Lucia is a wonderful host and her apartment is totally charming. Lots of amenities and a cute little Italian cafe downstairs add to the appeal. My morning cappucino there became a ritual, as did my 6pm glass of wine :-) One has a direct iew of the Porto Romano city gate from the windows too. This is a city apartment so there is some city buzz during the day but by evening ghings become surprisingly quiet. All in all a wonderful option for Florence. I would definitely stay again!