My eleven year old daughter and I spent five nights in Florence. Gianpaolo was a great host. He greeted us and told us where to find local restaurants and shops. He left us ample breakfast things, as well as a bowl of fresh fruit, home made jam and oil and vinegar. We needed to contact him a couple of times- once because we hadn't worked out how to use the key and once because we needed an adapter to charge a phone (the sockets have three prongs in a row). Both times he sorted us out without any bother. The flat is lovely with lots of character and a very comfortable bed. We really appreciated the garden. It was quiet because it was set back from the road and a lovely space to sit and have meals. The smell of the flowers was wonderful. Make sure you take insect repellent because we got bitten! The neighbourhood is very authentic. It was nice to be away from the bustle of the tourists, but was only about a 15 or 20 minute walk from the Duomo. Piazza di Santo Spirito is very close and has lots of atmosphere. We would recommend Gianpaolo's place.