This spacious apartment has the most fabulous location and ambience. Being directly on the river is magical with incredible views day and night. Being close to the birds and wildlife was an unexpected pleasure. The immediate neighborhood is interesting and lively and was especially festive, decorated with lights, due to the Christmas holidays. Being next to the Ponte Vecchio is amazing but not quiet; on some nights we found ear plugs were helpful for a good night's sleep. The apartment is within a 5-10 minute walk to a large supermarket, small stores selling fresh produce, Tuscan food and wine, wonderful restaurants, and two especially excellent gelato shops (one each on the corner of Santa Trinita and Carraia bridges). The apartment looks exactly like the photos, and was clean, comfortable and thoughtfully appointed. The living/dining area is cozy, and the kitchen was well enough equipped to allow us to cook and serve simple meals. Filippo was a caring, helpful and responsive host who clearly wanted us to enjoy our time in the apartment and in Florence. He recommended delicious restaurants, stayed in touch to make sure that all was going smoothly and we especially appreciated his arranging a taxi for us the night before we left to ensure that we made a very early morning flight. We had the most remarkable visit and definitely plan to stay here again the next time we visit Florence.