This was our sanctuary after long days of touring Florence. There are 50 stairs to climb but the view is worth it. The apartment is furnished with Italian antiques and art with a spacious feeling. The living room windows open out to the scenic street below. The street can be noisy at times, but it brings the flavor of Florence to your doorstep. The Santa Croce Basilica is the view from the living room windows. Two of the bedrooms are in the back of the apartment sheltered from the street noise. I was impressed how clean the apartment was. And it has all the amenities one could desire. I do recommend bringing socks or slippers since the tile floors do feel cold. My son and I stayed here in April and needed to turn on the heaters. The upstairs loft office/bedroom stays warm, but the back bedrooms are cooler. There is an extra charge for utilities. If you like clean with charm, and a central location, then this is the place for you. Walking from the Florence Santa Maria Novella train station takes 20 scenic minutes, or a 8 euro taxi ride. The host lives close by and was available for questions and a prompt flexible check-in and check-out. A few highlights from our visit to Florence was eating the famous Fiorentine bistecca steak at Trattoria ZaZa (http://www.trattoriazaza.it/English/) and taking a break from the crowds on the Cinque Terre Trek with Walkabout Florence Tours (https://www.walkaboutflorence.com/tours/cinque-terre-trek).