We went to Florence for a wedding and were joined by 6 family members so we needed a place that could accommodate 8 people comfortably with enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready for the wedding. A tall order! Michela and Giorgio's place was perfect. There were two bedrooms and one bathroom on one side and a step up on the other side another two bedrooms and a bathroom. Spacious and private. The roof top deck was a delight. We had a couple of lovely meals up there.
The location was also perfect--all of the old city center easily accessible on foot. Speaking of feet, there are 62 steps up to the apartment. Great for walking off the food calories; not so great with heavy luggage or small children.
The apartment is quirky, as is to be expected in an ancient building in Florence. The water was not always very reliable, running hot and cold, and if too many appliances are run simultaneously (for example the washing machine and the air conditioner) it can trip the circuit breakers. But every time we had a problem Michela and Giorgio were extremely responsive and immediately came to our rescue!
One other very important plus: Michela went out of her way to help me get in touch with the people who now inhabit my family's home and arranged for us to get in and see it. She was amazing.