Wonderful location. Florence is a City where you walk to most of the attractions and this apartment is central to everything. Beautiful view from the window - the picture you see is exactly what you get. We did not make use of the cooking facilities but having a refrigerator, washer, air conditioning and iron was what we needed in the middle of a long trip to other cities. There is a great grocery story across the street which carries everything you need. Many good restaurants in the area. We had one question about the washer and it was answered immediately. The only recommendation I would make is that people be fully aware that it is on the third floor. This requires stairs, but also makes for a very quiet stay above the busy Ponte Vecchio. We loved it and would come back.