This location is five-star (and then some). Florence can be crowded and staying on the other side of the Arno saved our sanity. It's steps from the Ponte Vecchio but still in a more local area with fantastic restaurants and shops that are much less crowded than the other side of the river. The square below the apartment is vibrant but shuts down at night so it's quiet. The apartment has amenities like a dishwasher and washer/dryer that make it a nice place to stay and has plenty of room for multiple guests. We loved it!