I had the pleasure of traveling Northern Italy for two weeks. My family of 7 and I stayed in four Air B&Bs - Venice, Florence, & Tuscany. We experienced a variety of locations, kitchens, bathrooms, beds, access, and noise levels. My review of this Air B&B is based on having stayed in these four places.
Of the four locations, Francesca's Place had an eccentric apartment with the most fantastic and iconic views of the city.
The location of this apartment is steps from the Duomo and not far from the Uffizi and multiple other historic sites. The challenge is the number of stairs required to access the apartment. If the lift is not working (which it was not on our visit) you will walk up 102 steps to reach the front door. To enjoy the terrace, you will walk up another flight of stairs, a spiral staircase. The view is incredibly worth it! When I stepped up onto the terrace, I almost cried as it took my breath away! One note is to bring your ear plugs! The location is incredible, but it includes the sound of a city that never sleeps! NYC has nothing on Florence, folks. We heard opera singing at 4:00 in the morning! On the other hand, the restaurants, museums, shops, and grocery store are close to the apartment.
The apartment is charming and eccentric. It was owned by an architect who was also a professor. The art, furniture, and collectibles are unique and wonderful to enjoy! Two bathrooms are easy to use, but the third bathroom is a bit of a challenge as it's as small as a water closet and the toilet is two steps down from the door way. That's a challenge at night when you're not really awake! Also, note that the kitchens are not useful beyond making coffee, toast, and storing refrigerated items. While I understand Italian kitchens are smaller than US kitchens, having stayed in four Air B&Bs in Italy, I can attest to the fact that they can be improved upon and useful. The main kitchen for this abode includes old appliances and low quality cookware. On the other hand, we enjoyed incredible meals in the neighborhood.
Overall, this is a wonderful gem in the heart of a magical city. Just be aware that it comes with a couple of unique configurations.