This apartment is in a great location for a short stay, being so central and close to the main attractions in the city. It was even an easy transfer from Firenze S.M.N. train station by foot with wheeled cases.
Other reviewers have mentioned the number of stairs as an issue, but this is in the description so shouldn't be a surprise. If you're half fit it really shouldn't be an issue and is fairly standard for properties of this era in European cities.
The view from the second bedroom window is great. Unfortunately we were unable to open the shutters on the main bedroom and lounge windows as there was scaffolding outside with work being undertaken to the building, making these rooms dark in the day. Not an issue if you plan to be out and about in the day, but a bit of a shame.
The apartment was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. Communication from Manfredi was exceptional and check-in and check-out were faultless. I agree with other reviewers that the locks have a knack to them!
The only drawback to this apartment as mentioned elsewhere was street noise. We stayed from a Thursday to Monday, and every night without fail there was loud and intrusive partying going on from down below, I assumed this was from the Irish Pub opposite. The earliest this finished was around 3.15am (Thursday), but on the other nights it was 4-4.30am. We overcame this by purchasing earplugs from a pharmacy, and while this made a huge difference, I have returned feeling pretty tired from broken sleep. Bearing in mind I have 4 kids left at home aged 5-11, and took away my 71 year old mum for her birthday, this was a relatively low key weekend, and it was disappointing to return home more tired than when I left!
If you plan to party during your stay then the street noise won't be an issue, otherwise earplugs are essential, so if you don't get on with earplugs, this place might not be for you.
I am appreciative of Alessandra and Manfredi's hospitality, and am grateful for the use of their place, for what was overall a really great weekend.