I can't even begin to describe how perfect this apartment is. It is a 2 minute walk from the train station and a ~10 min walk to the Duomo. The area, Santa Maria Novella, has a variety of fantastic restaurants and shops.
The apartment itself is incredible. It was very comfortable for my husband and I. One of the main reasons we selected this apartment, other than the perfect location and reasonable rates, was because it had a washing machine which was perfect for our laundry needs. (There are plenty of clotheslines and pins for drying.)
The bed is very comfortable and a lot larger than I expected. (European beds tend to be smaller than American beds.) The kitchen had all the amenities including a full sized fridge with freezer, microwave, kettle, gas range, and panini press. The apartment is decorated wonderfully and has a ton of windows to open to get a nice breeze throughout.
Emanuele was the perfect host. He lives in the building and makes himself available at all hours. Make sure to ask him for restaurant recommendations -- he knows all the best spots.
I highly recommend staying here. You will not be disappointed! It truly is a gem.