The view and location from Roberta's apartment is awe inspiring. You wake with a view of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo. It is close to the grocery store should you desire to eat in, but since it's Florence, there are plenty of spots with local color and ambiance. Within a 5-10 walk you can see many if not all of Florence's main attractions. If shopping is your thing, you can find all you are looking for while avoiding the larger international brands in the more touristed sections of Florence.
The bed and bathroom amenities are outstanding and the espresso/macchiato maker gets your day off to an invigorating start. Roberta is an attentive and thoughtful host with great suggestions for local restaurants. Would not hesitate to stay there again.