We spent eight delightful December days gazing out the window, the heart and soul of this apartment—and for a glorious walk with great views make sure to stroll up the hill, left out the door, to the Forte de Belvedere and out the old walls, and round even to San Miniato. Once back in the apartment, relax for a bite at the little table in front of the window or sit at the couch just beyond the table. The kitchen facing the couch gets the job done: two burners, newfangled microwave, (no [old-fashioned] oven), toaster, enough pans and utensils, more than enough cups and plates; a well-stocked Conad (supermarket) is at base of hill (when not strolling to one of the mercati). Washing machine works well (drying rack in closet). Plenty of hot water, for the radiators and the shower (which is a bit more snug than a phone booth). Bed was wonderfully firm (but, alas, the noise from upstairs was on two evenings/nights such that earplugs & noise-canceling headphones were required—life in the big city). For (third-wave) coffee fans, check out the Ditta Artigianale just down the hill and around the corner on Via dello Sprone, yes, with avocado toast—they have four more shops in the city; and continue down V. d. Sprone to Gelateria della Passera, and even farther down to Spori Toscani Street Food, to get started on the food tour!