Wow, such a great place to stay in Florence! Andrea was a great host. He met us for check-in, walking us through the apartment and offering local tips for dinner and gelato. He was flexible for check-in/check-out and was incredibly welcoming.
The apartment is simply amazing - the BEST place to stay in Florence! It was absolutely spotless when we arrived, very modern, and completely quiet. The location is very central - right next to the Bargello Museum - but still avoids the high traffic of the tourist centers. We only walked a few blocks to find a local juice bar for breakfast and plenty of cafes for lunch (and La Carraia for gelato).
I was concerned about potential noise, but this apartment is absolutely sound-proof. We heard no street noise, unless you want to open the windows. The apartment is also very well-stocked with a modern washer/dryer, hotel-style toiletries, extra pillows/blankets/towels, and breakfast and snack items. We cooked one night and had everything we needed to make a full dinner.
A few nice-to-knows: the bed is comfortable, but firm; the apartment is up a few flights of stairs, and there are lights in the stairwell that are easy to turn on at night; there were only two of us, but the apartment could easily fit a family of 4 or 5 since it has two twin beds and two full bathrooms - it's surprisingly large!
We can't recommend Andrea's place enough! He's one of the best hosts we've had - he's so thoughtful by stocking snacks, coffee, and breakfast and the apartment is gorgeous (just like the pictures). Highly recommended for any trip to Florence - you'll feel at home!