We had such a wonderful stay at Turtle House, we just cannot recommend it enough! I wish we could give it a 10 star rating - Monica is the most lovely person you could ever wish to meet, she was so welcoming and warm when she met us, we feel that she went way above and beyond the expectations of a host; she sent us a lovely message as soon as we'd booked, and then again closer to the time, giving advice on how to reach the apartment from the airport and even offered to meet us at the bus stop - on our last day she even kindly offered to book a taxi to the train station for us. The apartment is in the most perfect location - so peaceful and quiet, away from the hustle & bustle of the main city centre, but close enough to stroll to all the attractions, shops & restaurants in minutes - the Uffizi Gallery, the Gallileo Museum and the Galleria dell Accedemia are just the other side of the river, or even better, just at the end of the street are the Bardini Gardens and a short walk to the Piazzale Michelangelo. It was only about 30 minutes walk to/from the train station too, so perfect for day trips to nearby Chianti and Sienna. If we didn't fancy going into town some days, there are several small shops, cafes and restaurants just at the end of street if you want a nice lazy day! There are plenty of supermarkets nearby to pick up your food/essentials too, all walking distance again, and all selling everything you need - although Monica supplies tea and coffee, a carton of milk in the fridge for you, some nibbles, fresh fruit and best of all - a lovely bottle of wine! We were lucky enough to visit when the Pomegranate tree in the back garden was fruiting, and Monica so kindly gave us bowl of pomegranates to eat! The garden is just perfection - so tranquil, a little table & chairs to use, solar lights, beautiful plants and flowers, and best of all - some resident tortoises which Monica breeds! They were so adorable! The apartment itself was spotlessly clean, so neat and pretty and very comfortable - it had absolutely everything we needed and much more, it was like a home from home. Monica and her husband live in the apartment just above Turtle House, and she told us just to pop up and ask if we needed anything. Turtle House has it's own private entrance, so we could just come and go as we pleased with no worries. We really cannot recommend Turtle House and Monica enough, we can't wait to come back and stay again! :)