We easily found Paola's apartment, located very near the S.M. Novella train station and the shuttle station for the airports of Bologna and Pisa. Right next to the Mercato Centrale, the Medici Chapels and two steps from the Dom and the Academy Gallery, with many restaurants and terraces nearby, is the perfect place for a few days spent in Florence. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds are comfortable, the bathroom is spacious and equipped with everything we need (we even found a device to protect us from mosquitoes). Paola left small notes with indications for using the facilities in the house. Being an old building (in the same block of buildings is the house Collodi - the father of Pinocchio) it has the charm of old Florence but also the inconvenience of the narrow stairs and hallways. But these are also part of her charm. Paola waited for us at a rather late hour and was very friendly with us, giving us lots of tips on what to do and visit in Florence. The mornings are a bit noisy in the area because of the leather market and the cleaning services but in the bedroom, if you close the door, no noise is heard. We thank Paola for hosting, warm welcome, very good price and the conditions offered. We will come back with love!