Elisabetta was very communicative and had a friend meet me at the apartment upon my arrival in Florence. Walking into the apartment I immediately sensed how clean and peaceful it is. The bedroom and bathroom were both thoughtfully appointed. The bedroom faces the interior with a lovely view. Every morning I woke up, bathed in sunlight, and listening to church bells resounding across the square from Santa Carmine, and other nearby churches. I was very glad that the room faces inward, as the square can get rather noisy at night from the several bars on the perimeter. The apartment is also conveniently located in the Oltrarno, within walking distance to so much of Florence, but removed from the tourists. I very much felt that I was living among the locals. It is a 15 walk to the train station at Santa Maria della Novella, which made it easy to catch trains to Bologna and Venice, as well as the bus back to the airport. I would definitely come again to Elisabetta's apartment, and have already recommended it to friends.