This is a great apartment in a fabulous location, perfect for seeing all of Firenze and the surrounding countryside. It is a short walk to all of the major attractions and about a 15 minute walk to the train station, from which you can see all of Northern Italy. Best, is that it is right around the corner from a small neighborhood packed with all the shops, bars and, restaurants you could ask for, including some of the best "cheap eats" places in the city. You are within a 5 min walk of superior gelato, a regular grocery store, a butcher, a greengrocer, several wine shops, and food ranging from the best 5 buck dinner-for-two sandwich you will ever have to excellent Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Great coffee and pastries in any direction out the front door within one minute of walking.
We were there for a month, so got to have a good feeling for the place.
The apartment itself is quite comfortable, great for two people on an extended stay. More could stay there, but it would start to seem tight after a week. All the utilities work well and the furnishings, bedding, towels, kitchen stuff are all good. The first time up to the third floor is a bit of exercise, but we were taking the stairs in stride by the end of our visit. There's no lift, so I wouldn't recommended it if you are physically challenged.
For the most part the apartment was quiet, street noise was less than expected for the very urban environment. The parties in the building across the lightwell sometimes got pretty raucous in the wee hours on Thursday nights before the students headed out of town on long weekends. Irritating, but tolerable, and only happened a few times during our stay. (We're old and go to bed early!) Life in the big city!
Elisabetta is a great host, vey helpful. Everything about setting up our trip and getting moved in was very easy.
I'd very highly recommend this apartment, and would be happy to come back for another month!