This Florence apartment was a gem! We were greeted by a gracious and energetic colleague of Elena and Oliver's, who gave us lots of tips of where to explore. The location was great, just as described: right around the corner from great espresso, gelato, galleries, and cathedrals. We were there in August, so the city was quite crowded with tourists, but you would hardly know: the apartment is located on a quiet street, and it's not far from the bridges, which will take you to the quieter, more residential neighborhoods across the Arno river. We'd happily stay there again!