If you want to feel like a Florentine while visiting this great city, then this apartment is perfect. From the minute we walked in the door, we felt we had entered another world, one that captures the character and ambiance of that place and time. Elena and Oliver have thought of everything travelers will need to make their stay comfortable. The kitchen is complete with staples and condiments. Everything is of high quality and works, a real plus. And you are within a minutes of most of the main sights. We didn't need a taxi except for when we arrived and left. The apartment also feels like a home with its collection of art books and other works. The paintings throughout are tasteful. Very aesthetic. And we hated to leave. The only downside for us (I'm 74 and my husband is 77) were the five flights of stairs, but I don't think this can be avoided in Florence, especially in the old city and if you don't want to stay in a hotel.