this was one of the most beautiful places on earth to stay at, and mauro was a superb host!! he spent a lot of time with me and my daughter to explain everything about his beautiful city, florence. he went out of his way to find a dentist open on saturday when we needed one. i can't rave enough about his place itself. it is in an older great building, centrally located, but totally modernized recently. you will love mauro and staying at his perfect place...i miss it already.