My stay here exceeded my expectations in the apartment itself and the location. I had a rough day of traveling, but once I climbed those stairs (yes, it is a walk up, but most are and not all are worth the hike!) I was immediately calmer. The apartment was very clean and inviting, with some nice welcome touches (a Tuscan wine and chocolates). The lofted section with the bed only overhangs the couch, so it doesn't cut off the airy feel or make it stuffy. I didn't need to use the a/c, so I can't comment on that, but there was a heating/ cooling system with convenient remote access. The bed upstairs was quite comfortable and, again, looked and felt clean. And even on Friday and Saturday night I did not get a lot of street noise coming up, though I did have the windows closed, which could make a big difference.
I wasn't sure about getting there from the train station, but it was only about a 15minute walk and really easy. Everything was really easy to walk to, honestly. In under 5 minutes you are at Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens or Ponte Vecchio. In 10 minutes you are at Uffizi or Palazzo Vecchio and in 20 you're at the Duomo or Accademia. It's also a great location from which to start the climb to the Piazzalle Michaelangelo, if you are so inclined. But perhaps the best reason to stay here (aside from numerous shops and restaurants ranging in price) is the Gelateria Della Passera at the other end of the block.