Location is tops, 1.5 blocks from Uffizi and moments from dining options along Via del Neri (breakfast at Ditta Artigianale and enjoy healthy options at Cecilia Natural Food & Drink, cross the nearby Ponte Vecchio to dessert at DONDURMACI Gelateria Della Passera). We reached everything in this smallish historical district quite easily, but there's also a car park on the street along the back of the unit (not needed in town, but we also ventured to Tuscany from this base).
The flat is spacious and full of character. The two full bathrooms each with opening windows are freshly and tastefully renovated to a very high standard, entirely new, modern, marble and shiny. Otherwise, the place is an expression of this and prior owners' eclectic tastes that all comes together in a charming, very Euro-feeling manner unlike the typical vacation rental offerings in the USA, anyway. The master bed itself is very comfy, we two had no use for the other bed. The kitchen is stocked, but why cook when visiting Italy?
The owner's local host or agent treated us very well in advance and upon arrival addressing our arrival time and needs, also remaining accessible later to help with a taxi booking.
I felt safe, perfectly situated for our walking tour, entirely comfortable and never in regret of forgoing any of the usual hotel services when staying at this vacation rental that Charles offers to savvy tourists in the heart of Florence.
In sum, my GF and I agreed that staying in a very uniquely personal flat that amounts to luxury living by local standards only enhanced our experience of visiting an ancient city like Firenze. Nice place, nice hosting.