Catarina was an excellent host. She contacted us prior to arrival in Germany. Our plane was delayed by hours and we were not able to arrive at the time specified. She was very understanding even though we were many hours late. When we arrived she was smiling and very accommodating. The apartment is as beautiful as the photographs and the building is historical. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, with many grocery stores and restaurants close by. It is very close to Piazza San Spirito, the Pitti Palace and Piazza Carmine. A 10 minute walk over the Arno are all the tourists and tourist attractions.