Just back from 5 nights at David's apartment. Location is everything - this flat is the best of both worlds - stay south of the river and indulge in day to day living and everything in Florence across the river is only a walk away - the train station 15 minutes and the Pitti Palace round the corner. The flat had everything needed for a pleasant stay and equipped to easily allow cooking in - although there are great local places too. Very clean, comfortable beds - even the sofa bed. I would stay here again.