There is no way to describe how perfect this place is (I’ll try tho). For the location, you will not find anything better than this. It was a 5-10 minute walk to EVERYTHING: the Galleria dell'Accademia, the train station, the market, the grocery store, many restaurants and more.
As for the apartment itself - it was also wonderful. The first thing I noticed was very secure lock that had a five-prong deadbolt (this made us feel safe). The apartment is also the very top apartment in this stairwell, which was nice because it added a sense of security (be prepared for lots of stairs). The decor was cozy and homey. Everything was CLEAN. The WiFi was fast (~16Mbs). Having a washing machine was very nice. Lastly, the patio was amazing - very relaxing at night and early in the morning.
Paola was extremely nice and welcoming. While there seemed to be a small language barrier, we were able to work everything out with no issues. Check-in was smooth. They have a book of recommendations that was a nice touch.
It would be silly to look anywhere else but here. If I ever come back to Florence, this is the first place I’ll try to stay.