This spacious AirBnB is on the 3rd floor of a 4-story apartment complex, but has an elevator available for those unable to take the stairs or with heavy luggage.
Luca, the owner, was prompt in responding to my emails over AirBnB and even allowed us to check-in one hour early at 1 PM. When we arrived, he met us at the front door and then oriented us to the apartment. He also gave us a map, on which he had circled his recommendations for restaurants, supermarkets, gelato shops, tourist tickets, and places to visit to escape the crowds.
The apartment itself is a medley of Renaissance decor and modern elements seen in the fixtures and lighting (see photos). It is spacious and comfortable. The TV has many channels, albeit most in Italian. The only improvements I could suggest is for Luca to provide more areas to unpack our luggage contents and more shelves in the bathrooms on which to put our toiletries. The bedroom on the street side does get some street noise at night, but our master bedroom was very quiet.
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The most impressive aspect of this AirBnB was its proximity to all the main attractions of Florence. We are 1/2 block from the Duomo. I can literally stick my head out the window, look right, and see the awe-inspiring Cathedral. The Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzio Vecchio are 9 minutes walking distance from here, and a gelato shop is right across the street.
So if you or someone you know is in search of a wonderful place to stay at an excellent value in Florence, I highly recommend "Duomo Privilege" on AirBnB. You won't be disappointed.