Laura's apartment is exactly how the pictures depict. It's a little outside the "tourist center" but still within walking distance to everything. Laura is a wonderful host. She was very quick and responsive throughout the whole process. We were a few minutes late in arriving because we got lost. She was very gracious and helped us with our heavy bags. When we arrived all sweaty, she greeted us with chilled water! She then helped orient us with a very good map. She recommended laundry services, restaurants, impressive sights like Piazzle Michelangelo, and a gelato cafe! Later, we found some Chianti and fresh fruit that she had left us. For Americans not used to walking and stairs, just a reminder that with an amazing view comes some work to get there. :) Think of it as burning off the pasta and the gelato.