Vanessa's place has a wonderful feel and is in a great position. The view through those fabulous steel windows is unforgettable, as is the view from the bedroom. The apartment is on the outskirts of Florence so much more a locals area than a tourist spot which we enjoyed very much. That said, it is only a 20 min walk to the centre of Florence through some great streets with quirky shops. There is a local Irish bar called the Friends Bar for those EPL addicts like my husband about a 10 min walk away. One of the highlights was a local restaurant (again about a 10 min walk from the apartment) which holds a make and eat your own pasta evening cooking class - loads of fun !