Barbara's apartment is just perfect for us. It is spacious for 2 people and everything inside is spotless. She even provided us with a whole range of toiletries and a brand new bottle of wine when we arrived. Her husband, Maurizio gave a brief introduction of the house and also lots of good recommendations on where to visit. The bathroom is huge and as what all other guests mentioned, the luxurious shower was the best! Probably the only small issue was the pillows were too flat. The surrounding of the neighborhood may seem a little noisy initially but it is a safe environment, even for 2 ladies like us.
Distance from the Santa Maria Novella train station is very near and lugging our 3 big luggages was not an issue. What we love most is the close proximity and a straight walk to the Plazza del Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the shopping area. There are plenty of eateries around and there is simply no lack of food. If you like shopping at premium outlet, the apartment is also a short walk to the bus station where you can buy a ticket to The Mall for all your premium outlet shopping.
On our first day we didn't know how to unlock the door and was stuck outside for quite long after our day out. Thank goodness Barbara and Maurizio was just a call away and Maurizio rushed down immediately to help us. We are very grateful for their help and kindness. Both of them are model hosts and we highly recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to stay in Florence. Thanks again to both hosts.