We were totally delighted with this apartment! The location is excellent, as others have pointed out: one feels close to the action (as the apartment is just up Costa San Giorgio, still near to the river Arno and easy to get to the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, Palazzo Pitti, or Santo Spirito in 10-15 minutes on foot), but luckily on a street that is silent at night (no bars with customers spilling out at 2am), and with large windows offering a spectacular view of the centro and the hills of Fiesole beyond. The kitchen is supplied with dishware and utensils for two people; it was fine for preparing simple breakfasts and lunches but in any case most visitors would probably be dining out. It was a bit of a splurge for us, but 100% worth it for a 5-day stay, as apart from the view (and the light and air! The apartment wasn't at all dark or musty!), the king-sized bed had possibly the most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. The bathroom is also lovely and clean, there's a washing machine, and screens on the windows. I cannot emphasize how unusual it is to find a Florence rental with large *screened* windows, I literally jumped for joy! The Florentine mosquito population can drive visitors mad at night. In this apartment, you can sleep in peace with a nice breeze wafting through the open windows, then spend the morning enjoying the gardens of the nearby Villa Bardini or the Boboli, or you can stroll through the Oltrarno looking at little independently-owned stores and artists' workshops, or you can head across the river to see art at the Uffizi, Bargello, or Palazzo Strozzi. The perfect place for many possibilities. Massimo was an excellent host, responsive to any questions or requests, and I look forward to staying here again!