Barbara’s place in Florence quite honestly exceeded all of my expectations! The place is sparkling clean, everything from furniture to appliances is brand new and the amenities resemble those of a luxury hotel. Location wise the apartment is about 15-20 minute walk from the center of Florence, but the walk is so enjoyable that it feels shorter. If you arrive into Santa Maria Novela train station and don’t have a lot of luggage, you can walk to the apartment. There is also a public bus stop right in front of the apartment and the bus system is reliable and easy to use. The view from the apartment terrace is breathtaking, overlooking the Florence skyline! I would absolutely return to Barbara’s place over and over again.