Marina's place is close to everything but apart from the crowded tourist areas. The main train station is a short bus ride away and I got to Bologna in less than an hour. There are nice playgrounds and restaurants nearby and a good supermarket. The bed and couch are comfy and the table and kitchen were perfect for breakfast and a few meals. The little back yard was what sold us on the place, it was a treat to sit out there and let my two-year-old run around. The neighbor had a pet turtle! Being a city apartment you do hear the neighbors, but we make enough noise, so we didn't mind. Marina was a wonderful host, always responsive and very understanding when we arrived very late due to a flight problem. We arrived past midnight and she asked if we needed anything for our son which was so sweet. I would say Florence is a fun place for a toddler but the sidewalks are challenging with a stroller and the kitchen bench was irresistible for our guy, he wanted to climb on and jump off of it. We had a great visit.