Paola and Isabellas apartment was better than the pictures can capture. Il Duomo is right in your face, as is the bell tower and baptistry. The view simply cannot be captured with photos. The bells do get a little loud, though there are churches all over Florence, so good luck getting away from the 7:00am bells. In my opinion, I would rather be awaken by Il Duomo than any of the other churches in Florence.
The house is nice and provides all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. It is centrally located, convenient to everything and impossible to lose your way home. ;o)