This is a great place for a couple to stay and the views from the many windows in the apartment, not to mention the terrace, are stunning. We will really miss waking up to a panorama of the Tuscan hills and watching Il Duomo light up at night. After a hot day exploring Florence's museums, there was nothing better than to cool down on the terrace with a glass of wine!
The apartment building is just round the corner from San Jacopino square, which Guglielmo provides a helpful guidebook for. It's a small square but contains an amazing local pizzeria and cafe (very cheap wine and delicious food) as well as a friendly greengrocers and mini supermarkets.
We visited during the height of the summer season (35-40 celcius) and probably should have gotten used to the frequent 22/23 bus into town as Guglielmo recommended. It took us about 25 minutes walking. When you get to the centre, there are many beautiful places to explore and it was fantastic to have the apartment to cool down in afterwards.
Thanks also to Alexandra who let us into the flat during a freak torrential downpour and gave us a great tour.