Unbeatable location! Alain and Irene have to be one of our best hosts ever! Communication and tourist info was great, nothing was too much trouble. The apartment was superb! Everything you need, comfy bed, quirky touches, plenty of space and a lovely cool air conditioned retreat during a Florence heatwave. The building itself is charming and the courtyard makes you feel like you have arrived in your own tiny village not right next door to the Duomo! I can't recommend this place enough. And if this place is booked look for another in the same courtyard! We asked for a peek as we thought Alain had something special happening there! Five stars.