Francesca is a great, welcoming and experienced host. The information we received before our stay and on arrival could not have been better and having the ability to leave our luggage after check out was great as it meant we had another half day to explore the city without bags! The apartment is in the totally fantastic area of Oltrarno which is on the other side of the Arno from all the major tourist attractions but this is a great thing for both cost, interest and living like the locals. It is literally a ten minute walk over the river through streets full of beautiful full of little local restaurants to the Uffizi, the Palazzo Vecchio and don;t miss the Museo Galileo. My sister lived in Florence for five years and Oltrarno is THE area she recommended staying – no disappointment. In the apartment is a lovely modern interior, contemporary kitchen and bathroom and the most comfortable bed I've slept in in any airbnb! Highly recommended.