We stayed in the Palazzo Mazzei rental for the month of June. For the month we had two guests at separate times so there was a total of 3 persons.
Our stay was wonderful! My mother requires an elevator which can be difficult to find in Florence. The elevator was 100% reliable, functioning perfectly during our entire stay. There are about 4 steps to the elevator level but this wasn't a problem.
The apartment is just how it is pictured with a large living area comfortably furnished, a good size dining area with kitchen. (We made many meals utilizing the fresh Italian ingredients available for many delicious breakfasts and dinners. The kitchen is simple to cook in, outfitted completely & easily located in the neighborhood there are bakeries, enoteca, grocery/convenience store and a green grocer just down the street.) We used the twin bed configuration in the main bedroom and we also used the hide-a-bed. All the beds are very comfortable made more so by the great linens. Elizabeth, the property manager is marvelous! She took excellent care of us reliably responding to any message I left for her immediately. We had lovely sheets and towels regularly provided to us. For our personal laundry we used the washer/dryer. We had ample hot water, never running out for any of us. When you stay a month in a location it is ideal to have an accommodation that feels spacious and welcoming with every convenience. We certainly felt this at the Mazzei. Also, even if you don't speak Italian, there is a lovely library of books with many interesting subjects. There is ample and good lighting both for ambiance and task work. We often had evening cocktails chatting with one another or reading. The apartment is a lovely space to return to during the day particularly when the temperatures are warm (there is air-conditioning, which is not common in a residence in Florence) and the summer crowds of Florence feel a bit daunting.

The location of the apartment is perfect! The apartment in this location provides an oasis yet every attraction is within easy walking distance. Florence is a walking city. I have been coming to Florence for many years, and I prefer the Oltrarno with it's many conveniences for food shopping, necessities, restaurants and interesting boutiques. One of the most famous gelato shops is just down the street at the Arno.

The family owns a vineyard and winery in the Chianti. I highly recommend renting a car for the lovely drive in order to experience a perfect meal and star quality wines from their estate. Elizabeth can help you with all information in order to do this.

I would instantly re-rent this lovely accommodation in any season upon our next visit to Florence. I like to think of the apartment as a gracious spot instilling the feeling of 'home away from home', which is a rarity while traveling.