Leonardo was a communicative and friendly host. Upon entering the building I noticed a strong smell ( almost like sewer?) I know it was clean so not the issue, just common in Florence in older buildings. Be ready for stairs (4 flights)? We we happy for the stairs to work off the pastry! The place was cozy and nice. No real common area to hang and watch tv ( tv in kitchen) I forgot to mention this to Leonardo, but he gave us one set keys. The electricity has to be turned off and on with a key on the set everytime u leave. I had to shut the electric off ( or the key wouldn't come out) so if one of us wanted to run to a store ... the buzzer didn't work as far as I could tell. Just a pain. The laundry was right next store to do your own. Don't get it done for u, very expensive. Great location. Near the huge Mercato and duomo. We could walk everywhere. Boboli gardens quite far away, we took taxis which were fine. The loft area is low and small so best for petite people. My teenage girls did fine there. Smaller place than I thought but overall very nice. Def for family and not perhaps 2 couples as there is only one bathroom on the main floor. There is a pretty tub on the second floor loft area. I would stay again.