We spent 10 beautiful days in Florence at Scott's apartment. It is centrally located, in arguably one of the best neighborhoods in Florence, the Oltrarno. It's an apartment with lots of charm and is beautifully decorated. I genuinely wish that we could have used the rooftop more as it is such a delight!
Having a kitchen that includes a stove, washing machine, and dishwasher was wonderful. It gave us a lot of freedom to cook and not have to rely on going out to restaurants every night.
A couple things to know before you book:
1. There are about 3 flights of stairs here, but from the description, I think that was very clear.
2. The apartment is very large: much bigger than it looks in the pictures. It comfortably slept 4 and could easily sleep 6. Each room having its own full bath is a treat.
3. If you're coming here expecting a fully renovated, modern space, this place might not be for you. The apartment has a lot of rustic charm, which we loved, but it has quirks that come from an older building (eg finicky electricity, drafty rooms, vibrating pipes, creaks and groans, etc.)
4. This might not be an issue for everyone, but we weren't thrilled that the rooftop terrace did not lock. It gave us some pause to leave our valuables behind each day.
Overall, we had a wonderful time and spent an absolutely amazing Christmas and New Year's in Italy. Thank you to Scott and Daniele for being gracious hosts.