Wonderful apartment! Rosy is very warm and charming and also cultured and energetic - the type of person you want to meet when arriving in Florence! She was very friendly from the first contact by e-mail till the departure. She gave us a crash course in Florentine history and many usefulrecommendations (i.e. places to eat). We ate at 3 of her recommendations- all of them were wonderful and easy on the purse. The apartment is modern despite located in a lovely old Renaissance building that is not in a touristy area. The apt. is decorated very sweetly and well-equipped as well as bright. There is an efficient kitchen area. The supplies were great The heating and wi-fi work extremely well, and the views are just spectaculal as you can see the Duomo and major monuments from the balcony.The balcony is a welcome space to embrace the ambience of the area,whilst enjoying an early morning tea/coffee.There is also an inexpensive, amazing fresh food market within 10 minutes walking distance and was within walking distance of all major attractions of Florence. Rosy was most willing to fulfill our every need. She provided maps, must see ideas etc. The apartment had all the modern comfort we required. Our flight into Florence was quite late and despite of it, Rosy waswaiting at the apartment to greet us. Casa Colonna offered us also a very well appreciated welcome pack especially for our first morning breakfast. Nothing was missing and there was a lot of care on each single detail. My wife and I have celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary in Casa Colonna and we simply adored it. We would love to stay in this apartment when we are next in Florence. One (but not only) of the best things about the apartment that will be long remembered was the wonderful view to the duomo, both during the day as well as at night. We are already looking forward to the next stay in Florence in Rosy''s apartment. GRAZIE MILLE!