Michele's apartment is located in a pleasant part of Florence. It was great to be in an area that was a bit less jam-packed with tourists than the main touristy piazzas, but almost everything was still accessible by foot (walking to the Oltrarno and back on a hot summer day was a bit far, though). Several supermarkets are quite close by, as is the Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, if you'd prefer to stay in and cook.
The apartment had a lot of character: the kitchen is updated, cute, and well stocked, with a good amount of space for a European kitchen; the bed was comfortable; and the loft and courtyard were charming additions.
And finally, Michele was a pleasant and solicitous host! In addition to his recommendations for food and sights, he gave us further tips about cooking in the kitchen and even brought over additional implements so that we'd be able to do so more successfully.