What a terrific spot to stay in Florence. Martina's studio is wonderful! Light and airy with all the comforts of home. But the biggest plus is that it's a close walk to everything -- 5 minutes to the Uffizi, the river and the Ponte Vecchio.; 10 minutes to the Duomo. On her block are a couple of terrific restaurants, a fun "beer bar," a breakfast place -- everything you need. Martina is a terrific host. She was there to greet us, describe the area and set up the taxis we needed. She also had a washing machine, which came in handy as this was the midway point of our two-week trip. All in all, could not have asked for a better place in Florence!