Maurizio is like an Italian papa, in turns caring, concerned, watchful, stern. He's a great cook, loves his opera and his cigars in the garden. His place, a good walk or a bus ride outside of central Florence, has a beautiful garden and is an oasis from the noise and crowds of central Florence. The bedrooms are full of beautiful family antiques and it's truly a 'room with a view'. The bed is very firm (too firm for me but I know some really like a firm bed).