train station & the river. The main shopping/attractions are all walkable, taking us anywhere between 10-30 minutes. I would definitely recommend staying at her apartment.