This apartment is absolutely gorgeous and well-appointed. The bathroom and kitchen seem recently remodeled in an otherwise very historical setting. The wall murals, paintings, and antiques inside are truly unique! The building feels very secure and the windows overlook a beautiful wall painting outside as well as a Gucci design studio. Piazza Santo Spirito (markets in the morning, cafes and bars at night) is only steps away so there is DEFINITELY PARTY NOISE in the evenings that echoes up into the apartment. We had the windows open the entire week (October and lovely) and used earplugs. No problems with mosquitoes (our fellow travelers in a different apartment had complaints) and the location was perfect. Steps to Pitti Palace and the gardens and a couple blocks to Ponte Vecchio and a grocery store in a neighborhood with plenty of locals kicking back in the evenings. We would definitely stay here again or even book another of Elly's places. Elly was very accommodating and accessible about meeting us (even on a Sunday evening and recruiting her sister to help). All in all, we had 4 comfortable, contented and cozy travelers in an apartment that felt like a live-in museum. Totally unique and wonderful experience!