I stayed 2 weeks while studying Italian. Incredible location, 2 minutes from Ponte Vecchio, 15 minutes by foot from anywhere you want to go in Florence including the main train station, quiet and cool even in the heat. I appreciated the wooden shutters that keep early summer daylight out and offer the best nights' sleep. Everything you need is right next door, so spontaneity is your friend. It's big and comfy enough to 'chill' in when your feet and mind need a rest. Fridge, washing machine, Wifi, air con - home from home. Vanni is a gentleman, communicative, clear, enjoyable to work with, and genuinely engaged in making sure you are OK. (Don't worry about the hill - its a max 45 second stroll up and easy even with a bag). Strongly recommended. By the way, if driving, take care of the ZTL timings if you need to drop off a bag at the apt before taking your car to a garage. The street is ...just... wide enough for a Mercedes SUV!