Matteo's place in Florence is in the most perfect spot in Florence; it is right over the bridge (two bridges down from Ponte Vecchio) and in a section call Oltrarno because it is on the other side of the Arno River. You are still walking distance to absolutely everything. We stayed for 5-6 nights and we walked everywhere and say all of Florence. It is a bit quieter but yet has loads of great restaurants, a supermarket very close, great neighborhood called Santo Spiritu (quaint neighborhood with fun square with multiple great restaurants). The apartment is amazing- spacious, full kitchen with lovely antique wooden table, large living room with pull out sofa, large bathroom and large bedroom. The most notable aspect is the spaciousness and when you are traveling that is really nice to have. Matteo was out of town so we were met by his father, who met us as soon as I texted him from train station that we had arrived. He showed us everything in apartment, answered our questions and gave us keys and of course invited us to contact him with any other questions. Train station is easy walking distance to apartment. Although we did not use it there is a washing machine and a clothe line to hang clothes to dry. Kitchen has everything you could need. In summary, you can not beat the location and apartment.