The location of Andrea's apartment is excellent - it is within walking distance of all of the major sights, and we even walked to the train station in 20 minutes. There is a restaurant a few doors down that serves delicious Florentine steak, and we found a sweet little jewelry shop for gifts next door. The grocery store is only a block and a half away, and there is a cheerful café on the corner that has fresh pastries and coffee. The steps to the third floor apartment are steep - even our athletic teenagers were a bit winded climbing up and down in the summer heat. The apartment itself is clean and tastefully furnished. The master bedroom is spacious, and the common area is open and comfortable. The other bedrooms are adequate.