This apartment is an absolute gem. We felt the location was perfect, close enough to the most famous sites in Florence but at the same time feeling like it wasn't on the tourist trail. We arrived by train and made the short 10 minute walk to the apartment with some ease. It is on the top floor of a period apartment block that feels very much like a part of Florence's history. It is decorated in a style that is sympathetic to the space and has features such as a tiled floor and original beams, along with old fashioned window shutters. It was very well equipped for all our needs as a family of three and was a great base for us to explore Florence. The check-in was made easy by our co-host Alessandra meeting us at the apartment when we arrived there. She had a map prepared with all the things that we might want to see, but also gave us a few tips for places to visit that we were not aware of (such as the ancient pharmacy near Santa Maria Novella that was recently renovated). We specifically chose it because it was near the piazza of Santo Spirito which has a number of restaurants and bars but feels less touristy than some of the busier areas of Florence. From here, we were very close to the river and the Ponte Vecchio, so found that the location allowed us to amble around this wonderful city with ease.