I highly recommend this apartment for the view from the terrace alone - it is beyond stunning!! The dome of the synagogue and hills of Fiesole in the background are really special.
The apartment is really spacious and comfortable and I immediately felt at home. And after 5 weeks of living there it was hard to say goodbye.
The kitchen has everything you need to make meals at home and the fresh food markets of Sant Ambrogio below are the perfect place to buy handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, bread and fresh vegetables for you to enjoy on the terrace. There is a dishwasher, toaster and microwave which can be hard to find in Italy. And also a laundry nook with fast washer but no dryer. However the washing line on the terrace receives direct sun for most of the day so clothes dry quickly.
The bed in the master bedroom is very comfortable and has lots of wardrobe hanging space and the air conditioning is a huge advantage during the warmer months. There is also another bedroom upstairs with king single bed and 2 single trundle style beds as well.
The air conditioned lounge room is a relaxing space with large dining table and cable TV that can be changed into English if required.
The bathroom is quite small considering the size of the rest of the apartment but has good hot water pressure and lighting for doing your makeup.
It's also in a great, central location on a quiet street, only a 10 minute walk to the bars of Santa Croce. And only 15-20 minutes maximum to any of the major tourist sites of Florence. There are also plenty of traditional restaurants in the square below and again the fresh food markets from Monday to Saturday are not to be missed. I can recommend the restaurant Trattoria Cessarino nearby which has a daily menu.
This apartment has everything you could need for a wonderful stay in Florence, I can't wait to return as soon as possible! Thank you for everything Arianna, you were a perfect host!