Martina was a great host! This is a wonderful apartment with a fabulous rooftop deck with a stunning view looking up to the Duomo. Beautiful day and night. Quick walk to Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, cafes, restaurants, and non-touristy shops, including Coin department store a block away.
Things to note/keep in mind:
Overnight parking just a few blocks away (Garage di Bargello) with reasonable prices and take-out-and-return with 60 min. notice.
Great coffee and pastry right across the street (Shake Cafe for takeaway coffees in larger sizes and Chiaroscuro for delightful pastries);
Small CarreFour supermarket just around the corner with yummy tarallini and acqua frizzante and any incidentals.
Steps: To get the awesome rooftop view you must walk up the 3 floors. Was not a problem and a good excuse to eat more gelato and prosciutto.
Sounds of the city: You are in a delightfully vibrant medieval city, so be prepared for street performers (accordion and the occasional singers), revelers on Friday and Saturday nights, and the glorious bells from the surrounding churches.
Via dei Neri: Pizza Napoli has great take-out pizza if you want to eat earlier than 7:30. All'antico Vinaio for panini (expect a 15-minute line out the door at both locations across the street from each other). Gelateria dei Neri further down: YUMMM and cannoli!
City Tax: Euro 2.50/person over 12. Paid in cash to host.