We had a great four night stay at Niccolo's apartment. It is conveniently located half way between Piazza della Signoria and Piazza di Santa Croce, with all the major attractions within walking distance. In fact we never had to catch the bus, and if you’re coming from Stazione Santa Maria Novella it’s only a 20 minute walk.
A short flight of steps leads to the apartment which is located on the 1st floor of an old building. It is very nicely decorated in a retro vintage style using a number of reclaimed pieces which adds charm to the place. The apartment is small yet practical. It is divided into two floors with the bed situated on a loft. The climb up and down the steps to the bed can be difficult for some, but once on top the bed is super comfortable so you’ll end up sleeping easily anyway. The apartment includes a kitchenette equipped with an induction stove, microwave and all the necessary kitchen utensils. The bathroom is also comfortable with hot water readily available. One point I have to mention is that water leaks from the shower onto the bathroom floor, which in truth did not bother us and the host Niccolo did warn us about it before hand.
Communication with Niccolo’ was great. He made sure to greet us at our scheduled time even though he had urgent matters to attend to, thus making our check-in very easy. He even invited us over to the wine bar where he works and I must say they offer terrific wine and food. It was a pleasure getting to know Niccolo. Considering the excellent location, the apartment in itself and the host I cannot but recommend staying at Niccolo’s apartment.