Barbara is the hostess with the mostess. This apartment is perfectly located: close enough to walk to all of Florence's attractions, but just far enough outside of the city center to ensure quiet during sleepy time. The apartment itself is clean, cozy, and accommodating; it's plenty spacious for a couple or small family and does have a clothes washer (handy when you're backpacking around Italy). Despite the many perks the apartment has to offer, it's Barbara that truly made us feel at home during this stay. Can't recommend highly enough.