Wow, what a great place! A wonderful host and apartment. Gabriele is a warm and friendly guy and made me feel right at home immediately. The flat feels bright and airy - it was perfectly clean. I was there for all of December and it was surprisingly warm and cosy for an old attic with a high ceiling - I only had the small radiator on half the time and never needed the upstairs heater at all. The water is always piping hot!
The area is really good, with many small boutiques, and just around the corner from the Coop - the best supermarket in Florence with the nicest staff. Despite having that on your doorstep, and a bar just downstairs, the flat is very peaceful and quiet in the evenings, you will sleep very well here. All the highlights of Florence are a short 15 minute walk away, and though the city gets very busy - you feel calmer here.
My hot tip: Go to Wine Lab nearby, it's a "fill your own bottle" wine store with great people! The Bolgheri is excellent.