Elena's apartment is lovely, clean, and homey. It is located less than 5 minutes from the main station and in walking distance to anymore you may want to see in Florence. As Elena was out of the country when we visited, her son very kindly met us at the station and walked us back, before briefly explaining the surrounding area and answering any questions we had. I would definitely recommend her apartment when visiting Florence, although the only drawback to be aware of is the nearby nightclub/bar. It can get very noisy at night if not a deep sleeper.