We stayed four nights in Francesco’s place and loved our stay! The studio was nicely decorated, the furnishings (including bed) were very comfortable, and the kitchen, which we used every day, was well-stocked with things we needed for cooking. The entire space was exceptionally clean. The location is in a really nice area, and we very much enjoyed walking the streets and going into the shops, especially the small ones where locals design and sell their hand-made items. Laundromat is next door, pharmacy, restaurants, bars, places to purchase food, etc. are all close by. If you are in Florence with a rental car, as we were, there are a couple of fairly close parking garages and the rate is around $30 per night. (As we discovered, traveling by the train system is best.) Just down the street there is an American Bar, which was a bit un-expected. We stopped in twice and the second time decided to order one of their gourmet hamburgers (we’ve had a lot of incredible pizza). It was delicious and well worth the price. Owned by very nice young couple —husband is Italian. All in all, great stay!!