The VIEW! The VIEW! The VIEW! I have never lived in a place with such a spectacular view. Every morning, I'd wake up and watch the sun rising over the Palazzo Vecchio. Every evening, I'd sit by the window and marvel at the beauty of the city from this beautiful perch by Porta Romana. It's as beautiful as in the photos! The neighborhood is charming, with magnificent restaurants, cafes, and a real neighborhood feel. I almost forgot that I was in a city with tens of thousands of tourists. Every morning, I'd walk through the Boboli Gardens, come out at Palazzo Pitti, cross thee Ponte Vecchio, take in the beautiful sites of Florence and then come back to this little corner of paradise. Vanessa was a great host. She always responded in less than an hour, usually less than half an hour. When I come back to Florence, I will definitely try to stay here again.