I don't think I could say anything negative about La Gabbia del Grillo! The location is perfect, very easy walking distance to all the major sights in Florence, and with supermarkets, cafes, gelaterias and trattorias very close by (and not all in the expensive Piazza del Duomo).

The apartment itself is delightful. Though small, there is a surprising amount of space. We only stayed for four nights but I could easily imagine the two of us staying for 2 weeks and not feeling cramped. The kitchen is clean, functional and well-equipped (though do check your utensils before buying ingredients for dinner). We cooked dinner from scratch (not just reheating) on two nights of our stay without issue; we were even able to pick fresh herbs from the little planter outside!

Alain met us when we arrived and was somewhere nearby every day of our stay. He was very helpful with recommending restaurants and shops nearby.

Overall we would recommend this without hesitation and will not look anywhere else next time we come to Florence.