Look no further for an apartment in Florence!! This wonderful third floor apartment lets you look down on life happening below from both ends, including a wonderful terrace off the living room. It is so close to the Ponte Vecchio that we would have been complaining about the smells back in the days it was full of butchers tossing their offcuts into the River Arno (don't worry...it now filled with jewelers!) It was spacious, clean, with an A/C that works well and a robust Miele washing machine we appreciated. We visiting during the hot humid days of August, and it was the perfect place to come back to in the afternoon to refuel and refresh before heading back out for the evening.

There is a market just on the other side of the bridge. The afternoon we arrived we bought local supplies, arriving back just before a big storm. With our beverages and local cheese and meats we sat outside and were entertained by a spectacular thunder storm from the safety of our terrace. Had we needed to go out, umbrellas were thoughtfully provided.

The location is unbelievable...less than 10 minutes walk to the Uffizi Gallery, barely more to the Pitti Palace and that famed chap, David, in all his glorious buffness, resides just 15 minutes on the other side of the bridge. You can walk EVERYWHERE you need to go.

We had a rental car and assumed we would have to park it on the outskirts of the city and take public transport in, but the host gave us directions and made a reservation at a very close parking garage. Driving on the tiny streets crowded with pedestrians is not for the hearted, but it was amazingly convenient once we got to it.

The host, Marusca, is delightful and easy to work with, as well as providing both travel resources in the apartment and her own personal recommendations....that and a chilled bottle of wine waiting for us!! Book it now!