Letizia was a warm and accommodating host, and the apartment was in a wonderful location, a scant five minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio. Within ten minutes, you were in the center of all if Florence's attractions. The building was historic, and magnificent in its own right.

The beds were comfortable, the showers all worked, as did all the appliances. It was lovely having a terrace.

There were a couple of cons, though:

1. The photographs make the place look more spacious than reality. While the common rooms were large, the bedrooms were tighter than expected, and the second bathroom was tiny and cramped.

2. Wifi was down for most of our visit. Letizia blamed a local line problem, but it was still a nuisance, though not her fault.

3. The kitchen needs to be cleaned out more thoroughly. We found numerous half full wine bottles, for instance.

4. The place can best be described as shabby chic. The furnishings were historic, and while mostly comfortable, numerous bulbs were out, the couches covered in sheets, and a thin layer of dust coated many of the furnishings, especially the numerous books.

All in all, though, a convenient, friendly place to stay in Florence.