I was disappointed with this apartment. Everyone mentioned the difficult narrow steps and the owners mother only speaks Italian so that we got the basics and navigated on our own. I expected that. But I thought it was wrong that the lack of modern shower facility was not mentioned. I wouldn't have rented this apartment even though it was cheap and the location is very good for getting around to all sites in Florence. I hated coming back and using the shower. It is a hose on a wall in the bathroom with no separate wall for the shower. Your dirt remains on the floor all week if it doesn't go down the drain. My husband feared falling so we bought thongs which are a must and should be mentioned. As well there is little thought put into decorating. The pictures on the walls were negligible and not nice. The bed items didn't match anything and there was the bare minimum of kitchen utensils. It was dreary. The terrace looks to a wall do its not nice. The washing machine handle was broken. The host did not provide any water or cookies to welcome us and of course he didn't welcome us. I came from a beautiful place in assisi and now an equally lovely place I. Venice where the host welcomed us and gave is some food to get started. I loved Florence but not this depressing apartment.