First the location: Emanuela's place is located in a charming old building, the apartment has been fully renovated to modern standards. It is located within close proximity of all of the key sights in Florence and is a 15 minute walk (or 6 euro taxi ride) from the train station (take the train from the airport to the train station for 1.5 euro, it is fast and easy to take). Just outside the apartment is a Carrefour grocery store and several very good restaurants. The doors have very good locks, the apartment was well heated, wifi worked well and little touches such as providing an expresso maker with coffee pods was appreciated.
The apartment was very clean and comfortable. We arrived at 9:30pm due to a flight delay but Emanuela had her son wait for us for an effortless checkin which was very much appreciated after a long day of travelling. My only area of improvement is that for the bedroom facing the street she should put in thicker curtains since the light from the street does light the bedroom up.
We really enjoyed our stay in Florence, a large part of it was having a place that was easy to get to for breaks during the day that was comfortable and well appointed. We would definitely stay again at Emanuela's apartment!