Ekaterina and her husband were gracious hosts. They let us check in early to drop off our bags and gave us many trips about the neighborhood. You can tell that Ekaterina really cares about her guests and takes a lot of pride in what she does. The apartment is clean and well stocked. Its located close enough to walk to all the sites while being far enough to get away from the crowds. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone coming to Florence.