Staying at Francesco's place was more than I expected. As a solo traveler, safety was #1 for me. Great location about 15 min by foot from the train station and 20 min by foot to city center. I walked all over Florence easily. From the moment I arrived, Francesco was very accommodating and met me at the apartment, even though there was a lock box. He provided a map of the city and was very helpful with any questions I had and replied instantly. The area was in quiet neighborhood, with a market directly across the street! Very convenient. I stayed for 3 nights and felt right at home! Super clean and had everything I needed to enjoy my stay. I recommend for solo travelers as well. The hallway is dark, but look out for the light switches in the hallway to keep the hall lit up.
Thank you again! I had a lovely stay.