Alessandro and his wife Nermin are lovely, interesting people. Nermin was there when I arrived, and she gave me full instructions about the use of the apartment. As their description indicates, this newly renovated apartment is compact and beautifully appointed. (If you're claustrophobic, this may not be the place for you. For me it was perfect.) Otherwise, however, it is cleverly and intelligently designed, with just about all the amenities you might need during a short stay. The double-pane windows do really block out the street sounds. Exit the building, look to your right (eastward), and you'll see part of the piazza and church of Santa Croce and the Pazzi Chapel. Great location for getting to all the major sights, lots of good restaurants nearby, and the justly famous Gelateria Vivoli less than a minute's walk.