Stella was very accommodating about handing us the keys to her apartment: the night before, so we were able to bring in our bags slowly and comfortably the next morning.
The apartment is exactly as described in the announcement; it is lovely and has everything my son and I needed for a long stay.
The location is the best we have had; we have visited Florence several times, and by far this is the best location: close to the Ponte Vecchio, close to all the historic places, and yet away from the noise of the tourists.