This place could not have been more perfect for our family of 4 on our first visit to Florence. The location was perfection. We didn't use any form of transportation at all besides our feet! Completely walked Florence from here (that being said, we did walk A LOT - but this location is a PERFECT home base)... only 5-15 minute walk to almost anywhere "touristy" you need to get. The neighborhood was just that, a neighborhood. Like Florentines actually live here. Lots of food, drink, and market options. On the apartment itself, I can see where the stairs might be trouble for someone with mobility issues, but that was not us. The entire apartment was the perfect mix of updated amenities and vintage character. Although 'comfortable' and 'couch bed' don't go together in the US, we had great luck with them in Italy. You do get a bit of street noise if you sleep on the couch bed, we used a sound machine for white noise and that helped, but that is a small price to pay for this phenomenal location just steps from the Ponte Vecchio. If this apartment is on your short list, book it while you still can. You won't regret it.