I stayed in Daniele’s place for 2 weeks while taking an Italian language course in Florence. Of course, everyone has their own specific needs, likes and dislikes. But for me Daniele’s place was perfect (with one suggestion that I have already shared with Daniele). And the price point for what you get is right. It would be easy to pay more elsewhere and get less.
This was my 6th visit to Florence over 26 years. I loved the proximity (less than a minute on foot) to the Duomo / campanile / baptistery complex, surely one of the most remarkable public spaces in the world from the standpoint of art and architecture. Passing it multiple times every day, I saw and appreciated the piazza del Duomo in a whole new way. Of course, let’s be honest - the piazza is for much of the day a very lively place - tourists mostly, and so many young people - I myself am old, but I always felt safe - and the crowds were there for a reason: it’s a wonderful place. And it’s a perfect location for quick travel to other sites in Florence, restaurants, etc. Important to note that the apartment has very good double-pane windows, so noise indoors is not a problem. But if the windows are open, the sound you hear most regularly are the chimes of the centuries old bells of the campanile.
The apartment itself is spacious, with extremely good lighting, strong internet. It is well laid out - the online pictures are accurate. The antique elevator takes a little time, but then older palazzos are mostly going to have old elevators. There are a series of three locked doors - from the street, then to a wing of the floor on which the apartment is located, and then to the apartment itself - so one feels very secure: in spite of being in heart of Florence, there is no sense of of vulnerability to theft or any other unpleasant experience.
As to suggestions: while overall there are plenty of outlets for whatever might need to be plugged in, the kitchen could be set up better in this respect. There is an American style coffee maker, but you have to prioritize coffee or microwave - you can’t use them both at the same time, and the location is a bit awkward. There is a washing machine but no dryer, but there is a rack for drying which worked well enough. And there is an iron but no ironing board - perhaps it was moved for some reason and not replaced: this is an easy fix. So perhaps it will be fixed by the time of your stay.
I’ve gone on at length - mainly because I had a good experience, and it’s a pleasure in life to share good travel experiences.