Chiara's place is great. A quiet part of town, but only a few minutes from the beautiful river that runs through town. In Florence you're only ever 30 minute walk from anything... all the sights are 20-25 min walk from her place which is not bad. You can also take easy to use buses. She's got a great kitchen setup, pots and pans and more that make it very easy to cook at home. Washer in unit is really nice and rare in Europe. Quiet good part of town. You'll love it.