This fantastic apartment was the ideal place for us to spend time in Florence. It is very spacious and well-appointed, around the corner from Santa Croce and within comfortable walking distance of all of the city's main attractions, and located in a wonderful neighborhood with all the amenities (stores, restaurants, market, etc.) you'll need. And, perhaps most important, Nato and his wife Beta are incredible hosts who have really gone out of their way to make our stay in the city as comfortable as possible. They've made sure our kids have everything they need to sleep comfortably and enjoy our stay and have been very quick to respond to questions and concerns. They also gave us some great tips for restaurants and other local spots. We were in Florence for an extended visit with two young kids (2.5 years and about 1 year old) so space, safety, and convenience were of utmost importance. The apartment is as big as it looks in the pictures and our kids have had plenty of space to roam and play. One has to go up two flights of stairs to reach it but the staircases are well-lit and maintained, and very comfortable for walking up and even lugging stuff up the stairs. The bathroom is spacious with a great shower/tub combination that's big enough for the kids to play in. The kitchen appliances work great and the kitchen has most everything you'd expect to find (pots, pans, corkscrew, etc.). There is a spacious dining/family room with a table and some couches. The couches are lower than "American" couches but do the job. There is a separate living room with a comfortable futon. The bedrooms all have windows, reasonably comfortable beds, and great storage. The heating system has worked well for us this winter. These old brick buildings can get cold but all the windows are new and well insulated so the heating system can get things up to a comfortable temperature quickly. The water heater also works great. There is a washing machine but no dryer - you'll have to hang your laundry out to dry like the rest of the Fiorentines. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. The upstairs neighbors have a couple of kids that make some noise while playing during the day but it's not too bad in the bedrooms in the back so it has not disrupted our or the kids' sleep. The neighborhood is fantastic. The apartment is less than a 5 minute walk away from Santa Croce and all of the shops, bars, and restaurants around it. There is a great gelateria around the corner too. If you don't want to take the 10 minute walk to the city center, you can take a bus at the end of the block. There is a nice park for kids two blocks down (right by Santa Croce) and another 3 or 4 within a few minutes' walk. Most of the sidewalks are wide enough for strollers though sometimes you...