Has anyone rented an apartment in Florence before? My gf and I want to do this, however we are unsure where to start. Anyone have some good experiences? Bad experiences? I would like to know who to actually trust in renting.
I stayed here a few years ago at the Domus apartment: http://www.residenzailcarmine.com/e_5.htm Very roomy and a nice walk to the tourist attractions and train stations.
You might also want to check out vrbo.com.
I just checked the apartment listing on Cross-Pollinate.com and there are 49 in Florence. Go to the website and type in your requirements for florence and you can view photos, reviews and descriptions. I have stayed in a number of their apartments and B&B's and have been very pleased with them. The owners of C-P own the Beehive hostel in Rome. They are very responsive to questions. An American couple who have lived in Rome for years.
Hope that's enough to get you started. Buon viaggio!