Francesca's place was a perfect location for me and my friends. We were 20 minutes outside of the city center by bus. The bus stop is just a short walk away. There's a great shopping center nearby for groceries, clothes, etc. There are also amazing restaurants nearby. It's in a nice quiet neighborhood with a beautiful view of the countryside. I woke up to a beautiful sunset every morning from the master bedroom. However, please note that Florence has a lot of mosquitoes. While we mostly keep the windows closed, the mosquitoes enter the apartment from the stairwell so wear repellent at night and put it everywhere on your body, including your face. The apartment is exactly as pictured in the photos. They provided great local tips for places to see/eat, transportation options, and costs of day trips outside of Florence. I felt like a real local staying at their place. I highly recommend. Grazie!