Barbara made us feel very welcome and gave us lots of advice regarding good restaurants, shops etc. She was kind and friendly to us and our children, and had prepared the apartment very well. Barbara also showed us where to leave our car so as to avoid parking charges. The apartment is located 5 minutes walk from the Ponte Vecchio, shops etc, but because it is south of the Arno, is a little less busy than the centre. If we were to return to Florence we would definitely stay here again.