What a great apartment! Gianpaolo's flat was perfectly located - removed from the touristy areas but close enough to walk to all the sites with ease. My advice for a great experience in Florence: shop around for some fresh cheese, salami, fruit, and veggies, grab a bottle of wine, and relax in his lovely garden. What better way to eat like a local and enjoy the many offerings of the nearby artisinal shops or the central market. Also a great way to save some cash for the countless museums you can walk to.
Gianpaolo was friendly and helpful. He must be a little Type-A, because the apartment was immaculate, he provided maps in English and Italian, and had a basket of fresh fruit and marmalade waiting for us. It's the little things like this that go a long way to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. I told my girlfriend that he raised the bar for my future AirBnB ratings.