We felt at home immediately as Chiara was able to meet us early before the usual check in time. She knows Florence so well and acted like a tour guide giving us so many great places to go including the Mercato which we had not hear of. The apartment is just stunning, and looks like it was done by a professional decorator. The little details are apparent everywhere. Of course the private garden is divine and it was there we spent a lot of time drinking Tuscan wines. While it is on a busy street, once you enter it is completely quiet inside. We highly recommend Chiara's apartment and are certain others do as well. The challenge will be finding an opening!