We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Mario's apartment!
Mario and Anna are wonderful hosts. Mario had given very precise instructions on reaching the apartment. Moreover, he came to receive us at the train station and travelled with us back from Firenze SMN to Firenze Castello. His instructions related to train timings, utilities within the house, eateries around the place were all meticulously documented so that we had absolutely no issues with anything. We were pleasantly surprised to find a sumptuous apply pie baked for us by Ann!
The apartment is about 50 m from the Firenze Castello train station. Trains depart to Firenze SMN station every hour.. so you need to be particular about not missing a train. The train journey itself is only about 9 minutes. So, Mario's apartment is good value for money considering how easily it takes you into the heart of Florence city. Also, the apartment is on the ground floor..so no issues with the luggage. There is a LIDL supermarket about 100 m from the apartment. We stocked up on food and snacks from here...Overall, the apartment is very clean, comfortable and everything works!
Mario was very kind to give us a hand phone with all required numbers punched in. He would regularly check with us if we needed anything. On the last day, he took us to a coffee bar and treated our family to coffee and snacks and then walked us back through the beautiful neighbourhood.
We would highly recommend Mario's apartment for your stay in Firenze!!