We stayed for a long visit in Spring 2017, so we got to know Salvatore and Giotto apartment very well. First, Salvatore is a great host. Very efficient and businesslike in taking care of things, but at the same time very friendly, flexible, and helpful. He's very easy to reach via cell phone or email. We agreed in advance that Salvatore would provide clean linens and towels each week, which reduced our laundry work. His mother Anna, who lives in the building, is very sweet. She even offered us a "how to cook" session for bolognese sauce. Giotto apartment is spacious and roomy. We hosted dinners and a college Bible study group, and the living / dining area always fit our needs. We had 3-4 people stay in the large triangular bedroom (we called it the "dorm"), and then 2 in the master bedroom and 1-2 in the twin bedroom. It was plenty big enough for a family + friends group. Beds were all very comfy. In nice weather, the small balcony was a nice overflow space (though the only view it offers is of the street and the building across the street). The super-high ceilings make the apartment feel even roomier. Bathrooms are nicely equipped with new fittings, including a brand-new large shower in the hall bathroom, which was a big favorite with our group. Water pressure and hot water supply are good. The kitchen is nicely stocked with pots and pans for cooking for a large group, dishes for serving and eating, and new Ikea oven, stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine. Note that the fridge is a full-size with lots of storage space, including 3 large freezer drawers. Wifi was good. The large TV was nice, and hooked up easily to our laptops via HDMI for movies. On the other hand, cell service was spotty for us, probably because of the stone walls of the building. Radiator heat was good, and supplemented by wall-mounted mini-split heating / cooling units in each room. The central city location is a great plus. The Uffizi, Bargello, Santa Croce, and the Arno can all be reached in a 5-minute stroll. Via dei Neri is a lively street full of coffee bars, sandwich shops, restaurants, and stores; it's mostly pedestrian during the day. More shops and restaurants are around the corner on via dei Benci. Gelateria dei Neri is right downstairs, and our favorite gelateria, Carraia, is on dei Benci on the way to Santa Croce. There is some street noise from the busy intersection of via dei Neri and via dei Benci (coming from Ponte alla Grazie) at morning and evening rush hour, and occasional noise from late-night revelers on via dei Vagellai, but otherwise the apartment is fairly quiet, especially for the central city location. The two smaller bedrooms are very quiet, as they overlook the building courtyard. Unexpected plus: mosquito screens on all of the windows, including the balcony doors. This allows enjoying nice weather without letting in...