the apartment was as pictured and was very clean upon arrival.
the apartment is very large with a seperate bedroom; a break out room with a couch and an ottomon that becomes a single bed; a very large combined lounge and dining room which has a dining table, a couch that becomes a double bed, a couch that is long and comfortable enough to sleep as a single, and a nice little chaise like chair. the shower is also a very large size. and the washing machine was also very convenient.
the location is pretty much around the corner from the piazza della signoria (i.e. where palazzo vecchio and uffizi gallery is). it is easy walking distance to santa maria novella station and the duomo (though human traffic from tourists will need to be navigated). just note though if wheeling baggae from the station it is the typical italian cobblestoned road the whole way.
giovanni and ricardo (who we met for the key handover) were extremely friendly and helpful. there was a bike championship on and so they tried to help us coming in and going out during that time. they explained everything in detail. and their recommended restaurant Osteria de Peccatori (literally around the corner at Piazza San Firenze) was so good we ate there twice!
speaking of food, the porchetta rolls in the parallel road just behind the apartment is also highly recommended!!!take note there are a few flight of steps up and one flight down, but steps are typical of all apartments in florence.
i would definitely recommend this apartment.