We had such a perfect stay at Elena's apartment. The space is beautiful and has a wonderful mix of old-world charm and modern touches. The kitchen is absolutely lovely. I wish we had had more opportunities to use it. Even though you are in a lively neighborhood, the apartment is quiet and we slept very well. There is so much to do right outside your doorstep (Pitti, Boboli, Bardini, Piazza Santo Spirito, etc), and so many great restaurants, bars and coffee shops. But it is also extremely convenient to get to all the major sites in Florence. Elena was very attentive and helpful and even called a cab for us for our departure. Elena's co-host, Emanuele, checked us in and he was very welcoming, giving us several recommendations for things to do in Florence. We will definitely be back!