We absolutely loved this apartment. We chose it because Santa Croce is my favorite area in Florence, and it was just perfect for exploring all parts of the city - on both sides of the Arno nothing is farther than a 20ish minute walk. Even during one of the busiest times of year in this neighborhood (festival of San Giovanni on June 24), the apartment was quiet and comfortable. Guido was very communicative every step of the way, and he went out of his way respond to requests for help during our stay. Every single time we walked through the door, each member of our family took a big sigh - as it really felt like our home for the week. We would return to this apartment in a heartbeat!