Just back from Florence, and Alessandro made our stay at Maria Gloria's apartment just perfect!
He responded quickly to all inquires before arriving, and the virtual check in was smooth and easy, with Alessandro guiding us step by step.
Throughout our stay we communicated by Whatsapp, and he responded almost immediately to any questions we had.
The apartment itself is perfectly situated just a 6-7 minute walk from the train station, and is literally next to the Mercato Centrale. Walking to the Duomo is 10 minutes at most.
The unit is very spacious, with room for 6 people (we were only 5, and had lots of extra space) in 3 full bedrooms + washrooms. Showers were excellent. Laundry in the unit was very useful, too.
The full kitchen was great for us to have breakfast and make some dinners. Looks exactly like the photos as advertised, beautifully finished and furnished.
We were there during the recent heat wave (38C daily) so the excellent air conditioning in the apartment (central air with a controller in each room) was a welcome oasis in the middle of the day and made for a much more pleasant sleep.
Other reviews have mentioned the firm mattresses which is true, more European style than the thick pillow tops we're used to in North America. If you have chronic back troubles or are on the much heavier side it might pose an issue if you stay more than a few nights.
I was concerned that the extreme heat would ruin our holiday, but since it's quite dry, it's manageable if you stay in the shade, wear a hat, and drink water all day. Many restaurants/patios have cool spray misters under the umbrellas which was amazing. Plan for walking activities (e.g. Boboli Gardens) in the morning if you can. Book ahead for the more popular sites to avoid lining up in the heat of the sun.
My wife has Celiac disease, and finding gluten-free options in Italy was surprisingly easier than in Canada.
Overall we can not wait to come back again to Florence, and will definitely stay here again if it is available! Grazie mille, Alessandro!