I stayed in their lovely apartment for 3 weeks and loved it! I fell in love with Florence in general and loved the neighborhood I was in. I got to know all the stores, cafes, and Esselunga (grocery store) which was only a 10 min walk.
The apartment is modern and beautiful. All the conveniences of home except a clothes dryer, but I gladly lived like an Italian and hung my clothes out to dry! Thank goodness for the air conditioner. It was very hot in Aug as expected.
Tip on the WiFi - the hot spots are on the kitchen table where I placed my laptop the whole time and when I used my phone. Plus the bathroom. Otherwise the WiFi is very spotty any where else in the apartment because it's set back in the furthest part of the building. I needed WiFi a lot for work, as I was there working and playing (Laptop Lifestyle). It all worked out fine once I found the hot spot.
It's a solid 20 min walk to the famous Duomo Piazza and 30 min to Repubblica Piazza, but it's easy and entertaining with all the beautiful buildings and neighborhoods along the way. I walked everywhere. Never took a bus or taxi. I loved the exercise. You could take a taxi but that can be expensive at $15 per ride almost everywhere. I may try closer to the Duomo centre or Arno River/Ponte Vecchio for a closer accessibility.
I highly recommend this apartment. You will feel cozy and at home! Thank you Eduardo e Michela!