This was such a beautiful apartment - it felt extremely cozy and livable, almost as though we had our own little place in Florence. Coming from the US, my sister and I loved having a kitchen to make some tea and chat when we woke up in the middle of the night from jet lag, or cook up whatever we wanted from the grocery or Mercato Centrale. There’s a grocery store and bus stops just a few minutes walk away, which made for a delightfully relaxing trip, and a washing machine on the balcony, where we appreciated being able to use the clothes lines and pins as well. Basically, if you’re looking for a spot to set up shop and vacation for a week, this is the one. It’s about a 20-30 minute walk to the Duomo, which actually feels just about right when you’re wandering home among the shops of the Oltrarno, but can feel tiring if you’ve been on your feet all day.
Add to this that Rosina and Lorenzo (her son) were incredibly kind, quick to respond (we didn’t actually need anything but she did send me a quick text to be sure) and helpful. We ended up needing one more night in Florence and she called around to help us find a place! Highly recommend this spot.