We had a great stay in Florence as a family with a 3 year old. The apartment is easy to reach from the train station (about 15 mins with a stroller), it is extremely central and it is on the first floor (plus there is a lift). There is a supermarket (3 mins from the apartment) right across the Ponte Vecchio , and there are PLENTY of restaurants/ cafes around. Barbara is truly a great host, very helpful and kind, hope to go back within a couple of years!