We cannot recommend this place enough! It truly is in the heart of Florence, around the block from the Duomo, a 15 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station, and also very close to the south of the Arno, the "authentic Florence". The apartment was clean and we really enjoyed the amenities. The air conditioning worked great, and the washer and dryer was a bonus! The apartment is tucked away in a courtyard that has a small cafe which was really nice for a quick lunch or to grab coffee or even a cocktail! The apartment itself felt very safe and the shutters kept the room dark and quiet while we slept. The small rooftop patio was very enjoyable as well! If we are ever in Florence again we will definitely stay here!