The host punctually met us at the apartment and she showed us around the apartment. She has also prepared some nearby food recommendations which was a good help. The apartment is very huge and beautiful, has a long corridor separating 2 bedrooms from the other 2 remaining bedrooms. The apartment is very well heated by a number of heaters except for only one of the bedroom and the TV room which does not have heater and was too cold for the weather. Kitchen is however rather small and tight. The host prepared some nice biscotti and sweet wine to welcome us and it was delicious.
Location wise - the apartment is near to all the high end fashion shops which are of course very expensive but worth a browse. It is near many attractions and very close by the Santa Maria Novelle train station and bus stop which is very convenient.
The apartment however is not close by to any supermarket.