Michele was an excellent host for our short stay in Florence and although he couldn't welcome us in person, he made sure someone was there to meet us and that everything required was arranged and communicated prior to our arrival, including some really thoughtful information and tips for the city. The apartment itself was beautiful and we really got a sense of Michele's personality through the furnishings, we loved the split level style and having a balcony to get the morning sun onto was really peaceful. Location wise we never felt far from what we wanted to see in Florence but enjoyed the fact that it felt quite peaceful despite being near the centre. The only struggle we had was getting our big suitcase up and down the stairs to the apartment but maybe a lesson learnt for not packing so much! We were able to meet Michele when checking out and he was very warm and kind, allowing us to leave our luggage in the building whilst we enjoyed our last few hours of Florence. Overall we would not hesitate to recommend both Michele as a host and his apartment for a perfect base for exploring Florence. Thank you Michele!