This place is awesome. The location absolutely cannot be beat. 1/2 block from the Ponte Vecchio, coffee/gelato bar and deli as well as a full grocery store in the street level of the building you're staying in. Fully functioning kitchen with full sized fridge, large bathtub and separate shower with great water pressure, clothes washer, super comfortable beds, plenty of space for your clothes, adorable balcony, super responsive host - those are just some of the highlights. It's on the quieter side of the Arno but it's still in a city so don't expect to have complete silence all night (you are, after all, staying in an incredible city for a reason). The window shutters in the main bedroom go a long way to dampening any random street noise. There is not a public sitting area but there is a table with 4 chairs and comfortable places to sit in both sleeping areas. We will absolutely stay here again. Thank you, Olivia!