Laura's Cozy Nest is so wonderful that it's hard to know where to start, but probably with the location. The Duomo was so unbelievably close that when I saw the dome for the first time, peaking out at the end of street barely two blocks away, that I didn't believe it was the Duomo! You can enjoy it's variation of colors and architectural aspects over and over again during your stay, whenever you walk around the immediate area from the house. It's perfect if you want more of a Florence neighborhood appeal, along with easy location for many tourist sites, as well as the ones you didn't even probably read or know about before your arrive (such as piazza Annuziata at the end of the block). It did have the best coffee place two blocks from the door, and my husband and I always prefer, away from the tourists sites and millions of people but convenience, especially walking-wise, to those sites. Lovely, lovely wonderful stores, again, all around you and within a block or so, but continuing for as long as you walk and your eyes don't fatigue from the variety of beautiful merchandise and art.
The garden was lovely (although, we were surprised that it was shared and not totally private - can be viewed by other apartments that share the courtyard where it's located) and the house had all the conveniences that we needed...including a hair dryer (so didn't pack one). We liked that it had two floors. We were there in mid-June and had the windows opened every night (screens on all windows, so NO BUG problems!!!) and never needed to use the air-conditioning. I loved hearing the bells throughout the day, especially when on certain hours, there was a melody of sorts that was played that was exquisitely beautiful and varied...but not during the night. (Did we simply sleep through them or is this now a part of planning on from the city of Florence?).
Finally, but most importantly probably, you will find Patrizia an outstanding Airbnb hostess. She greeted us when we arrived, spent a half hour describing details (from her manual) about the house, Florence, special sites, etc. She was "on call" if we needed her, which for me, was very reassuring in a new city and for the first time, in an Airbnb place rather than a hotel with staff to help/direct us a needed.
I am recommending this place to anyone I know who mentions they are visiting Florence, and if we ever return, it will be where we are staying.