Chiara's studio apartment in Oltrarno was a perfect homebase for busy Florence. It was a ten-minute scenic walk to and from the Duomo, half of it along the Arno River. Chiara was a very responsive host, both via email and on site. She introduced me to a very quiet and clean apartment, complete with a bottle of complimentary wine (!), suggestions for neighborhood eateries, and books and other resources about Florence. The small efficiency kitchen enabled me to make breakfast there before setting out early each day to explore ahead of the crowds. Highly recommended for one or two people.