The apartment is directly across the street from the Academy and three or four blocks from the Duomo. It is an ideal location for a brief or long stay as everything one needs and many of the major sites are within easy walking distance. In fact, a Carrefour Express grocery store opened three doors down from the flat two days after we arrived. It has everything from toiletries and housewares to a deli and baked goods.

Our original flight to Florence was canceled due to bad weather. Cristina responded to our e-mail and was very accommodating. She met us in front of the apartment when we finally arrived and gave us a quick orientation to the flat.

A couple of minor technical problems occurred during the two weeks we occupied the apartment but Cristina responded to them and saw that they were corrected. She also informed the owner of the apartment who came by to supervise the repairman and to apologize to us for the inconvenience.

The apartment looks exactly like it does in the pictures. There are no surprises. The beds and other furnishings are attractive and comfortable. Staying in this apartment again would be our first choice should we return to Florence. Look no further, this is the apartment you want as it can easily house a family, two couples, or a group of friends.