We are a (Dutch) family with two girls (9 and 12) and we spend 5 perfect days and night in the apartment. Looking at the other reviews, I can only conclude that they are true and fully correct. Frist of all, the beds: PERFECT. Spacious and comfortable. Not only the master bedroom but also the second room where the kids were sleeping. The apartment is clean, spacious and in perfect conditions. Just look at the pictures, what you see is what you get. And maybe the best part is the neighborhood! Full of history (don't forget to take a look inside the Saint Ambrogious church on the square: it's one of the oldest in town) and a lively environment. I think that’s what we liked most. Being within walking distance from all the monuments and museums (even Sa M Novella train station is 20 min walk) but far away from the crowds and and tour guides with groups of 30-40 people. In the direct neighborhood of the apartment you see young Italian people drinking a glass of wine, young kids eating ice Cream and local people doing their day to day shopping at the food market (or in the Carrefour Express that is located are around 150 mtr). And there are many nice places to eat in the street around the apartment. Some of our favorites for lunch or diner: Aquacotta (family run Tuscan style restaurant), Cesarino, bar pasticceria La Loggia (for breakfast), il Pizzaiuolo (almost next door) and Natalino. And in the city center, pick up a sandwich at il due Fratellini (best in town, very friendly, fresh and great variety in sandwiches). And don’t forget the famous Tripperia (Sergio Pollini Lampredotto) in the Via de Macci: you should try it at least once! The last tip: book your tickets for museums in advance on the internet if you want to visit one. We did, easy and fast. Otherwise you might and up in a cue of two hours waiting. Just be careful you book on the official sight in order not to pay to much! Some time left, do a day trip by train to Pisa (1 hour) or visit Bologna (35 minutes by high speed train, beautiful city, hardly any tourist). Again, train tickets can be booked on the internet. The last positive words are for Dave and Laura. Very friendly, good and clear communication, quick responses and helpful and flexible with check-in and check out.
Enjoy your stay in Florence. In this apartment, you make a very good start!