My stay at Simona's apartment was so wonderful, and exactly what I was looking for. It is conveniently located near the Santa Maria Novella train station and within walking distance to the heart of the city including the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Accademia and Uffizi galleries. Simona was a delightful hostess, giving me a map to help navigate the city and a coupon for breakfast at a local cafe. She was incredibly helpful and responsive with any questions I had, and was very patient with me as I struggled to communicate in broken Italian. I will be in Florence toward the end of my trip in early July and if Simona's place wasn't already booked, I would try to stay there again! Definitely a positive experience for me. The room was clean, convenient, and comfortable. Wonderful! Grazie, Simona!