5 stars isn’t enough! You will not be disappointed with Simona’s place! She has not left out any details. It was tastefully decorated, with every possible amenity provided right down to the wonderful smelling soaps to very handy slippers! The washer and dryer were a blessing since it was in the 90’s while we were there and we were literally sweating through our clothes! The clothes dryer takes a bit longer than ours in the states but once it warms up it does a great job! The shower was warm and roomy for my tall husband (6’6”) It was very comfortable for a family of 4. We utilized the book of suggestions and like many others we chose to dine at Touch on our last night. Simona made the reservation for us and when we got to the restaurant (a very short walk from the apartment) they said “oh yes, Simona told us she had some friends coming for dinner” they treated us like personal friends, our best meal in Florence by far! The apartment is far enough from the city center to get you out of the craziness but close enough to everything to walk everywhere. We also loved the restaurant Finnesterre in St. Croce square, which was an easy walk! Many markets, restaurants, cafe’s farmacia’s etc within close proximity. Very quiet neighbors and street. If we return to Florence we will for sure stay here again!