This apartment is in the perfect location. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and you are in the Oltrarno district, the best area to stay in away from the crowds of tourists, yet, only one block from the Golden Bridge which takes you to the Uffizzi, the Duomo, etc! You are literally a 2 minute walk from the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. It was a delight to be on this side of the river, and surprised to find out that Thursday night is gallery night. Walking and watching Florentines out and about enjoying art openings was fun. Some of the best restaurants are located in this neighborhood as well.
I loved the apartment. It was clean, modern and well lit. (Blackout shades could be pulled down if you needed complete darkness to sleep.) The bathroom had a good shower and I appreciated the powerful hair dryer and thick towels. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils if you want to cook. There is a market down the street with everything you need to prepare a meal, a small market directly across the street and a charcuterie as well. I never needed air conditioning, but when it got chilly one night, the forced air worked quickly to warm up the apartment. If you need television to keep connected, there are two, one in the bedroom, one in the living room. The futon in the living room was very comfortable and folded easily if you wanted to use it as a couch during the day. The internet access was trouble free. There is a drop off laundry place directly across the street in case you have a large load of clothing needing to be washed and DRIED! If you travel with a teenager, you know what that means. Pierpaolo was always responsive and Jun was right next door if I needed any help. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and give it 5 stars for location, cleanliness, layout, and owner/client relationship.