Walter was a great host: offering loads of information on Florence, from its history to its geography and, of course, it's many opportunities for terrific food! He suggested several eateries that quickly became our favorites, and it's only a short walk to any number of them. The flat itself is part of a 300+ year-old building, so some of the spaces are a bit snug as a result of the original architecture, especially if you're a "plus" size person. However, this would probably be the case in any vintage apartment building. On the other hand, the flat itself is up a single flight of stairs (16 steps, or so), making it easily accessible from the street entrance. All appliances performed well, and there was good ventilation when desired (closing the street-facing windows greatly reduced street noise.). The neighborhood offers a charming sample of Florence, without crowds of tourists that you find north of the Arno River. The Ponte Vecchio bridge is just a five-minute walk away, as is the Pitti Palace. We would definitely stay at Walter's flat again!