Our family loved the vibe of this apartment. We could feel the history of the historic district and appreciated the eclectic Florentine decor. We were not pleased with the loft bed mattress as it was very hard. Our daughter really enjoyed the pull out sofa though. The pros and cons of staying in the center of the historic district would be pro for proximity but con for early morning church bells. Despite the mattress and noise we would recommend to others. The hosts were responsive and professional.