My husband and I had a really wonderful experience at Giovanni's place! The apartment is spotless and very comfortable. It's spacious with high ceilings and plenty of room to spread out. The bathroom is the biggest one we saw in Italy, and the shower is especially great - large with good water pressure. Everything in this apartment feels brand new.
Location-wise, it's pretty awesome. It's a convenient 10-minute walk to the train station, and a short walking distance to the major sights in Florence (it's just a couple of blocks away from the Duomo). There are lots of restaurants close by, and it's very cool to look out the window and see the Medici Chapels across the street. We felt very safe coming and going, and totally secure at night.
Giovanni is a great host. He was able to accommodate an early check-in for us, which was awesome. He is quick to respond to any inquiries, and he offered good recommendations upon our arrival. We had no issues while we were there, but I feel confident that he would have been on top of things if we had needed him.
This is a great place to stay. If we make it back to Florence, we will definitely stay here again!