Mauro is an excellent host and makes you feel both warmly welcome to his place as well as the city of Florence. The apartment is a 15 minute walk from the main train station and just enough out of the main city centre to not feel touristy. It is still close enough to the centre to be most convenient. Mauro gives excellent advice about experiencing the beauty of Florence and you will have plenty ideas of how to spend your time in this great city. The apartment is spacious and tastefully decorated and the area very safe.