This apartment is perfectly located. It is near the Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as a number of small shops and cafes. We were able to walk to several piazzas, restaurants, and museums without once taking the cab (minus to/from the train station).

The room itself is true to description. One thing to note is that there is a portable air conditioning unit which did the job for us, but I could see it not being adequate on hotter days. Samy was a great host; I would just make sure you communicate as much as possible via email or texting beforehand as there is a language barrier with communicating verbally.

Another bonus is that there is plenty of space for a group of people! Plus, the chocolates and water were a nice surprise.