I loved my stay in Florence at Mauro's B&B. The 3 rooms and common rooms are beautifully renovated with high ceilings and slate floors. All the contemporary conveniences are new, including your own bath and a kitchen -- with a clothes washer. But Mauro has furnished them with beautiful Italian antiques. Each room holds furniture from one Grandmother ("Nonni"). This room's furniture is actually from a Great-Grandmother. The location is outside of the tourist center. I loved this part. It was nice to be in a "real" Florence neighborhood and sleeping is quiet and peaceful. Mauro is Fantastic. He gives you your privacy, but is right there if you need him. (He lives on a different floor in the building.) His advice on what to do and see helped make my trip extra-special. My next trip to Florence--all my trips to Florence-- I hope to stay here. Five Stars!