This apartment is well decorated and in a great location! It was a 15 walk to most of the major sites, making getting around the city easy and convenient. It is also very close to S.M. Novella train station, great if arriving by train or taking day trips by train. I arrived by train and took a train to Venice for the day, which I highly recommend. Also within a few minutes walk of the apartment and right by the train station is the light rail station for the line that goes to the airport. It took me maybe 30 minutes to get from the apartment to the airport, the walk to the station included. It is a convenient and affordable way to get there for sure.
Roberto thoughtfully provides cold water upon arrival. He meets you personally to go over everything with you...an intro to the apartment, an overview of the map Florence, recommendations on where to go and where to eat, etc. His restaurant recommendation and his gelato recommendation were wonderful! Try the ricotta fig gelato if they have it. Amazing! Roberto was also very responsive if I had questions. He even offered to make dinner reservations for me if needed.
The apartment is right above the street and a bar/restaurant. However, the noise didn't bother me at all when sleeping. The only time I heard it was when the windows were open. The windows have three layers of closure, so they so great blocking street noise when desired. There are also a few restaurants which are affordable and family-feeling right on the street.
A couple of FYIs...If you are a coffee drinker, Robert does provide a coffee maker and sugar, but you will need to purchase your own coffee and creamer if you desire. Also good to know, only one towel is provided per person even for a multiple-night stay. I did not request Roberto provide additional towels, so he very well may have done so if I had requested it. If that would be an issue for you, maybe request additional towels from Roberto upon booking or arrival. There is also a washing machine in the apartment, so I suppose you could wash your towel if needed. I didn't use the machine myself, by I assume it works.
All-in-all, if you are looking for an authentically decorated apartment for one or two people in a fantastic location in Florence with an attentive host, this apartment is a great find!