What a delightful accommodation! The flat was light and airy with enclosed garden room and private yard. We enjoyed exploring Florence extensively on foot, and the location just south of the Arno allowed fairly central access to all the sights on our list while we discovered a few hidden gems along the way. Our daily routes took us along quaint, narrow cobble streets, through small neighborhood squares, and right past Palazzo Pitti. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and had no concerns about walking at night. There is a market just a couple blocks away that we used to buy breakfast foods. Very convenient. John met us the day we arrived, and besides giving us instructions for the flat, he took the time to point out major attractions on the maps he provided. All in all, a terrific stay in Oltrarno section of Florence .