Even though it rained nearly all the time we were in Florence, it was SO nice to come back to Bred's appartment each day :) We didn't meet him as he was away but his mother was absolutely amazing, so incredibly friendly and helpful. The appartment is exactly like the photos, so so cool, it has everything you need, and is really close to everything, it is literally in the centre on the city. The only issue as i think others have mentioned is the noise from the markets in the morning, but its really not so bad, you get used to it :) Definitely would recommend it, definitely would come again.