I would give 6 stars if that was an option! We just had such a positive experience staying at this Airbnb and with its host.

First off, the apartment is incredible. It was just my wife and I, but this place would comfortably hold 4 people. It is wonderfully designed, and the bed was one of the most comfortable beds we've had in Europe. It was perfect for going to all of the sights, but also just enough away from the busier more touristy areas to have a quieter charm and sense of Florentine authenticity.

The location, across the bridge close to the Ponte Vecchio, is an awesome little area. You're right next to Piazza della Passera, which is a hip little Piazza that was a popular hangout spot for actual residents of Florence. It has some chill live music on certain nights, and some great restaurants around. You also have a great little coffee shop/restaurant just outside the apartment that does an tasty breakfast/brunch or just a nice coffee, and it's a nice gin bar at night. All of this fun doesn't impact you're sleep though, because the apartment is tucked just off the main streets so noise was never a problem for us.

The apartment was great, but when we left, the biggest thing my wife and I were praising was the host Vins. Arrival was smooth, and his directions were very clear. He offered to arrange a cab for us to the airport for our last day. And on that last day, when in our haste to pack and get to the airport my wife forgot her phone in the apartment, he came over immediately to let us back in. He also called the cab company to reschedule our cab for 15 minutes later, which meant that we still made our flights on time, and had smooth travels going home. I can't even explain how upset and embarrassed my wife was about locking her phone inside, but Vins was so nice, gracious and calm about it. She felt better immediately, and what could have been a major headache, felt like a very minor thing. We offered to compensate him for having to make the trip out, but he politely declined. He is a true host full of class, and so helpful when we needed him.

Highly recommend this apartment and this host for anyone staying in Florence!