This was our best accommodation from among the four places we visited during this trip (Rome, Assisi, Arezzo) . The apartment is bright, beautiful and elegantly-appointed. The bedrooms (with a tv in both rooms), living room and even the hallway were pristine and smelled so fresh when we arrived. Cristina was such a gracious and helpful host who even helped us find the taxi who sped away with my son's backpack (my son's fault for leaving it behind). Shopping wise, it's also quite good - with many leather shops and souvenir shops within the area. There's also a mini-grocery nearby for supplies and lots of small restaurants within walking distance. Even the majestic Duomo is just a 5-minute walk away. Wish we could have stayed much longer in Florence...