Michele is an excellent host, I can't say enough good things. He met us in person for check in and even helped carry our luggage up the stairs, which I was so grateful for as I know it was really heavy and that was so kind of him to do that. He has an entire guidebook in the apartment that he made for his guests outlining the best local restaurants, wine bars, grocery stores, number to call a taxi, etc. and even included maps to these places. He was also nice enough to call and reserve a taxi for us for the day we were checking out. The apartment is beautiful and so unique, I loved it! And the view out the balcony is wonderful as well. We loved the area the apartment is in. There weren't many tourists and it was nice and quiet, although still a five minute walk to the Duomo and other sights to see. There was a really cool bohemian style cocktail bar right down the street that we went to one night, I can't remember the name but that was also a unique and fun place to go for a drink. The restaurants he recommended were really amazing! He recommended a restaurant inside the local supermarket and it was some of the best food we had during our whole trip in Italy. I would say thanks to his recommendations, we got some of the best food out of all the cities we went to (which is saying a lot when you are in Italy). The apartment is spacious, clean, beautiful, and we loved the neighborhood. The first night we were there a storm was coming in, and we were able to go have a glass of wine right next to the Duomo. It was amazing to see the lightning in the sky next to the Duomo, and luckily we were so close we could walk back to the apartment before it started raining. Amazing place to stay, and an amazing host! Wish we had more time in Florence but hopefully we can make it there again. If we do, this is definitely where I would stay!