We stayed at Benedetta’s Florence apartment last week for three days. Communication before arrival and flexibility of when we are picking up keys was very much appreciated. The flat is lovely and spotlessly clean. The kitchen well stocked with utensils. The bed was very comfortable and there was always loads of hot water. Having a washing machine was a real bonus. It was a bit chilly in Florence but there were couple of heaters we could use and that was very welcome. The flat position in the city is amazing. You walk out turn right right and the dome is in front of you. Through the square and you are at the museums and Ponte Vecchio. If you come out and turn right then left down the road past the post office you are in Santa Croce area. We spent our evenings there. Lovely bars and intimate restaurants. The monkey bar is good, the College restaurant- lovely food and very welcoming owners. There is also a library within two minutes walk that has roof terrace open until midnight. They have a cafe upstairs where you can get lunch with drinks for 10 euros. The view of the dome is lovely at night.
Few recommendations: climb the dome it is so worth it! Take a picnic to Boboli gardens, I would choose Uffizio over the Palazzo Vecchio and the house white is usually good in restaurants.
I would definitely use Benedetta’s flat for my next Florence trip.