The location of Michele's loft is perfect: about 5 min walk to Ponte Vecchio and walkable distance to pretty much anywhere in the historial part of town. We walked everywhere while we were there. Michele was also a great host, providing tips for local restaurants and bars, and personally accompanied us to the secret parking place, which probably only locals would find.

Foodies will be glad to find treasures close to the loft: local restaurant Casalingha (means housewife in Italian) and one of the best Gelato place we've seen in Florence (unfortunately I forgot its name. it's on the right hand side when you walk out of the loft and about 30 meters down the street on the other side of the road).