Nicola's space allowed us to feel like we had a beautiful, comfortable home for the 5 nights we were in Florence. It was easy to get from the airport to his place by bus and tram. He was at the apartment waiting for us when we arrived. He graciously showed us the beautiful and nicely appointed apartment, gave us local tips on nearby market places, restaurants, and told us the best places for gelato. The walking tour he provided us was just what we needed to get a sense of the history and beauty of the city. After that, it was an easy walk to all the major sites of the city. We would happily stay at Nicola's place again and encourage others to do the same.