If you want to be in the heart of Florence, this is the place to stay. The apartment is large and comfortable. The bathroom was recently renovated and is lovely. Small patio allows you to get a moment of fresh air in the mornings. Kitchen is well-equipped. Marco is a 5-star host and made arrangements for airport transfer and met me at the apartment and carried luggage up the stairs. His mother also left *the most helpful* book of places to visit.