Michele's apartment is amazing! It's so big and we were a bit sorry we had packed our time in Florence with so much sightseeing that we couldn't have some chill-out time in the place. It's a quirky, unique place that has a huge living room and an outside patio two generous bedrooms and a perfectly adequate kitchen. There is only one bathroom and this may put a larger group off. Were were three people and it was fine but there are beds for five and that might be awkward for some visitors.
The apartment is on the south bank of the Arno a little way west of the central area which meant a 15 minute walk or a bus ride to the main sites. For us this meant we were away from the worst of the tourist crowds and close to some of the most authentic trattorias in the city. The apartment is very quiet at night.
We didn't actually meet Michele but dealt instead with Rosita, her assistant, who was very helpful and let us know about transport, eateries and so on. And, if you ask her nicely, she might tell you where to find the best gelati in Florence!