I stayed here in March 2014. Everything was as expected and there were no surprises, which is always good. Samuel was very flexible with me, letting me drop bags off early before check in and leave them after check out. This really helped me enjoy Florence and not have to worry about what I was going to do with my luggage. As it is relatively cold in March, Samuel had the heat on, which worked well and heated the entire house. The internet worked flawlessly. One trivial thing that I really liked was that soap and shampoo was provided- this is a rarity in my experience.

The view really is incredible. You can lay in bed an stare at the Duomo, or if you prefer, step out on the balcony and enjoy it in all it's glory. There is also a balcony on the street side of the apartment, so you can people watch on the very busy Via Del Corso.

Overall, I had a very positive experience. However, there are a couple things you should be aware of. The apartment is in a busy art of town, so you won't have complete peace and quiet all night. There is also a church next door that regularly plays organ music, which can be heard through the walls. It is not enough to keep most people awake and I had no trouble sleeping. What was irritating was the water heater that constantly came on. It's rather loud even with the bedroom door shut, as it's right outside the bedrooms. Again, it wasn't enough to keep me awake for long, but even when you'e not using water, it cycles on and off for some reason.

Don't let these things deter you, though. You'll be VERY hard pressed to find a better property in a location like this with a view like this. Samuel is also a great host and will help to ensure your stay in Florence is as easy as possible. Stop looking and book the place already!