Maria' place was great to stay during our stay in the Florence area!! It was very pretty apartment, just like in the picture and very clean. It is a great place for two people. The street she lives in has a museum down the street but I have yet to figure out the hours they open. It also has a beautiful park up the street on a hill from where she lives. You can walk there and check it out. My boyfriend and. I did not have to much time to explore this park but we saw a little bit and it was very nice. There is also a coffee shop about 5 or 7 min walk from her place where you can get cappuccino espresso in the morning with a croissants, a typical breakfast in Italy. The bus stop is not too far, about a 7 to 10 min walk from her place. Bus #2 takes you to Florence down town; it's a 30 min ride into town. Maria was very accommodating and helpful. If we needed anything she would help out. One thing about Italy is that supermarkets and stores clothes early and restaurant are open late in the cities but around Maria neighborhood it's hard to find a restaurant that opens late after 8 pm; yelp was helpful. If you want food to eat at home make sure you go to the supermarket before 8 pm so you have something to make I recommend this place if you don't mind being a little far from Florence, it's not too bad only 30 min on the bus. It very lovely, quiet and a place that is not full with tourist, giving you a nice Italian experience.