Maurizio was very nice from the beginning to the end. He sent us directions to his home when we arrived at the train station in Flourence. As soon as we arrived he welcomed us with some fresh fruit and cold water, which was very much needed after a long journey to Flourence! As we sat in his beautiful garden, he then gave us a map and explained all of the nearest monuments and the history behind them. He later offered to drive us around and gave us a ride across town to see the monuments and the beautiful view of the city from the hilltops. He fixed us breakfast and coffee each morning and was extremely accommodating. His home was beautiful and convenient, with WiFi and lots of outlets in the room for electronic devices. The beds were comfortable and the temperature was perfect. His home was also conveniently located right next to the bus stop that travels to and from the train station. He offered to give us a ride to the station but we had already bought bus passes. We were so pleased with our stay, we wrote him a thank you note and left him some chocolates. We also noticed many others had done the same. Overall, I definitely recommend Maurizio and if I return to Flourence soon, I will definitely stay there again:)