Maria’s apartment was a great way to enjoy Florens while also living outside the tourism areas in the calmness. There was a bus 2 min from the house which took us directly to Florence. The apartment itself was great and the air conditioning was a life saver in the warm weather. Maria was a wonderful host who made us feel like home. The pool was also great. The neighbourhood was beautiful and very local if you want to experience real Italian culture. In summary, a great place with a great host!