What a treat to stay in Isabella’s home for 2-1/2 months , for extended study. The perfect position, 15 minute walk and you are in beautiful Renaissance Florence , but far enough away for a very quiet sleep. Out the little kitchen window, the Arno river, with a wonderful river walk , which I took to school each day. The apartment is clean and cozy and has everything you might need , including a very well stocked kitchen . And what about walking up on any given Sunday morning and watching hot air balloons gently gliding over the Santa Maria della Croce , oh did I mention the balcony? I am saving the best for last , the BALCONY is complete Magic. How could this not be heaven to sit on your balcony, un cafe in hand, or an al fresco lunch sipping an Aperol Spritz and looking back in time to the gorgeousness that is Florence , Also , and this is a big also, Isabella , is the perfect host, she went above and beyond . From helping me with my initial groceries , to going to the post office to pick up my mail when I couldn’t receive it myself and more. It is good when you are in a foreign country and you feel you have support if you need it ! So I say , “GO GO GO “Stay in this home in Florence, you will not regret it !