This apartment could not be in a more ideal location of beautiful Florence. It is close to and in walking distance to almost any historical site, museum, piazza, palazzo , and shopping. We stayed for one month and it was ideal for us. There are about 35 steps up to the apartment. There is also a most delicious and friendly restaurant next door called The Rooster as well as a fine dining one across the street. We visited both on a few occasions and loved both. The people in the Rooster helped us a few times to reserve taxis and just general information about Italian life. The apartment itself is very minimalistic but very comfortable. We made good use of the washing machine and the patio off of the bedroom. The kitchen is indeed very tiny but still provides the ability to make your own meals if you so choose to. The only negative I can see is that no extra amenities were provided ( other than the initial welcome things) such as cleaning products for long stays, garbage bags, dish soap, dish cloths and tea towels, we had to go out and buy these. However, I would stay here again in a heartbeat!