We had a wonderful stay at Barbara's apartment. She meet us at the apartment on the day of our arrival and provided us with helpful information about the apartment as well as surrounding restaurants, etc. She checked in with us periodically during our stay to make sure we didn't need anything. The apartment itself is quite spacious and really could not be any more centrally located. It's an easy walk to the train station and the all the major attractions are a short walk away. There is even an elevator in the building for your luggage. I would stay at Barbara's again when I have the opportunity to visit Florence again.