Walter is a great host. He speaks perfect English, which is really useful for someone like me that does not speak a lick of Italian. Walter met me at the exact time we had agreed upon. He had a map of the city prepared for me and gave me a few recommendations for things to see in his neighborhood and for Florence in general. I really like the location of Walter's apartment. It is on the other side of the river so it is a bit less touristy, but it is still very proximate. For instance, it only took me 15 minutes or so to walk to from S.M. Novella. It takes probably 8 minutes or less to get to the other side of the river by foot. Plus, there are a few really great things on the south side of the river, like Palazzo Pitti and San Miniato al Monte.