Caterina has a lovely flat that is really central to everything a visitor could want to see in Florence. Not only are most of the main tourist sites within a ten minute walk, there is a very good little supermarket 1 minute away for all your daily supplies, a cash machine almost next to the front door, a pharmacy opposite and many excellent places to eat within a 3 minute walk. (The best Gelateria in Florence 'Vivoli' is just round the corner and we visited it everyday!) There is also a traditional market at then end of the road where the locals get their fruit and vegetables and cheeses and meats.

Caterina is a very welcoming, kind host and will give you help and advice if you should need it. She lives in the apartment above, which is reassuring, but she never intrudes.

We had a wonderful four days in Florence and were able to make the most of every minute of our stay because of the central position of this apartment. Also, it should be pointed out that although Via Pietrapiana is a lively, bustling street, the apartment is situated at the back of the building, overlooking the garden, and really is very quiet and peaceful. There are mosquito nets on the windows and high vaulted ceilings that add to the spaciousness.

Highly recommended.