This cozy, private apartment is ideally located away from the busy tourist centers of Florence, while still being very accessible to downtown via bus. There is a public work-out park across the street if you are looking for a place to exercise for free. And the neighborhood cats are very friendly! :) Chiara is a very communicative and willing to answer any questions. She provided a comprehensive binder of information and left several thoughtful touches like food and a delicious bottle of wine. I agree with an earlier comment—the washing machine is a bit of a learning curve (set the machine to 1, and push only the “start” button down), but once you figure it out it is easy to use. There is a communal space to put the laundry rack behind the building. Naturasi and the Coop.fi (two grocery stores) are nearby. Marcellos, a well-known and delicious patisseria, is also right down the street. The walls are fairly thin, so make sure to keep the noise down to be polite—it is a very quiet building. My partner and I loved our stay here, and we highly recommend it!