We just finished a four night stay in this apartment and definitely felt that the location could not be beat. Great location which allows you to pop back in for a rest or to drop some things off during sightseeing. It is also in a very secure building which feels safe at night. Katia and Cristina were both very friendly and easily reachable, though we never met them because of a huge plane issue which caused our arrival in Florence to be delayed a day.

The apartment is as other guests have mentioned : fairly well appointed for a short stay, but potentially too spartan for long term rental. The washing machine works fine but does very small loads. One person's worth of clothing every two to three days, or two people maybe every other day.

We did find that the bathroom had a bit of a musty smell, and there appeared to be some dark staining on the wall below the air conditioner as if water had collected back there. Other than that it was a perfectly serviceable apartment if you are looking for a local feel and flavor. Also the view of the Duomo was really gorgeous.