Ilkay's place is extremely well located, just a short walk to the Ponte Vecchio, but outside of the main tourist area. Florence overall can be a bit noisy, but that's just about anywhere in the city. The apartment is well kept, clean, and Ilkay was incredibly helpful. He gave us some great restaurant recommendations, suggestions for where to go, and made himself available if we had any more questions. I'd definitely stay there again next time I go to Florence.