When we arrived, Maurizio was waiting at his door to greet us. He also prepared a welcome fruit platter for us. The house is beautiful and full of history. Maurizio told us many interesting stories about Florence during breakfasts, and showed us where to buy bus tickets for our first bus ride. The location is close to Florence attractions but away from the crowded touristy area. We have taken bus 1, 21, and 13 from here. They are very convenient to travel around. After a long day visiting museums and sightseeing, we were very happy to come back to Maurizio's home. The room is very clean and the recently renovated bathrooms are very cool. The neighborhood is super safe and quiet, and the restaurants near by are authentically delicious and so much more affordable than the downtown tourist traps. His rose and herb garden is also perfect to read or daydream.