We had a lovely 9 night stay at “Gemma apartment” in Firenze. The apartment is located on “the other side of the river” near Ponte Vecchio, making it a quiet environment but still within easy access to all major attractions. The property manager has excellent communication skills, responding promptly to enquires.
We self catered some of our meals in the small but functional kitchen; aided by the supermarket very close by. The apartment also has a washing machine - very useful after a few weeks of living out of a suitcase!
From the apartment it was an easy stroll to the Duomo, David, and the Michelangelo Piazzale with its fabulous views of the city. We also enjoyed exploring Mercato Centrale (a 25 minute walk).
If you are looking for a comfortable base, away from the noise of the city centre, we would definitely recommend this apartment.