This is the kind of place a traveler's dreams are made of. You will find every contemporary convenience in the apartment (high speed internet, beautifully-equipped kitchen, excellent heating and cooling system, hot water on demand, free Netflix in English or Italian). In addition, the apartment dates from the Renaissance and has remarkable period accents (high wood beamed ceilings, original tile floors, a great 3rd floor view of the city). Plus, you have a bakery, fresh fish and vegetable shops, and a superb lunch cafe on your street, less than a minute away. Finally, host Elena is a font of information about the cultural history of Florence (she is herself a gifted painter), and she will provide great recommendations for things to see (including less touristy sites). By far the best Airbnb stay we have ever experienced, in more than 10 years of traveling.