We stayed at Filippo’s flat in Florence for a week in June 2017. The location is ideal, just steps from the southern end of the Ponte Vecchio. The view from the balcony is wonderful- the Arno flows below and the Ponte Vecchio is just on the right with the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio just peeking over. You can hear the music of the bridge buskers floating over in the evening and see the lights on the bridge reflect off the water. Magical.
Fillipo met us at the apartment when we arrived, showed us its features, and gave us some restaurant recommendations. He was very available to us and was quite prompt in replying to our needs. There were some issues with the microwave and one of the beds which were resolved to our satisfaction in a timely manner. He also proactively provided a folding bed when he learned that additional family members were going to be staying with us.
The apartment is modern and tidy - 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Well-appointed with comfortable furniture. The kitchen is fully equipped. WFI is available on a limited basis (1 Gb/day). There is a washer and drier. The back bedrooms face the street, so there is some evening noise but usually it dissipates by 11 PM. Not a big deal.
From the flat, it’s a few minutes walk to the Pitti Palace, the Ufizzi, & Boboli Gardens and just a little farther to the Baptistry, Giotto’s Tower, and the Duomo. The surrounding neighborhood is replete with a multitude of shops (we bought some jewelry, gloves, and a mosaic nearby) and many restaurants (we liked Fagioli & Il Santo Bevitore). There is also a full-service supermarket just a block away. Handy.
Overall, the apartment is a sound choice for an extended stay in Firenze.