Simone's apartment is a gem. Elegant, cozy and eclectic describes this beautiful space. The kitchen is well equipped and the terrace off the dining area is lovely. Located in the historic center of Florence within walking distance of most sites, it is still surprisingly quiet. In fact the only sound we heard on a regular basis was the tolling of the St. Croce bells. After a busy day of walking the city streets it was a pleasure to come back to such a peaceful place. One note, however is that the apartment is listed as being on the second floor, but is actually on the third level of the building. My daughter tells me this is a normal saying in Europe. I soon got used to the stairs as there is no lift. I would recommend this apartment to any of my friends travelling to Florence.