Our family of four, including two children ages 4 & 7, stayed for a week in Marie's apartment. Marie greeted us and showed us around her lovely apartment. She even had fresh strawberries and juice waiting for us. We immediately felt welcomed and at home. The apartment is very clean, comfortable, and decorated with some wonderful pieces I imagine Marie has gathered from her many travels. The location can't be beat. Everything you will want to see is only minutes away by foot. We walked to Boboli Gardens, St Miniato (great views of the city), Pointe Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi, The Duomo and much more. Our favorite restaurant over in the St Croce neighborhood (IL Pizzaiuolo) offered the best pizzas and seafood pasta dish. Our children really enjoyed the tours for families at the Museo dei Ragazzi in Palazzo Vecchio. The Museo Galileo is also another kid-friendly museum which included a small interactive room. At the end of the day, it was always nice to return to Marie's apartment. We hope to return to Florence in the future and if we do we will make sure to stay at Marie's apartment.