A fantastic place in the middle of Florence— we loved it and would return.
Location couldn’t be better, everything clean and in good repair, kitchen reasonably stocked, beds comfortable, bathrooms adequate and in good working order, nice and warm (weather was chilly during our stay). The living/dining room was large enough for our family to gather for a meal and to chat about the day, TV worked fine. We also felt very safe in this apartment (because of the location and also because of the configuration of the building/flat itself with limited co-tenants and a locked door to the street at night).
We are a family of five and liked the layout. The largest bedroom is down the hall from the living areas (creating a bit of separation if you have someone that goes to bed early) and the other two bedrooms are connected (i.e. you pass through one bedroom to reach the next, but there is a door between them).
Coordination with Ilaria and her team was flawless and they were happy to provide some good recommendations for meals, activities and to arrange a taxi.
There really are 100 steps to reach the apartment!! It wasn’t an issue for us, but would be difficult for the mobility challenged— we actually liked being on a higher floor, it seemed like you were a bit detached from the hustle & bustle of Florence. That being said, we weren’t totally detached from the hustle & bustle— because the location is so central and the windows haven’t been modenized, you can definitely hear late night street noise. There are no clubs or bars directly outside the apartment, the noise is just from passersby on the street. I am quite sensitive to this issue and wore earplugs to bed. My wife and teenage kids noticed the noise but weren’t really bothered by it. Even though I’m particular on this point, I think it is a good trade-off in order to have such a convenient location.