We had a wonderful experience in Claudia's apartment. The apartment is large, immaculately clean, and well equipped (two full bedrooms and baths). The kitchen has everything that we needed. It's just steps from SMN train station and San Lorenzo church and a 5 minute walk to the duomo. Perhaps best of all, it's right across the street from the newly renovated Mercato Centrale, which has the most impressive food court I've seen in Italy. Claudia made us feel very welcome. Florence was a furnace when we visited (100 deg F, 38 deg C) but she had the air conditioning running at full blast and a pitcher of ice water waiting for us! The street directly outside the apartment can be chaotic but you won't hear a peep inside. Highly recommend.