Firstly, the apartment is incredible! The view from the TWO terraces were amazing, definitely worth the ~4 flights of stairs. We enjoyed lounging in the hammock while sipping wine overlooking the Pitti Palace. Fede was a great host, suggesting area restauraunts that we loved (the map he gave us, with hand-scribbled recommendations, was especially useful). The location is central, an easy 5 minute walk across the ponte vecchio towards the major attractions. The neighborhood south of the river was fantastic, far less touristy. We would come back here in an instant!