Elise's place is one of those that surprises by being even better than you expected. Everything she and her dad (who greeted us) did was as good as we could hope for. Communication was great from start to finish and check-in was a breeze; the apartment was spacious and stylish, and outfitted with everything we might need (including two umbrellas, which allowed us to explore Florence during a downpour). The apartment is a 5 minute walk from the Piazza Vecchio, and just 5 more from the Duomo. Restaurants and bars are all around. The only drawback, which was only a problem on one of our four nights (a Saturday), is that the sleeping area is at the front of the apartment and right above a relatively noisy street. It was much better on "school nights". Even with that, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Elise's apartment to anyone looking for a really wonderful stay in Florence.