Mauro was away the day I checked in, but his friend Frederico met me at the apartment, let me in and showed me a number of Florence highlights on the map he gave me. The apartment is fantastic - more like a five star hotel. New bathroom and appliances. Nice window in the bedroom and great little kitchen where you can cook and do your washing. Air con and a big TV also. Fantastic value for money and only a 10-15 min walk out of the main part of Florence along a big, safe main road.