The apartment is very much as described - stylish, roomy and in an incredible location. Staying here is definitely a unique experience. Stefano was great and there were no problems with the apartment itself.
The downside, as mentioned in other reviews, is the noise. The combination of busy location, single glazing, and large echo-ey rooms enhance the volume of tourists and vehicles outside. We were aware of this beforehand and wanted to try it anyway, but while most of the reviews say the noise isn’t a problem, for us it was. Maybe we’re too used to quiet surroundings but it was difficult for us to get restful sleep. We didn’t return home as refreshed as we would have liked, and when we return to Florence we would probably choose a quieter location.
It’s hard to talk about the noise as a negative given how unique and stylish the apartment is, but hopefully other visitors can use our experience to make an informed choice about what’s important to them. We’re certainly glad we got to experience this apartment once.