What a spot! Alessandra and her husband were able to get the apartment ready on very short notice when we traveled into Florence on an overnight train. The location could not be better; away from the busier touristy side and more were the local, smaller boutique spaces are. The place is cozy, warm, and has the basics. Forget needing a coffee/espresso maker, instead, go out and meet the friendly locals. Visit the local leather maker at his studio called Quoio; Ciro (chee'rro) will welcome you if you want to meet a local artist in the neighborhood and looking for TRUE local leather 1-of-a-kind goods. There is a beautiful health foods store out the door to the left, S Forno for the best bakery, and the gardens are close by. Thank you Alessandra!