We loved Barbara's place. It is a quick 5-7 walk to S.M. Novella station which was useful for us as we arrived by train. Even arriving at night, we felt safe walking from the station to the apartment. Barbara's place was even better than the pictures; it is modern & clean, but still has the Italian charm we'd hoped for. The windows of the flat open to a courtyard, and we found it relatively quiet. The downstairs bedroom and bath were perfect for our two teenagers, and my husband and I found the bed in the primary bedroom to be one of the most comfortable we'd experienced in any AirBnB. The location was perfect; we walked easily to all major sights and restaurants. Barbara was great and very welcoming -- very easy to communicate with. If I'm in Florence again, this will be my first choice.