Book this apartment! We absolutely loved it! My husband, 2 boys (8&12 yrs), and I stayed here for 5 nights. It is situated really close (less than 5 min walk) to Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Uffizzi Gallery. It is less than 10 min walk from Duomo and about 15 min walk to Galleria Academia and Train station.
There are more than 80 steps to get to this apartment, and after a long day walking and climbing the bell tower or Duomo, it is difficult. Somehow, my boys still raced to the top each time we returned 'home'.
The apartment has everything you need. It is so spacious, full of art, and has nice high ceilings. The hot water and water pressure is excellent. The washing/dryer combo machine was such a nice thing to have and we washed a load of clothes daily. There is a bit of street noise at night (bars closing) and in morning (venders setting up), but I was so tired at the end of each day, it never bothered me-I am sure the noise level is similar in most places in this area.
Gianni was there at the door to greet us and even carried both big suitcases up the 80 steps! He was such a kind, sweet man and told us everything we needed to know. Kitchen is well stocked and we ended up buying our own Mokapot after using the one in apartment.
If I am ever in Florence again, I will stay here and I plan recommend this place to anyone I know going!