Artan was very very helpful during our stay. He picked us up and we followed him to the apartment, and he always answered when we need him. He is a great host! He also speaks very good English, and so does his crew who helped us and supported us.

The apartment itself is very well located, 8 minutes walking from the Dome and the San Lorenzo Market and 15 from Ponte Vecchio. It hosted 8 of us comfortably. You cannot drive there, so we parked the car in a garage close by at about 38 euro per night. The loft in the apartment is very nice, especially for pre-teenagers who had their own space. Kitchen is very small but well equipped. Wi-fi is great! REally fast and good, even with 8 of us connected.

Close by there are plenty of cafes, gelatto stores, and a small supermarket in the corner. Cafe Il Sole around the corner is a hidden jewel!

The apartment is on the 1st floor, which means one set of steep stairs to climb with suitcases.

Especially for those traveling from the Americas, just note:
-The apartment is typical European, not modern. Furnishings are old, and it has a carpet (for those allergic) (much like the photos).
-Washer and dryer are quite small, yet bigger than most of the european ones, which is a plus (it takes about 4 hours do dry a wash).
-Also, as is common, bathrooms are very narrow. There is plenty of hot water (if you dont abuse) for everybody.
-You need to pay extra a tax per night. It is in the page, but you do need to budget it. We had read about it, but had not realized it was not included. It is not much, but it adds up.

Overall, if you are looking for location, and a full Florence experience, I highly reccomend it.