The best part of this apartment is the location. We found it to be reasonably convenient to stores, restaurants, and some sights, though others were a much further walk on the other side of the river. The description is accurate; it is a pretty long walk up the stairs when carrying your suitcases (typical of the older buildings). Otherwise, it was manageable. It is large for a city apartment, which was nice for our family of six.The furnishings were dated (old and worn out). I'd say it was like renting an apartment where your old Italian grandfather used to live. There was charm to it, and it wasn't negative, but understand what you are renting. The AC worked great, but the hot water was intermittent for even the first shower. After renting a few other apartments in Italy, it was nice to have the ability to check in with a door code. That is a big plus - you didn't have to time your arrival to meet anyone. One last piece of advice if you are driving to Florence and need to park a car. Heed the advice of the property manager. We tried to book a parking spot nearby about two weeks in advance for early June, and the two nearby garages were already sold out. Ultimately, we found a garage with availability, but it was about a 20-minute walk, schlepping our suitcases through the streets. Book your parking spot early - they advised me in the email they sent shortly after booking the property, but I didn't see the note until it was too late.