Mariangela made us feel welcome from the very first minute we entered the apartment! She took a good amount of time to give us information about the local area, how to get around and the apartment itself. She even carried our bags up the stairs for us! The building itself is beautiful and authentic with a modern interior.The apartment was perfect for the four of us and we felt as if it were our home for the week. It was in a spotless condition when we entered and we could see that Marian takes great pride in her property. Mariangela also kept in touch throughout the stay to make sure we were all happy. The area is fantastic and we could not fault it. Just steps away from the bus and train station and even the Duomo and all of the museums. Just next door there are bars and shops- and the plus side is, the room was silent in the night time because it is so well contained. I will definitely be using Mariangela's apartment on my next visit to Florence, as will my family. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay!