Casa Elena is fantastic for many reasons. It is a 10 minwalk to the Duomo and all that Florence has to offer. It’s just far enough removed from the main part of the city so that it is quiet. A great place to return to after a full day walking around Florence. The apartment was meticulously clean and inviting. We loved the unusual decor. Don’t forget to read the booklet that the owner provided to describe a lot of the collectible items in the apartment. Everything that you needed was there. Blown up maps, umbrellas, drying rack for laundry if needed, great bedding and mattresses plus a well equipped kitchen, etc. A supermarket is not too far away and we found some nice restaurants in the immediate area if we didn’t want to head back into Florence downtown.