Irene's apartment in the heart of Florence is a lovely place to stay. Location is truly central. The apartment is cozy and well laid-out. It has been furnished and decorated thoughtfully. The drop-shadow, perspective paint work is the best I have ever seen and done to great effect. Of the three apartments that my family stayed in on our trip, this was everyone's favorite. The clothes washer was a great convenience. It allowed us to take a 10 day trip using only one carry-on bag per person. The kitchen is well equipped and we made good use of it. There is no shortage of hot water in the shower although there are very minor temperature fluctuations as water pressure changes. Security is good and the area is very safe. I would love to stay here again.