Loved staying at Caterina's place in Oltrarano. Not only is it the hippest neighborhood in Florence, it's away from the tourist crowd, which allows you to feel a bit more local. The apartment itself is huge with plenty of space to spread out and a ton of storage. The many windows open to let in the light and the sounds of the local community below (bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper!). We didn't have an opportunity to use the kitchen, but it had plenty of amenities and we could have cooked a large meal. We'd return next time!