My son and his friend stayed at Francesca's while studying abroad in Florence. The apartment is perfect for a semester abroad. Two huge bedrooms to themselves with plenty of closet space, a huge living room to hang out in and entertain guests, high ceilings, and the bathroom and kitchen are both super nice in terms of utilities. The balcony is an enormous plus. The neighborhood was close enough to the center to walk to their classes, but just far enough that they got plenty of daily exercise and got to know the city by walking everywhere. Francesca responded to messages promptly but was not at all intrusive. Wonderful experience overall!