We are travelling Italy and had 3 nights in Florence and Ettore's apartment was perfect. It is a 5 minute walk from the cathedral/duomo, about 10/15 from the river and less than 20 to the station! There is a lot in the neighbourhood and a lot of places to eat/have a drink but still quiet and dark at night. We didn't get to meet Ettore himself but his mother greeted us and showed us around the apartment. Would definitely stay again!