Our stay at Ilaria's apartment in Florence was great. She was very helpful and informative. The apartment is incredibly spacious and well decorated. The location is ideal since it's a short walk from the train station and just behind the Uffizi museum. Be sure to grab some gelato at night and go around to the Uffizi courtyard to hear some local musicians play their hearts out to eager crowds. Ilaria's suggestion to hike the nearby Michelangelo's steps at sunset was great. It will get your heart pumping making it up there but the view of the city is well worth it.