Karin was a wonderful host and her home is lovely and cozy as described. It is 5 minutes walking distance from the Santa Maria Novella train station and central bus stops. A small grocery store is also 5 minutes away. We were able to walk from the apartment all over Florence. A perfect location. Entering the apartment is like stepping into old Florence. It is so charmingly decorated. It is well equipped with everything you might need. Karin gave us a map with a walking tour outlined which made getting acquainted with the city very easy. She recommended a nearby (3-5 minutes walking distance) restaurant which was wonderful and very popular with locals and tourists. If you have mobility issues the apartment might not be for you. There are 63 steps to the floor the apartment is on and the bed is upstairs in a loft area. We spent our two nights there very comfortably and we recommend it highly for it's comfort, location and value. Many thanks, Karin!