Laura's apartment is spacious and beautiful! It has everything you can possibly need, including a well-appointed kitchen with some food staples and a washer and dryer. Laura wasn't available at check-in, but her very kind mom came and showed us around the apartment, and she had even stocked the refrigerator with a few things. It's a 5th-floor walk-up, so pack accordingly, but you won't need anything but your clothes. It was a 15-minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio, with kids in tow, but there is a bus stop nearby. After the first day, we took the bus to the Duomo, but then walked home at night because the main street (changes names several times and becomes Via Pisano near Laura’s apartment) is loaded with restaurants and specialty grocery stores. Laura was always available by text and responded almost immediately. She had left a book that included information on the apartment and neighborhood, which was very helpful. Parking was a little bit of a challenge, which I think it would be anywhere is Florence, but we always managed to find paid street parking within a half-block of the apartment. Overall, it was a fantastic place to stay! Thanks, Laura and Paula!