Giuseppe Vallario's apartment is a gem. First, the location is on a street that is a bit lower-density than those within the historic city boundaries; yet it is only two streets beyond that former boundary. It is about five minutes from the Firenze Campo di Marte railroad station which serves many, if not all, common destinations from Florence. It is about ten minutes to the Duomo, a bit less to Santa Croce, a bit more to the Uffizi. Second, the lodgings are exceptionally clean and neat, and well supplied with 1) fully adequate bedroom space for a single person; 2) an immaculate marble bathroom; 3) a fully equipped kitchen for cooking; 4) access to a computer for email; 5) excellent security for the building and for the individual apartment.

And Giuseppe Vallario is another gem. He is wonderfully familiar with his home city, and very generous in sharing that knowledge with history, suggestions, directions - whatever. Beyond this, he is also a witty guy, a great conversationalist, and a terrific host.