We spent a week in Florence in May, 2013. Paolo is an extremely gracious host....he even left us an assortment of groceries to enjoy. The apartment is spacious yet cozy and comes with everything you could possibly need. It is within easy walking distance to all the tourist spots and a 20 minute walk from the train station. Having laundry onsite is a big plus. You will find a grocery store nearby and an excellent restaurant a few doors down. Why stay in a boring hotel when you can enjoy something special.