My husband and I spent three full days in Florence at Casa Ambrogio. First off I loved the location. It is not in the Centro Storico but a bit on the outskirts so the mad rushy tourist vibe did not extend out to where we were.
The street where the apartment was located was closed to car traffic so there were people walking there, nice shops and several enotecas. There were also many restaurants nearby that were first class. I think my favorite place to eat was the San Ambrosio market. Unlike the Mercato Centrale, this was a market that seemed like it was for locals. There were a few tourists but it was not crowded and getting a table was easy. The food there was incredibly good and for a few euros you cold have a delicious hot lunch of traditional Tuscan dishes. It was stellar.
There were also several rosticcerias where you could have another stellar meal for very little cash.
The apartment was also close to the city center so walking to the attractions was also easy.
Germana was a wonderful hostess, She was on time when we checked in which is a huge deal for me as we usually arrive after more than 20 hours of travel and need sleep. She gave us a tour and several recommendations for restaurants and things to see. She was always accessible.
All in all we had a wonderful time. The apartment was perfect.
If you have a walking disability, know that the apartment is upstairs and I did not see a lift anywhere. However I negotiated the stairs pretty well and recently had a hip revision surgery so most people will be ok.
If you are planning a visit, book with Germana. You will have a great vacation.