Francesca's place is perfect! Bright, airy, super clean, seemed to be a new kitchen and bathroom. Due to a strike, our flight was canceled and instead of arriving at 4, it was almost midnight. Francesca's sister was so nice and waved our apologies aside. AC kept the place luxuriously cool and was a BLESSING given the 95 degree heat. All the amenities one could ask for including spices, coffee and tea, umbrellas (yes, it was 95 and still rained one day!) and even an elevator! Location couldn't be better Sante Croce was less than 5 minutes, the Duomo, San Lorenzo, Palazzo Vecchio was less than 10. And given it was so close to all, it was surprisingly quiet in the apartment. This trip was just Mum and me and the place felt huge. Coming back next year with husband and 2 kids and it will still be very comfortable space-wise. Highly, highly recommend!!!