We stayed at Benedatta's apartment for three months, my wife is studying art in Florence, it was superb and we only moved to be closer to college. Communication with Benedetta was immediate and very good, it is a cosy apartment but its position in town is so perfect, turn right down via Romana and within a few minutes, after passing wonderful shops and cafes, you are walking by the Pitti Palace and on to Ponte Vechio. Or head off down via Seragli...past high Florence buidings with green shutters, with The Arno just ahead. If you want a gym I used Florence Fitness, 15 minute walk, just over The Arno. Grazie Mille Benedetta.