Fernando was at the apartment to greet me on arrival. He and Mauricio showed me how everything worked and let me know I could call anytime if there was a problem. The apartment is interesting and full of character. It is also very spacious and the kitchen is well equipped. The neighborhood is close to everything and there are several excellent restaurants less than 5 minutes away. It was generally quiet during my stay but on a few nights there seemed to be a party in the street outside--perhaps just loud guests returning home to the hotel next door. It is a lovely apartment that added to the magic of my stay in Florence.