You're not going to find a better location to stay in Cortona - or a better host!! While there is a climb up the stairs to get there - it's located right off the ONLY flat street in Cortona - so you can enjoy all the great shops and restaurants in the heart of town without tackling cobblestoned hills - then get in the exercise you missed when you return to the apartment with fabulous view over Piazza Repubicla. This was our third trip to Cortona - and we look forward to staying at Ida's place again in the future.