This apartment is absolutely charming. It has everything you need for a short stay and a well equipped cupboard of crockery, cutlery and glassware. The beds are very comfortable indeed. There have been comments about the stairs as the apartment is at the top of the building but we were not worried by this at all. Make it up halfway to the small elevator that takes you the rest of the way.
The apartment overlooks a square which hosts market stalls in the morning and comes alive with buskers, diners and people getting together. There is a wonderful ambience in this place. Partying can run on into the early hours so if you do value your sleep then my advice is to take some ear plugs. I need them anyway for a snoring partner so it was win win!
The bakery just around the corner from the apartment opens early so fresh pastries for breakfast was the daily routine. There is a fantastic organic juice bar not far from Ponte Vechio to pick up a healthy juice on route to the city Centre. We also came across a great health food store for Kefir and all things for the health conscious.
A visit to the Pitti Palace and Gardens is well worth it. Also picnicked in the Rose Garden which is within walking distance from the apartment and just down from the most wonderful view of Florence, Plazza Michelangelo.
What we loved about this area is that you are out of the hustle and bustle of the city which is heaving with tourists but still right in the heart of the Italian community. We will definitely be booking a return visit.