Open the doors off of via Ghiabellina & walk into a real, living community down to clotheslines from the windows & smiling neighbors. The 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths space perfect for our girls 4-night getaway. Kitchen was fully equipped (including clothes washer) & marvelous. All very homelike & spotless-- as if my Italian great-aunt had left us the keys to her apartment. The enclave is down the street from Michelangelo's house museum & easy walking to Santa Croce church, Duomo, Accademia, Uffizi and Pitti. Susanna met us upon arrival & gave us an overview of the area. She also prepared plenty of information about the area -- and we followed it for restaurants and our favorite: Carabe's granite ices! There was a small glitch with hot water -- we assumed that, as part of the apartments maybe there is not very hot water at all times -- but Sandro came out and had it fixed in no time. They are wonderful hosts! Just immerse in the neighborhood vibe and, when coming home at night, remember the light for the steps is on the outside wall :)