This place is beautiful. I have been to Florence several times, and it is an amazing city. However, I do not like staying in city centers. I enjoy peace and quiet when I am done with the day's activities. The apartment is up on a hill right above Florence. It is private and gated, so very safe. It is very serene. Also, sooooo spacious. My mom and I enjoyed having all the space and our own bathrooms. Everything you need is there. It was also great being able to just park in a driveway and not worry about all that. Each day we drove into the city, we just used central parking garages. The owners live there also (the house is split into two townhouses), so they are around to help you with anything you need. I will stay here again!! :)