Overall review: 5 stars!
If you're on the fence about booking the Halfway Suite, definitely book it - you will not be disappointed. Paolo, Patrizia's brother, was our main contact and from the very beginning was incredibly helpful. He provided a lot of information on Firenze leading up to our trip which was useful in planning what we wanted to do during our stay. Upon our arrival, Paolo was so welcoming. Before giving us a tour of the home, he even asked if we needed anything to drink after our long travel day. He gave us a map of the town and additional information on restaurants, tips for visiting local attractions, and so much more. Such a great host!
As for the suite, it was modern and clean. The condition is terrific considering the building is quite old. The description of amenities was accurate - we had everything we needed to cook dinner our first night and make breakfast, coffee, etc every morning. There are 2 sofa beds in the living room which are pretty comfortable and it was awesome having Netflix to watch while winding down from a full day of sightseeing.
The location was amazing! We were a short walk to so many wonderful bars, restaurants and gelato shops. It took 5-10 minutes to get to Piazza della Repubblica and Duomo, and about 20 minutes to Santa Maria Novella station.
I highly recommend staying here and would gladly rebook if I ever visit again!