The location is a bit out of the tourist craziness, which is a bonus for us. It’s quiet, the terrace has a stunning view (so does the bathroom!), the apartment is clean, and Carlo left thoughtful touches that made our stay that much more special. Maybe not a huge deal for some people, but I was SO thankful for the screen on the bedroom window — having been a mosquito magnet our whole trip and not being able to keep windows open when we sleep at other places, this was awesome!! The walk into town was not bad, either. Rather than spending money on bus tickets, we strolled into town every morning (less than 15 min), stopping along for coffee on the way. It was nicer this way to be able to explore the city more and see places buses don’t drive through. The neighborhood itself was very safe and calm, we sometimes went the opposite direction from the city center and at one point at night we ended up at a fun pizzeria with all locals and it was fantastic. We loved Florence and especially Carlo’s place. We would love to stay there again if we get to come back!