Just got back from an 8 night stay in this apartment. It is exactly as it appears in this photo. The air conditioning, washer, all kitchen appliances work well. The water gets really hot and lasts forever. The location , Santa Croce, is perfectly situated to Ponte Vecchio and Florence Center. Maps are interesting because they can sort of distort distances. So, whatever it may appear on the map, know that it is a three minute walk to Uffizi, about 5 to Ponte Vecchio, and so on.

Guido is a genuinely kind man and totally responsive. I even called him twice to replace a light bulb and he was there in a flash. You get the impression that he is genuinely glad to have you as his guest. He even called the taxi for me when I needed to return to Florence airport.

Lots of places to eat right outside the door and at all price points. In fact, there is a proper grocery store right around the corner and the prices are beyond reasonable. The Veranda was beautiful and you can hear church bells regularly.

Know that you have to walk up two flights (maybe 3?) of stairs although they have deep "pitches" so it isn't as much as it may sound.

The internet was better than my NYC connection and the tv worked as well (though we were having too much fun to really watch it).