The apartment was just like the photographs, nicely furnished with good light and romantic. We unfortunately did not meet Rita and Gisella but were greeted by a very kind person who introduced us to the apartment and gave us practical information about the area and answered our questions. The location is perfect for visiting Florence, just a short walk to the Duomo. It is quite a busy area with lots of street activity and restaurants. This gives a good feel for the city, but there is some noise from the street during the night. We would stay again. A really great experience.