As a host, Gherardo was just fantastic. He was there to meet us when we arrived, helped us with directions around Florence, and made sure we knew where everything was in the apartment. The apartment itself is beautiful, more spacious than we anticipated, and outfitted with all the modern amenities we needed, including a washer. Gherardo also left us a bottle of wine, some fruit and nuts to snack on. The location is very convenient and quiet, just down the street from the Duomo. We would recommend Gherardo's apartment in an instant.