They say in real estate that location is everything and this apartment was perfect by that standard. Around the corner from the Ponte Vecchio, the apartment is close to all the sites like the Pitti Palace, Bobli Gardens and the Uffizi and on the quiet side of the Arno away from the noisy bars and leather factories. There is a dry cleaners around the corner, grocery store down the block, street filled with smart shops, a five star hotel across the street and great restaurants both economical or expensive depending on your taste - this apartment has everything close at hand. If antique hunting is your thing, the Via Maggio, Florence's antique street is a block away. The main train station, Santa Maria Novella, is a 15 minute walk. There is a cab stand about 200 feet from the front door and in any case I never had to wait more than five minutes after calling a cab at 055 4242. The apartment is on the 3rd floor, in an elevator building with washing machine, air conditioning that works, fridge and freezer, the one bedroom apartment can sleep three. The bathroom has a tub with shower and plenty of hot water. The apartment is clean and well appointed with two large French doors in the main room that open onto a small balcony - I often had the doors open for fresh air. For extra security the front door can be double locked. The king size sleeper couch I used was very comfortable and the place was stocked with plenty of linens. TV and wifi completed the picture. I stayed there for six weeks and really miss it. Stella and her daughter are great hosts, attentive and easy to work with. This apartment is a keeper!