This apartment (particularly the balcony!) was one of the highlights of our trip. The location couldn't be better - it is simple and quick to reach all of the main destinations in Florence. The apartment itself is lovely and spacious - more than enough room for two people. It was quiet at night and everything functioned perfectly. We never cooked an entire meal in the kitchen, but you certainly have the ability to do so. The x-factor here is the glorious balcony... we spent every moment we could out there! Wonderful place to sip a cappuccino and watch the city wake up, then enjoy a glass of wine and listen to the church bells in the evening. We just loved it. Guido was an excellent host - very responsive but unobtrusive. Everything went perfectly smoothly! A few other reviewers mentioned the stairs - there are 4-5 flights of steep stairs on the way up to the apartment, and it is decidedly not accessible to people with disabilities. That being said, we found the steps to be a great way to burn off some of the gelato!