Federica made check-in real easy as she waited outside for me to arrive. I took a taxi from the Florence train station to her apartment the first day. However, her apartment is approx. 15-20 minute walk to/from the train station. Additionally. her apartment is not far from the duomo and there are many restaurants within a few blocks. There is also a mini grocery store a couple feet away. She provided a pamphlet with restaurant recommendations and tourist information. The apartment matched the description and I would overall recommend her apartment!