This apartment is near a lot of museums and other tourist spots. There are some nearby restaurants and grocery stores, about a 10 minute walk. While it is within walking distance of the train station, the sidewalks are very narrow and can be difficult to navigate with luggage.
David was very responsive to questions and the self check in process was easy, although if you don't have data service make sure to find wifi to watch the tutorial video. David communicated with us through WhatsApp which worked great. The front door key to the apartment itself was a little tricky to use and involves multiple full turns. The stairs to the apartment were not too bad, just 1 full flight up. There are three locks between the street and the inside of the apartment.
The hallway to the apartment did have a pretty bad odor (which may just be a Florence smell) but the apartment itself smelled fine. The air conditioners worked great which is good because the mosquitoes and street noise made keeping the windows open not ideal (we visited in May).
The bathrooms are amazing and clearly new. The linens and bathrooms were clean, but we noticed that the floors and parts of the kitchen equipment needed some additional touch ups. The kitchen was well stocked and some dishes were chipped.
Overall, the apartment was great and we loved the history of the building. The bedrooms were all unique, comfortable, and spacious. There is no couch in the common space but plenty of seating at the dining table.