Mauro's father was at the apartment to greet my friends and I. It was a warm welcome with a bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine waiting for us. The apartment is perfect, equipped with everything you might need for a long or short stay in Florence. Only about 10-15 minutes from the old town for sight seeing, but in a quiet area with minimal tourists. There was a delicious restaurant nearby, and plenty of guidebooks and maps for us at the apartment to discover news things (as well as Italian language books, always helpful) Overall a superb experience. I recommend HIGHLY.