We spent a month in this beautiful apartment and immediately felt at home. Elena and her assistant were very kind and welcoming (including a bottle of wine) at arrival and provided maps and suggestions for shopping and traveling. She also checked on us through out the month and the one time we had a problem it was solved immediately. The flat is beautifully decorated and provides enough space and privacy as it has several 'areas' (TV, dining/studio, living/reading 'room', plus the large bedroom, bathroom, and well stocked kitchen). The LG washer worked out very good and our clothes dried very quickly in the practical hanger provided (as we were there for a month we needed to do some laundry: I was a bit apprehensive at first as I learned that there was no dryer). There are plenty of books (Italian and English), many on Renaissance history and art. We actually left several thrillers for future English speaking guests.
The location is wonderful as Via dei Magalotti is a quiet street but just a short block or two of main streets, restaurants and tourist locations; it is very central and all that has to be seen in Florence is a short walk away. Florence per se is a terrific location as one can take a train (just a 15-20 minute walk away) for many day trips in Tuscany, Umbria and the Veneto region.
As long as you don't mind the narrow stairs to this 2nd floor (3rd floor in American standards), you will be happy at Elena's.