I stayed in Sarah's apartment for a month, its location on the left bank of the Arno was excellent away from most of the crowds and just a 10 mins walk into the centre.
I travelled by train and the station is again just a short walk (10 mins) from the apartment which allowed easy access to the Tuscan countryside.
Had a great 4 weeks exploring not only the city but the surrounding countryside.
Grazie Sarah.
Ciao