We really enjoyed our stay. The location is basically perfect: you're close to everything but it's still quiet so you can open the windows. It's in a less touristy section of the city (we've heard it called the "Brooklyn of Florence"), but there are shops and restaurants nearby and it's super close to the Ponte Vecchio to take you into the heart of Florence and all the major tourist attractions. Inside the apartment is modern and appears newly redone. We didn't use the kitchen much; there was an odd smell from the refrigerator and the coffee pot didn't work with the stovetop. But there is a washing machine, well-functioning AC, elevator in the building,