Barbra's niece met us on arrival, she was very friendly and provided us with a lot of information about Florence. The apartment has a lot of nice touches and feels like a home. It is only a few minutes by foot to the major attractions but nice to be on the other side of the Arno in a an area where locals live. Less busy and lots of good restaurants. One day we needed some assistance and Barbara was quick to respond. Thank you for the delicious cookies and crackers!