My boyfriend and I just spent 3 nights at Francesca's apartment and it was perfect for our first visit to Florence! I can't stress the ideal location enough - the Duomo is essentially outside the front door! It is worth mentioning though that the hourly church bells begin around 6am and are very loud and long-lasting, just in case you're not an early-riser. Back to the amazing location - we were able to walk to all the major sights without a problem. There are also so many restaurants nearby to choose from and a complete supermarket right across the street. Francesca was a fantastic host; offering lots of advice on what to see and where to eat and even a welcome bottle of wine. She also held our bags for us after check-out. Everything was amazing; the apartment is beautiful and offers a very traditional experience. I was a bit concerned about the box shower at first but it was no issue at all, so don't let that defer you! Thanks for a wonderful stay, Francesca. I will recommend without hesitation to anyone visiting in the future.