This was exactly as described. The host, Cosimo, greeted us in the street, and provided local information. The apartment was clean, and had everything we needed for our stay, including a kitchen stocked with snacks and basic provisions such as cooking oil and salt.
The view was the highlight of our trip to Italy- we often chose to dine in, just to enjoy it.
Can highly recommend this, and want to stay if I’m ever lucky enough to return to Florence