We weren't met by Maurizio on arrival, but he did a great job at keeping contact with us and even arranged our check in earlier on the day of arrival which was really lovely of him! As for his loft apartment, the unique format was perfectly suited for my boyfriend and I. We loved every minute here and all the quirky touches around the place. There is even a bookshelf with guides around the city. It was a very warm and inviting place, as was the area with its rustic feel and local residents, nearly all Italian. There is a huge supermarket nearby and a restaurant within seconds of the place. Public transport was also easy to take to get into the central of Florence or the other side of the river, however we also loved to explore on foot and the walk to the central stazione is nearby. A beautiful place in a beautiful city!