This is a lovely apartment, the best I’ve rented in Florence during the 13 years since I’ve been spending a month or more in this amazing city. Each stay has been at least 1 month, so it’s possible to know well the weaknesses and strengths of an apartment during a long stay. The position of the apartment is perfect, in the best neighborhood with many restaurants and shops, but also quiet because of the interior courtyard position of the apartment. Sometimes a ground level apartment has terrible sewer gas smells or is just dank, but this one was fresh, cool, and comfortable. Caterina was gracious to wait a little for me for check-in, as my plane was late arriving. She was late to an appointment on my behalf, but stayed to let me into the apartment, returning later to give me more information and give me a more thorough tour. The ground level former convent is very pretty and very comfortable. The large doors leading onto the courtyard provide lots of light, and there are even screens so that the mosquitos don’t nibble on you all night! The air conditioning was welcome for short bits of time that the temperatures were 95 F and above, but otherwise we did not need it. Caterina lives just upstairs, but did not disturb us at all unless we needed something. She’s a lovely host who provided us with welcome wine and breakfast goodies, shampoo and essentials, but also left us completely alone otherwise. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the host! I almost want to keep it a secret….but honestly, it’s really great and you should rent it. The shower and bathroom are a little small, but that is usual and we adapted easily. Highly recommend!