My wife and I stayed at Laura's apartment during our three week honeymoon in Italy. The apartment was in a perfect location and close to everything in Firenze. We arrived at the Stazione di Santa Maria Novella train station and simply walked outside and looked for the top of the Duomo. The apartment can easily be found from the Duomo and took around 20 minutes to walk to (with backpacks) from the train station. The apartment is in the Santa Croce area near Eby's bar.

Laura's apartment was the perfect size for the 2 of us and could accommodate another couple, if necessary. We used the kitchen for breakfast and afternoon snacks (Billa Market was a 5 minute walk). The bed was comfortable and the shower worked well.

We walked almost everywhere from the apartment and found that most destinations were well within walking distance (Uffizi, Duomo, leather market, Ponte Vecchio). If you want to use the bus, the 23 and 14 stop right outside the front door (literally). There are also restaurants and bars within a 5 minute walk of the apartment.

And, Laura was a wonderful host that I would recommend to anyone. All in all, great apartment, great location and great host!