Highly recommend staying here. Our host, Roberta, met us and was very welcoming, providing a map, recommendations, and a bottle of wine. The location is in the heart of Florence, a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, however because it is on the “other side of the river” from the Duomo, we found it to be less crowded (in a great way). Have no fear, the Duomo is only approx. 15 min. walk with plenty to see, eat, and drink on the way. One thing to note: the apartment is settled on a hill, so it may be difficult to get for some. But because of its location, your view of Florence is breathtaking. You wake up to the most stunning view of the Duomo each morning through a giant window.