I am always torn when leaving a FABULOUS review for a place where I have stayed, because I know it won't be available when I want to go back (it's happened!)
I can't say enough great things about our rental in Florence or about Francesca herself. Francesca met us at the apartment which is in a perfect location. It is in the heart of Florence and is a short cab ride ( about 2 mi) from the Santa Maria Novella train station. The apartment was spotless and completely renovated. There were 3 couples - 1 couple each took a bedroom and the 3rd couple slept on the very comfortable pull-out sofa. The kitchen had everything you could possible need and she even had juice and water in the fridge and freshly ground coffee. We walked to the market, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and more from the apartment and at night we used the air conditioner (it was July at quite hot) so we slept like babies. With the windows and shutters closed, it was very quiet.
Tourists from outside Italy should keep in mind that they will be required (by ordinance) to give a copy of their passport to the owner, who in turn has to leave with the police station.
We all loved this apartment and are making plans to come back. One of our best stays anywhere!